ABOUT THE ROLEBe an early, foundational member of DensityAI's legal team - the experienced commercial and technology counsel who structures and closes the deals that power our AI-accelerator business. Reporting to the General Counsel, you'll lead the team that owns complex commercial and technology transactions end-to-end, from technology and software licensing and strategic partnerships to the semiconductor supply-chain, foundry, and contract-manufacturing agreements at the heart of the company. You'll come in with the confidence to operate independently and help build and lead a world-class Commercial/Technology Transactions legal team.
WHAT YOU'LL DO- Lead complex commercial and technology transactions - technology/software licensing, strategic partnerships, business development, and sales & distribution deals
- Own the legal work behind our silicon supply chain - foundry, OSAT, and contract-manufacturing agreements (MSAs, MPAs, NDAs, SOWs, capacity/pricing, NRE/tooling)
- Advise on intellectual-property strategy and technology-transaction structuring (IP licensing, ownership, joint development)
- Guide export-control compliance (EAR/ITAR), other regulatory matters, and data privacy
- Be a practical, trusted partner to business, supply chain, engineering, and GTM - unblocking deals while managing risk
- Build scalable contracting processes, templates, and playbooks as the company grows
- Help grow and lead a Tech Trans legal team over time
WHAT WE'RE LOOKING FOR- JD and active membership in good standing of at least one U.S. state bar (CA preferred)
- 12+ years of commercial experience, in-house and/or at a top law firm
- Deep expertise in technology and software licensing, strategic partnerships, and complex commercial deals
- Strong technical fluency and technology-transaction ("tech trans") expertise; engineering or science background is a plus
- Working knowledge of export controls (EAR/ITAR), regulatory compliance, and data privacy
- A confident, hands-on operator who runs deals independently in a fast-moving startup and brings structure and efficiency
- Direct experience in the semiconductor ideally with semiconductor tools and IP vendors, supply chain, foundry (TSMC), OSAT, or contract-manufacturing transactions
Full compensation packages are based on candidate experience and relevant certifications.
California pay range
$300,000-$325,000 USD
CompensationFinal offers depend on level, location, and skills relevant to the role. Additional compensation: equity grant per company guidelines; medical / dental / vision; 401(k); standard PTO.
Visa SponsorshipDensityAI sponsors qualified candidates for H-1B, O-1, TN, E-3, and other employment-based visas, and we welcome applicants on F-1 OPT and STEM-OPT. Work authorization is required at start; we provide immigration support to secure or transfer status.
Export ControlsAspects of this role may involve access to information subject to U.S. export controls (EAR/ITAR). We may discuss licensing or scope adjustments during the interview.
