Commercial Counsel at OpenAI

San Francisco, California, United States

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Not SpecifiedCompensation

Senior (5 to 8 years)Experience Level

Full TimeJob Type

UnknownVisa

Artificial Intelligence, TechnologyIndustries

Requirements

7+ years of experience across in-house and technology-focused law firm roles
Strong background in drafting and negotiating complex commercial contracts
Comfortable operating in an entrepreneurial environment, proactive and independent
Communicate with clarity and business judgment, tailoring advice to enable responsible growth
Build cross-functional relationships and adapt communication styles to diverse audiences
Strong sense of ownership, intellectual curiosity, and enthusiasm for technology
Sound judgment in ambiguous or fast-changing situations

Responsibilities

Serve as the legal partner for OpenAI’s business transactions, partnerships, and operations
Provide practical, business-oriented legal advice to teams including Sales, Partnerships, Finance, Procurement, and Operations
Identify and address commercial, product, regulatory, privacy, and other legal issues arising from commercial transactions
Develop strategies and processes for handling legal issues in creative and scalable ways that support growth
Monitor and advise on regulatory and compliance matters affecting AI and technology
Collaborate with colleagues across OpenAI’s global legal team to ensure alignment across jurisdictions

Skills

Commercial Contracts

Contract Negotiation

Contract Drafting

Regulatory Compliance

Privacy Law

Technology Transactions

Partnership Agreements

Procurement Contracts

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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