Chief Legal & Policy Architect for Open-Source AI

OpenClaw Foundation; Oregon; Hybrid; USD 180.000 - 280.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

OpenClaw Foundation seeks a Head of Legal / Deputy General Counsel to lead its legal function. You will advise the leadership and board on IP, open-source licensing, product security, nonprofit governance, and international matters.

This hands-on role requires navigating the intersection of open-source software, AI, and nonprofit institutions. You will shape practical legal frameworks for data access, agent autonomy, and regulatory compliance while managing outside counsel and partnering with

Qualifikationen

• JD or equivalent legal degree with admission to practice in a relevant jurisdiction (prefer US).
• Typically 7+ years in-house, firm, or nonprofit law experience.
• Strong expertise in IP, tech licensing, trademarks, copyright, and transactions.
• Familiarity with open-source licensing, governance, and contributor frameworks.
• Experience advising on AI regulation, data governance, privacy, and cybersecurity.

Aufgaben

• Own IP strategy across the Foundation's codebase, brand, and ecosystem, including licensing and enforcement.
• Develop contributor agreements and licensing frameworks for third-party integrations and derivative works.
• Establish IP governance principles balancing openness with project integrity.
• Advise on evolving AI regulatory requirements, data access, permissions, and user consent across environments.
• Partner with product/engineering to set legal frameworks for agent identity, permissions, data access, and autonomy.
• Define legal frameworks for agent autonomy, delegated authority, and accountability across interconnected systems.
• Draft, review, and negotiate strategic partnerships, sponsorships, grants, and software licenses.
• Build scalable contract processes and governance policies including data rights, liability, and licensing requirements.
• Counsel on nonprofit governance, fiduciary duties, regulatory compliance, and board operations.

Kenntnisse

IP strategy

Open-source governance

Contract negotiation

Regulatory compliance

Nonprofit governance

AI regulation

Strategic advising

Ausbildung

JD or equivalent

Tools

Outside counsel management

Jobbeschreibung

OpenClaw Foundation seeks a Head of Legal / Deputy General Counsel to lead its legal function. You will advise the leadership and board on IP, open-source licensing, product security, nonprofit governance, and international matters.

This hands-on role requires navigating the intersection of open-source software, AI, and nonprofit institutions. You will shape practical legal frameworks for data access, agent autonomy, and regulatory compliance while managing outside counsel and partnering with