OpenAI's Legal team needs to address innovative, fundamental legal issues in AI, specifically focusing on legal initiatives related to advanced AI models and technologies, and partnering with researchers and engineers to plan, develop, and align models.
Requirements
- 5+ years of experience with a mix of in-house and technology-focused law firm roles, including significant copyright experience.
- Understand the letter of the law and can approach problems in a practical, principled approach.
- Have a JD and license or qualification to practice in CA.
Responsibilities
- Be the go-to counsel and partner for several research teams focused on AI research and model development.
- Identify and address copyright, regulatory, privacy, and other legal risks and mitigations related to AI model development and deployment.
- Develop strategies for handling legal issues in creative ways and build processes for scaling flexible solutions that address risk.
- Become an expert in AI legal matters and help propose and advance AI legal policy positions.
Other
- 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.
- This role is based in San Francisco, CA.
- We use a hybrid work model of 3 days in the office per week and offer relocation assistance to new employees.
