Legal Counsel

DensityAI; Mountain View (CA); On-site; USD 200,000 - 275,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Equity grant

Medical/dental/vision

401(k)

PTO

Job summary

DensityAI seeks an experienced Commercial & Technology Counsel to structure and close sizable commercial and technology transactions. You will work with our Supply Chain and Procurement leaders on licensing, partnerships, and key silicon-supply agreements, including foundry, OSAT, and contract-manufacturing deals.

Ideal candidates bring 8–12+ years in-house or top firm experience, with JD, CA bar preferred, and a strong background in hardware, software licensing, IP, and export control.

Qualifications

• JD and active membership in good standing of at least one U.S. state bar (CA preferred).
• 8–12+ years of commercial/technology transactional experience, in-house and/or at a top law firm.
• Expertise in hardware component supply agreements, technology development and software licensing, strategic partnerships, and complex commercial deals.

Responsibilities

• Lead and close complex commercial and technology transactions (component supply, product development, manufacturing services, licensing).
• Own strategic portion of silicon supply chain—foundry, OSAT, contract-manufacturing agreements (MSAs, MPAs, NDAs, SOWs).
• Advise on IP strategy and tech-transaction structuring (licensing, ownership, joint development).
• Guide export-control compliance (ECCN/EAR) and other regulatory matters.

Skills

Commercial transactions

Technology transactions

Semiconductor industry

IP licensing

Export controls

Education

Juris Doctor (JD)

Bar admission (CA preferred)

Job description

Be an early, foundational member of DensityAI's legal team — the commercial and technology counsel who structures and closes the deals that power our AI-accelerator business. As a member of the Commercial Legal Team, you will work closely with our Supply Chain and Procurement Leadership and be responsible for drafting and negotiating complex commercial and technology transactions end-to-end, from technology and software licensing and strategic partnerships to the semiconductor supply-chain, foundry, and contract-manufacturing agreements at the heart of the company.

What You'll Do

• Lead complex commercial and technology transactions — component supply, product development and manufacturing services, technology/software licensing
• Take ownership of key strategic part of our silicon supply chain — foundry, OSAT, and contract-manufacturing agreements (MSAs, MPAs, NDAs, SOWs, capacity/pricing, NRE/tooling)
• Advise on intellectual-property strategy and technology-transaction structuring (IP licensing, ownership, joint development)
• Guide export-control compliance (ECCN/EAR) and other regulatory matters
• Be a practical, trusted partner to business, supply chain, engineering, and GTM — unblocking deals while managing risk
• Build scalable contracting processes, templates, and playbooks 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).
• 8-12+ years of commercial/technology transactional experience, in-house and/or at a top law firm
• Expertise in hardware component supply agreements, technology development and software licensing, strategic partnerships, and complex commercial deals;
• Direct experience in the semiconductor industry, ideally with semiconductor tools and IP vendors, supply chain, foundry, OSAT, or contract-manufacturing transactions
• Strong technical fluency and technology-transaction ("tech trans") expertise; engineering or science background is a plus
• Working knowledge of export controls, government sourcing, other aspects of regulatory compliance
• A confident, hands-on operator who is comfortable advising senior clients and working independently in a fast-moving startup environment

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.

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

$200,000 - $275,000 USD