Chief Legal Architect for Fintech Compute & Risk

San Francisco Compute Company; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 180,000 - 300,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous equity grant

Visa sponsorships

401(k) match

Job summary

The San Francisco Compute Company is building a pioneering platform to de-risk multi-year GPU-offtake contracts and navigate fintech-compliance challenges in a rapidly evolving market. We are seeking a Senior Legal Counsel to shape the company’s legal strategy, ensure regulatory compliance, and guide governance and financing decisions.

You will draft, review and negotiate complex agreements, manage IP protection, supervise outside counsel and budgets, and collaborate with product teams to

Qualifications

• Qualified attorney with JD and bar admission (CA preferred).
• Experience drafting and negotiating complex contracts in fintech/regulatory environments.
• Proficiency with data privacy and financial services compliance requirements.
• Ability to lead governance, risk, and crypto/AI-related regulatory discussions.

Responsibilities

• Develop and oversee the company’s legal strategy aligning with business goals.
• Ensure compliance with financial, regulatory, data privacy laws (AI, AML/KYC, GDPR).
• Advise on corporate governance, fundraising, and investor relations including equity and debt financing.
• Draft, review, and negotiate contracts including partnerships, vendor agreements, and licensing.
• Provide legal counsel on product development to mitigate risk and ensure compliance.
• Manage risk and crisis responses, including litigation and regulatory inquiries.

Skills

Legal strategy

Regulatory compliance

Contract negotiation

Corporate governance

Risk management

IP protection

Education

Juris Doctor (JD)

Tools

Contract management tools

DocuSign

Job description

The San Francisco Compute Company is building a pioneering platform to de-risk multi-year GPU-offtake contracts and navigate fintech-compliance challenges in a rapidly evolving market. We are seeking a Senior Legal Counsel to shape the company’s legal strategy, ensure regulatory compliance, and guide governance and financing decisions.

You will draft, review and negotiate complex agreements, manage IP protection, supervise outside counsel and budgets, and collaborate with product teams to