Associate General Counsel, Corporate

DensityAI, Inc.; Mountain View (CA); On-site; USD 300,000 - 325,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Equity grant

Medical/dental/vision insurance

401(k)

Paid time off

Job summary

DensityAI, Inc. is hiring a Corporate Counsel in Mountain View, CA to lead corporate transactions, governance, and equity administration as we scale our AI accelerator.

You’ll report to the General Counsel and collaborate with leadership, Finance, and the board to build a scalable legal infrastructure. The role covers venture financings, diligence, and strategic investments, with responsibility for 409A, cap table accuracy, and international entity management.

Qualifications

• Active membership in good standing of a U.S. state bar (CA preferred).
• 10+ years of corporate and transactional experience, in-house and/or at a top law firm.
• Hands-on experience with venture financings, corporate governance, and equity compensation for high-growth companies.
• Experience supporting M&A or strategic investments.
• Working knowledge of securities law as it applies to private companies.

Responsibilities

• Lead corporate transactions, from term sheet through closing.
• Support M&A, joint ventures, and strategic investments, including diligence, structuring, and integration.
• Manage corporate governance, including board and committee meetings, minutes, consents, and stockholder matters.
• Oversee equity matters: equity plan, option/RSU grants, 409A, cap table in partnership with Finance.
• Manage entity formation, maintenance, and compliance across U.S. and international subsidiaries.
• Advise on securities law compliance for private placements and equity grants.
• Coordinate with outside counsel and manage legal spend on corporate matters.
• Build scalable corporate processes, templates, and records as the company grows.

Skills

Bar admission (CA preferred)

Corporate transactions

Venture financings

Governance

Equity compensation

M&A support

Securities law

Executive communication

Education

Juris Doctor (JD)

Tools

None

Job description

Join DensityAI's growing legal team as the corporate counsel who keeps the company's foundation strong as we scale. Reporting to the General Counsel, you'll take a lead role in corporate transactions and governance, from equity financings and strategic investments to board matters, equity administration, and entity management. You'll be a trusted advisor to leadership, finance, and the board, and you'll build the corporate legal infrastructure a fast-growing AI accelerator company needs.

WHAT YOU'LL DO

• Lead corporate transactions, including venture and strategic financings, convertible instruments, and investments, from term sheet through closing
• Support M&A, joint ventures, and strategic investments, including diligence, structuring, and integration
• Manage corporate governance, including board and committee meetings, minutes, consents, and stockholder matters
• Oversee equity matters, including the equity plan, option and RSU grants, 409A coordination, and cap table accuracy, in partnership with Finance
• Manage entity formation, maintenance, and compliance across U.S. and international subsidiaries
• Advise on securities law compliance, including private placement exemptions and equity grant compliance
• Coordinate with outside counsel and manage legal spend on corporate matters
• Build scalable corporate processes, templates, and records as the company grows

WHAT WE'RE LOOKING FOR

• JD and active membership in good standing of at least one U.S. state bar (CA preferred)
• 10 + years of corporate and transactional experience, in-house and/or at a top law firm
• Hands-on experience with venture financings, corporate governance, and equity compensation for high-growth companies
• Experience supporting M&A or strategic investments
• Working knowledge of securities law as it applies to private companies
• Strong judgment and clear communication with executives and board members
• Experience in semiconductors, hardware, or deep tech is a plus

Full compensation packages are based on candidate experience and relevant certifications.

$300,000 - $325,000 USD

Compensation

Final offers depend on level, location, and skills relevant to the role. Additional compensation: equity grant per company guidelines; medical / dental / vision; 401(k); standard PTO.

DensityAI sponsors qualified candidates for H-1B, O-1, TN, E-3, and other employment-based visas, and we welcome applicants on F-1 OPT and STEM-OPT. Work authorization is required at start; we provide immigration support to secure or transfer status.

Export Controls

Aspects of this role may involve access to information subject to U.S. export controls (EAR/ITAR). We may discuss licensing or scope adjustments during the interview.

DensityAI is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religious creed, national origin, ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, age (40+), sexual orientation, military or veteran status, pregnancy, or any other status protected by law. We comply with the California CROWN Act and provide reasonable accommodations on request.