Hybrid Counsel, Product – Research

at OpenAI

• Job title: Counsel, Product – Research
• Job type: Full Time
• Experience level: Mid level, Senior
• Salary: $248,000 - $275,000 per year
• Degree requirement: Professional Certificate
• Location requirements: Hybrid, San Francisco, United States

About the role

• AI Product Counsel focusing on research at OpenAI, handling legal initiatives related to advanced AI models and technologies.

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.

Requirements

• Have a JD and license or qualification to practice in CA.
• Have 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.
• 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.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance for you and your family, with employer contributions to Health Savings Accounts
• Pre-tax accounts for Health FSA, Dependent Care FSA, and commuter expenses (parking and transit)
• 401(k) retirement plan with employer match
• Paid parental leave (up to 24 weeks for birth parents and 20 weeks for non-birthing parents), plus paid medical and caregiver leave (up to 8 weeks)
• Paid time off: flexible PTO for exempt employees and up to 15 days annually for non-exempt employees
• 13+ paid company holidays, and multiple paid coordinated company office closures throughout the year for focus and recharge, plus paid sick or safe time (1 hour per 30 hours worked, or more, as required by applicable state or local law)
• Mental health and wellness support
• Employer-paid basic life and disability coverage
• Annual learning and development stipend to fuel your professional growth
• Daily meals in our offices, and meal delivery credits as eligible
• Relocation support for eligible employees
• Additional taxable fringe benefits, such as charitable donation matching and wellness stipends, may also be provided.