Head of Legal, Open Source & AI Governance

OpenClaw Foundation; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 180,000 - 280,000; Full time

Job summary

OpenClaw Foundation seeks a Head of Legal / Deputy General Counsel to lead its legal function for an open-source AI platform. You will guide IP strategy, licensing, governance, and cross-border compliance while working with leadership and the board.

You will supervise outside counsel, shape data ownership and agent autonomy policies, and navigate evolving AI regulation to protect the Foundation's mission and ecosystem.

Qualifications

• JD or equivalent legal degree and admission to practice in a relevant jurisdiction (preferably US).
• Strong expertise in IP, open-source licensing, trademarks and copyright.
• Experience advising on AI regulation, data governance, privacy, cybersecurity or technology risk.

Responsibilities

• Own IP strategy across the Foundation's codebase and ecosystem.
• Advise on AI regulation, data access, and product risk in multiple jurisdictions.
• Draft, review, and negotiate strategic partnerships, vendor agreements, and licenses.

Skills

Intellectual property

Open-source licensing

Trademarks

Copyright

Technology transactions

Nonprofit governance

AI regulation

Data governance

Product risk

Policy & compliance

Education

JD or equivalent

Job description

OpenClaw Foundation seeks a Head of Legal / Deputy General Counsel to lead its legal function for an open-source AI platform. You will guide IP strategy, licensing, governance, and cross-border compliance while working with leadership and the board.

You will supervise outside counsel, shape data ownership and agent autonomy policies, and navigate evolving AI regulation to protect the Foundation's mission and ecosystem.