Paralegal, Corporate at OpenAI

San Francisco, California, United States

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Not SpecifiedCompensation

Mid-level (3 to 4 years), Senior (5 to 8 years)Experience Level

Full TimeJob Type

UnknownVisa

Artificial Intelligence, TechnologyIndustries

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree
6+ years of corporate paralegal experience with a mix of in-house technology company and major law firm roles
Strong working knowledge of corporate governance, subsidiary management, entity compliance (U.S. and international), KYC/UBO, regulatory filings, corporate record keeping, and secretary’s office functions
Demonstrated ability to independently manage various work streams and time-sensitive projects across multiple jurisdictions
Exceptional drafting, organizational, and communication skills and attention to detail
Proficiency with entity management software (e.g., hCue, Diligent, GEMS)
Ability to work collaboratively with cross-functional partners at all levels of the organization
Strong work ethic, commitment and sense of ownership; enjoy being continually challenged; able to effectively prioritize and adapt in a changing environment

Responsibilities

Support routine and complex corporate governance across OpenAI’s global subsidiaries, including board meetings, officer appointments, annual returns, statutory registers, and other filings and corporate records
Draft, review, and finalize corporate documents, such as board resolutions, certificates, consents, appointment letters, and limited powers of attorney
Evaluate, scope, and form new international subsidiaries
Manage and maintain OpenAI’s global entity management platform
Support global KYC, UBO, and regulatory compliance processes with financial institutions, regulators, and external counsel
Support execution logistics, including signature collection, notarization, and legalization of documents across multiple jurisdictions
Serve as a corporate paralegal liaison with cross-functional teams (tax, finance, treasury, accounting, regulatory, employment and commercial legal) to support restructurings, capital needs, inter-company agreements, international compliance, and strategic transactions
Identify areas to improve our existing processes with AI, and generally improve leverage across the team
Provide project management and cross-functional coordination for special projects

Skills

Key technologies and capabilities for this role

Corporate GovernanceBoard ResolutionsOfficer AppointmentsAnnual ReturnsStatutory RegistersCorporate FilingsSubsidiary FormationEntity ManagementKYCUBORegulatory ComplianceDocument DraftingNotarizationLegalizationMulti-Jurisdictional Compliance

Questions & Answers

Common questions about this position

What is the salary for this Paralegal position?

The salary is $145K.

Is this role remote or hybrid, and where is it based?

This role is based in San Francisco, CA and uses a hybrid work model of 3 days in the office per week.

What skills and experience are required for this role?

Candidates need 6+ years of corporate paralegal experience with in-house tech and law firm roles, strong knowledge of corporate governance and subsidiary management across U.S. and international entities, proficiency with entity management software like hCue or Diligent, and exceptional drafting, organizational, and communication skills.

What is the team like at OpenAI's Legal department?

OpenAI’s Legal team is small and cohesive, supporting a rapidly growing organization in a fast-paced, collaborative environment, with professionals from diverse fields tackling innovative legal issues in AI.

What makes a strong candidate for this Paralegal role?

A strong candidate has a Bachelor’s degree, proven experience independently managing multi-jurisdictional corporate work, demonstrated judgment, and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment while collaborating cross-functionally.

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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