Associate General Counsel, Commercial – Infrastructure at OpenAI

San Francisco, California, United States

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$400,000 – $400,000Compensation

Senior (5 to 8 years), Expert & Leadership (9+ years)Experience Level

Full TimeJob Type

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Artificial Intelligence, Technology, InfrastructureIndustries

Requirements

10+ years of legal experience, with substantial focus on technology transactions and commercial contracting
A mix of in-house and top-tier law firm experience
Expertise negotiating agreements in the infrastructure domain
Familiarity with global supply chains, infrastructure projects for both buying and building, and manufacturing transactions
Demonstrated ability to operate with autonomy and sound judgment in highly technical and fast-moving environments
Exceptional communication skills, with an ability to distill complexity into actionable, business-aligned guidance
Experience advising on cross-border deals and global regulatory frameworks
Prior experience with infrastructure, supply agreements, joint ventures, or other complex commercial deals in hardware industries is a strong plus

Responsibilities

Own commercial legal strategy and risk management for OpenAI’s infrastructure transactions
Draft, negotiate, and advise on complex agreements with infrastructure suppliers, manufacturers, distributors, and technology partners
Support strategic partnerships involving AI infrastructure and hardware supply chains
Develop frameworks for procurement, licensing, and collaboration across the infrastructure ecosystem
Partner with finance and operations teams to align contract terms with business and compliance requirements
Collaborate with policy and regulatory colleagues on issues impacting global supply chains, export controls, and manufacturing
Build scalable, efficient contracting processes that support OpenAI’s infrastructure development at speed while managing risk

Skills

Commercial Contracts

Negotiation

Infrastructure Transactions

Procurement

Supply Chain Agreements

Strategic Partnerships

Export Controls

Risk Management

Contract Drafting

Technology Licensing

AI Infrastructure

Hardware Supply Chains

OpenAI

Develops safe and beneficial AI technologies

About OpenAI

OpenAI develops and deploys artificial intelligence technologies aimed at benefiting humanity. The company creates advanced AI models capable of performing various tasks, such as automating processes and enhancing creativity. OpenAI's products, like Sora, allow users to generate videos from text descriptions, showcasing the versatility of its AI applications. Unlike many competitors, OpenAI operates under a capped profit model, which limits the profits it can make and ensures that excess earnings are redistributed to maximize the social benefits of AI. This commitment to safety and ethical considerations is central to its mission of ensuring that artificial general intelligence (AGI) serves all of humanity.

San Francisco, CaliforniaHeadquarters

2015Year Founded

$18,433.2MTotal Funding

LATE_VCCompany Stage

AI & Machine LearningIndustries

1,001-5,000Employees

Benefits

Health insurance

Dental and vision insurance

Flexible spending account for healthcare and dependent care

Mental healthcare service

Fertility treatment coverage

401(k) with generous matching

20-week paid parental leave

Life insurance (complimentary)

AD&D insurance (complimentary)

Short-term/long-term disability insurance (complimentary)

Optional buy-up life insurance

Flexible work hours and unlimited paid time off (we encourage 4+ weeks per year)

Annual learning & development stipend

Regular team happy hours and outings

Daily catered lunch and dinner

Travel to domestic conferences

Risks

Elon Musk's legal battle may pose financial and reputational challenges for OpenAI.

Customizable ChatGPT personas could lead to privacy and ethical concerns.

Competitors like Anthropic raising capital may intensify market competition.

Differentiation

OpenAI's capped profit model prioritizes ethical AI development over unlimited profit.

OpenAI's AI models, like Sora, offer unique video creation from text descriptions.

OpenAI's focus on AGI aims to create AI systems smarter than humans.

Upsides

OpenAI's $6.6 billion funding boosts its AI research and computational capacity.

Customizable ChatGPT personas enhance user engagement and satisfaction.

OpenAI's 'Operator' AI agent could revolutionize workforce automation by 2025.

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