Product Counsel
Product Counsel advises xAI's product and engineering teams on AI, privacy, content regulation, copyright, advertising, and consumer protection issues. Requires JD, 5+ years legal experience in relevant areas, strong communication skills, and ability to provide practical advice in a fast-paced environment.
About the job
Responsibilities
- Provide legal advice to xAI’s product group and engineering teams focusing on AI, personalization, interests, creators, ads, and international expansion. The product groups build AI models as well as features and products that increase engagement by connecting users with more of the content they want to see.
- Work alongside engineering teams as they build new and innovative products for xAI.
- Partner with other leaders on the Legal and Public Policy teams, exhibiting a deep understanding of how xAI products work and how their evolution is influenced by global laws.
- Help build scalable and effective processes for providing legal input to clients on strategic product initiatives.
- Work collaboratively across multiple functions, including Legal, Engineering, Safety, Policy, and Business Development.
- Stay up-to-date on relevant U.S. and international laws and regulations, especially those related to AI, privacy, intellectual property, content regulation, consumer protection, and advertising, among others.
Required Qualifications
- 5+ years of legal experience preferred in areas covering AI, privacy, consumer protection, and content regulation law (some combination thereof).
- Exceptional communication skills and the ability to explain complex ideas in a succinct and impactful manner.
- JD degree and bar admission or equivalent and in good standing to practice law in your relevant jurisdiction.
Preferred Qualifications
- Regulatory and in-house experience preferred but not required.
- Solution-oriented, customer service, and growth mindset - welcome diverse perspectives and engage problems with curiosity.
- Ability to integrate into cross-functional teams with a cooperative and participatory approach.
- Experience as an in-house adviser for consumer platforms in the social media sector, dealing with issues related to personalization and data protection.
Compensation & Benefits
Annual salary range: $200,000 - $230,000 USD. Base salary is just one part of our total rewards package at xAI, which also includes equity, comprehensive medical, vision, and dental coverage, access to a 401(k) retirement plan, short & long-term disability insurance, life insurance, and various other discounts and perks.
Skills
Ai Law, Privacy Law, Data Protection, Content Regulation, Copyright, Consumer Protection, Advertising Law, Intellectual Property, Regulatory Compliance, In-House Counsel
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