About the RoleBe an early, foundational member of DensityAI's legal team - the commercial and technology counsel who structures and closes the deals that power our AI-accelerator business. As a member of the Commercial Legal Team, you will work closely with our Supply Chain and Procurement Leadership and be responsible for drafting and negotiating 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.
What You'll Do- Lead complex commercial and technology transactions - component supply, product development and manufacturing services, technology/software licensing
- Take ownership of key strategic part of 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 (ECCN/EAR) and other regulatory matters
- 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
What We're Looking For- JD and active membership in good standing of at least one U.S. state bar (CA preferred).
- 8-12+ years of commercial/technology transactional experience, in-house and/or at a top law firm
- Expertise in hardware component supply agreements, technology development and software licensing, strategic partnerships, and complex commercial deals;
- Direct experience in the semiconductor industry, ideally with semiconductor tools and IP vendors, supply chain, foundry, OSAT, or contract-manufacturing transactions
- Strong technical fluency and technology-transaction ("tech trans") expertise; engineering or science background is a plus
- Working knowledge of export controls, government sourcing, other aspects of regulatory compliance
- A confident, hands-on operator who is comfortable advising senior clients and working independently in a fast-moving startup environment
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.
