Compliance & Regulatory Counsel - AI Infrastructure

Larson Maddox; San Jose (CA); On-site; USD 200,000 - 250,000; Full time

Job summary

Larson Maddox represents a privately held AI infrastructure company seeking a Compliance & Regulatory Counsel to support global compliance, international regulatory matters, and cross-border business activities.

The attorney will advise on trade compliance, lead licensing strategies, and partner with diverse teams to embed regulatory requirements into products and operations, with compensation ranging from $200k to $250k plus bonus and equity.

Qualifications

• J.D. and active U.S. bar membership.
• 5+ years of legal experience in compliance, international regulatory, and cross-border business matters.
• Prior Big Law experience required.
• In-house experience preferred.
• Strong knowledge of international trade and regulatory frameworks.
• Experience supporting highly regulated, computer hardware, or semiconductor industries preferred.
• Ability to translate complex regulatory requirements into practical business advice.
• Strong judgment and commercial mindset.

Responsibilities

• Advise on international trade compliance and regulatory requirements.
• Support global business operations involving cross-border transactions.
• Lead product and technology classification efforts.
• Develop and execute licensing and regulatory strategies where applicable.
• Provide guidance on international business activities and global expansion initiatives.
• Conduct compliance risk assessments involving customers, suppliers, distributors, and business partners.
• Support screening, review, and monitoring processes related to regulatory compliance.
• Develop compliance policies, procedures, controls, and training programs.
• Partner with business stakeholders to integrate compliance requirements into operational processes.

Skills

Regulatory compliance

Trade compliance

Cross-border transactions

Regulatory strategy

Legal writing

Education

J.D. degree

Active U.S. bar membership

Job description

Our client is a privately held AI Infrastructure company seeking a Compliance & Regulatory Counsel to provide legal support for global compliance (including trade compliance), international regulatory, and cross-border business matters. This attorney will work across multiple business functions to help manage regulatory risk while enabling continued international growth.

Responsibilities

• Advise on international trade compliance and regulatory requirements.
• Support global business operations involving cross-border transactions.
• Lead product and technology classification efforts.
• Develop and execute licensing and regulatory strategies where applicable.
• Provide guidance on international business activities and global expansion initiatives.
• Conduct compliance risk assessments involving customers, suppliers, distributors, and business partners.
• Support screening, review, and monitoring processes related to regulatory compliance.
• Develop compliance policies, procedures, controls, and training programs.
• Partner with business stakeholders to integrate compliance requirements into operational processes.

Qualifications

• J.D. and active U.S. bar membership.
• 5+ years of legal experience in compliance, international regulatory, and cross-border business matters.
• Prior Big Law experience required.
• In-house experience preferred.
• Strong knowledge of international trade and regulatory frameworks.
• Experience supporting highly regulated, computer hardware, or semiconductor industries preferred.
• Ability to translate complex regulatory requirements into practical business advice.
• Strong judgment and commercial mindset.

This role is expected to 4 days per week . Office is near San Jose.

Compensation

$200k to $250k base (depending on experience) + bonus + equity