8+ years of experience in in-house or technology-focused law firm roles
Strong understanding of legal frameworks related to AI and technology
Ability to build cross-functional relationships and communicate effectively
Demonstrated sound judgment in ambiguous situations
JD and qualification to practice law in California
Responsibilities
Serve as the primary legal counsel for teams developing frontier AI models and products
Identify and mitigate legal risks related to product, regulatory, and privacy issues
Develop innovative strategies for addressing legal challenges in AI
Propose and advocate for AI legal policy positions
Create scalable processes for managing legal risks in product development
Benefits
Hybrid work schedule with three days in the office
Remote work options available
Relocation assistance for new employees
Full Job Description
About the Role
As a member of our AI Product Counsel team, you will help shape how frontier AI moves from research into products used around the world. Working cross-functionally across OpenAI, you will partner closely with product teams developing new models and experiences. Your work may span ChatGPT and Codex, including consumer and workplace offerings and integrated verticals in regulated areas. This is a unique opportunity to tackle novel legal questions and help shape the next generation of AI products.
This role is based in San Francisco or Washington, D.C., where we follow a hybrid schedule of three days in the office per week. Remote candidates will also be considered, and we offer relocation assistance to new employees.
In this role, you will:
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 industry verticals and consumer ChatGPT 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.
You'll thrive in this role if you:
Have 8+ 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.
About OpenAI
OpenAI is an artificial intelligence research laboratory consisting of the for-profit corporation OpenAI LP and its parent company, the non-profit OpenAI Inc. The company was founded in 2015 by a group of technology leaders, including Elon Musk, Sam Altman, Greg Brockman, Ilya Sutskever, and John Schulman. OpenAI's mission is to develop and promote friendly AI for the betterment of humanity. The company has developed a number of cutting-edge AI technologies, including GPT-3, a language processing system that can generate human-like text. OpenAI has received funding from a number of high-profile investors, including LinkedIn co-founder Reid Hoffman and venture capitalist Peter Thiel.
