Head of Legal at Etched.ai

Cupertino, California, United States

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Not SpecifiedCompensation

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

Full TimeJob Type

YesVisa

Artificial Intelligence, Semiconductors, TechnologyIndustries

Requirements

5-10 years of legal experience, combining big law and in-house technology experience
Deep expertise in commercial negotiations and contract drafting
Track record of independently managing complex legal operations and taking ownership over key projects and initiatives
Strong business judgment and ability to make independent decisions
Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to explain complex legal concepts to non-legal stakeholders
Strong business acumen with the ability to balance legal risk and commercial objectives
Juris Doctor (JD) degree from an accredited law school and admission to practice law in the relevant jurisdiction (California bar preferred)
Detailed understanding of key contractual concepts and risk areas in AI hardware, including but not limited to limitation of liability, indemnification, semiconductor IP rights, manufacturing agreements, hardware warranties, performance specifications, supply chain requirements, commercial licensing, test/validation frameworks, and revenue recognition. (Strong candidates)
Working directly with engineering teams on technical contracts. (Strong candidates)
Deep understanding of AI, hardware, and/or semiconductors. (Strong candidates)

Responsibilities

Lead all legal operations as the company develops next-generation AI hardware
Own commercial agreements
Structure legal processes
Serve as a key strategic partner to the executive team
Build and scale the legal function, developing immediate infrastructure and long-term strategic vision
Advise on a broad range of legal matters including commercial agreements, corporate governance, intellectual property, and employment law
Design and negotiate complex commercial contracts including supplier agreements, customer deals, and IP licensing
Work closely with the finance, sales, and operations teams to structure deals, transactions, and relationships with customers and vendors
Build efficient legal processes and systems to support rapid company growth
Support employment matters including visa sponsorship, compensation, and general employment law compliance
Lead equity compensation programs and support corporate governance matters
Collaborate with external counsel on specialized technical matters
Structure compliance frameworks across the organization
Provide strategic counsel to executive team on matters such as risk management and legal strategy

Skills

Key technologies and capabilities for this role

Commercial AgreementsCorporate GovernanceIntellectual PropertyEmployment LawContract NegotiationIP LicensingEquity CompensationVisa SponsorshipCompliance FrameworksRisk Management

Questions & Answers

Common questions about this position

What is the salary for the Head of Legal position?

This information is not specified in the job description.

Is this a remote, hybrid, or in-office role?

This is a hybrid position.

What are the key requirements for this role?

Candidates need 5-10 years of legal experience combining big law and in-house technology, deep expertise in commercial negotiations and contract drafting, a track record of managing complex legal operations, strong business judgment, exceptional communication skills, business acumen, a JD degree, and admission to practice law (California bar preferred).

What does the company culture or work environment look like?

This information is not specified in the job description.

What makes a strong candidate for the Head of Legal role?

Strong candidates have a detailed understanding of key contractual concepts and risk areas in AI hardware, such as limitation of liability, indemnification, semiconductor IP rights, manufacturing agreements, hardware warranties, performance specifications, and supply chain requirements.

Etched.ai

Develops servers for transformer inference

About Etched.ai

The company specializes in developing powerful servers for transformer inference, utilizing transformer architecture integrated into their chips to achieve highly efficient and advanced technology. The main technologies used in the product are transformer architecture and advanced chip integration.

Cupertino, CA, USAHeadquarters

2022Year Founded

$5.4MTotal Funding

SEEDCompany Stage

HardwareIndustries

11-50Employees