Product Counsel at OpenAI

San Francisco, California, United States

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$275,000 – $330,000Compensation

Senior (5 to 8 years)Experience Level

Full TimeJob Type

UnknownVisa

AI, TechnologyIndustries

Requirements

5+ years of experience with a mix of in-house and technology-focused law firm roles
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
Have a JD and license or qualification to practice in CA

Responsibilities

Be the go-to counsel and partner for several teams focused on AI safety and content regulation
Identify and address product, regulatory, privacy, and other legal risks and mitigations, specifically on content moderation regulations (e.g. EU Digital Services Act and UK Online Safety Act), youth well being, and online safety
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
Assist with legal initiatives related to advanced AI products, models, and technologies, focusing on content and online safety regulatory advising and compliance
Advise product teams that focus on identity, counterabuse, trust and safety, and age specific requirements

Skills

Key technologies and capabilities for this role

EU Digital Services ActUK Online Safety ActContent ModerationOnline SafetyRegulatory CompliancePrivacy LawTrust and SafetyAI SafetyLegal Risk MitigationYouth Well-being

Questions & Answers

Common questions about this position

What is the salary range for the Product Counsel role?

The salary range is $275K - $330K.

Is this role remote or based in an office?

This role is based in San Francisco, CA, with a hybrid work model requiring 3 days in the office per week. OpenAI offers relocation assistance to new employees.

What experience and qualifications are required for this position?

Candidates need 5+ years of experience with a mix of in-house and technology-focused law firm roles, a JD, and license or qualification to practice in CA. Key traits include a practical approach to law, building cross-functional relationships, strong ownership, inquisitiveness about technology, and sound judgment in ambiguous situations.

What is the Legal team like at OpenAI?

OpenAI's Legal team tackles innovative, fundamental legal issues in AI and comprises professionals from diverse fields including technology, AI, privacy, IP, corporate, employment, tax law, regulatory, and litigation.

What makes a strong candidate for this Product Counsel role?

Strong candidates have 5+ years of relevant legal experience in in-house and tech law firm roles, a JD with CA practice qualification, and traits like practical problem-solving, cross-functional relationship building, ownership, enthusiasm for technology, and judgment in ambiguity.

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