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Counsel, AI Product
Provides legal counsel to AI product teams on regulatory, copyright, privacy, and commerce risks for advanced models like ChatGPT and agentic systems. Requires 10+ years experience, JD with CA bar, and strong judgment in ambiguous tech scenarios.
248k – 330kSan Francisco, CALegalHybrid10+ YOE
About the role
Responsibilities
- Be the go-to counsel and partner for several teams focused on frontier AI models and products.
- Identify and address product, regulatory, copyright, commerce, privacy, and other legal risks and mitigations, including for agentic, commerce, and multi-modal experiences.
- Develop strategies for handling legal issues in creative ways and build processes for scaling flexible solutions that address risk.
- Serve as an expert in AI legal matters and help propose and advance AI legal policy positions.
Requirements
- 10+ years of experience with a mix of in-house or technology-focused law firm roles.
- Understand the letter of the law and can approach problems in a practical, principled approach.
- Build cross-functional relationships and communication styles that resonate with teams to balance risk-taking with responsible development.
- Have a strong sense of ownership, are inquisitive and enthusiastic about technology, enjoy being continually challenged, and can demonstrate sound judgment in ambiguous situations.
- Have a JD and license or qualification to practice in CA.
Skills
Ai LawRegulatory ComplianceCopyright LawPrivacy LawCommerce LawLegal Risk ManagementCross-Functional CollaborationAi Policy
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