Legal Counsel, DeepMind

DeepMind Technologies Limited; Mountain View (CA); On-site; USD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

DeepMind in Mountain View, CA is seeking a Legal Counsel to provide proactive and strategic legal counseling to accelerate AI research and ensure smooth operations. You will draft and negotiate commercial agreements including collaborations, R&D, and licensing, and advise on the lifecycle of AI model development—from ideation to open release strategy.

The role requires a JD or LL.B. with at least 3 years of post-qualification experience in government partnerships, procurement, or

Qualifications

• JD/LL.B. or equivalent required with 3+ years post-qualification government or tech industry experience.
• Experience negotiating government partnerships, procurement, or advising on commercial/research matters for technology companies.
• Bar admission in the applicable state and in good standing.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic legal counsel to accelerate AI research and ensure smooth operations.
• Draft and negotiate commercial agreements (collaborations, R&D, licensing).
• Advise on AI model development lifecycle—from ideation to open release strategy; manage risks in frontier AI, national security, and public sector.

Skills

Legal drafting

Negotiation

Regulatory compliance

Education

J D / LL.B.

Tools

Contract mgmt

Negotiation tools

Job description

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Legal Counsel, DeepMind

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Organising Institution / Firm

Google DeepMind

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Mountain View, CA

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JD/LL.B. with 3+ years of post-qualification experience in government partnerships, procurement, or commercial/research matters within the technology sector.

Job

Full Opportunity Brief

Title: Legal Counsel, DeepMind
Category: Jobs
Organiser: Google DeepMind
Description: Google DeepMind is seeking a Legal Counsel to provide proactive and strategic legal counseling to accelerate AI research and ensure smooth operations. The successful candidate will draft and negotiate commercial agreements (collaboration, R&D, licensing), advise on the lifecycle of AI model development—from ideation to open release strategy and partner with research and product teams to manage legal risks in frontier AI, national security, and the public sector.
Eligibility: Applicants must possess a JD, LL.B., or equivalent degree and have at least 3 years of post-qualification attorney experience in government, in-house, or at a law firm. Specific experience in negotiating government partnerships, procurement agreements, or advising technology companies on commercial and research matters is required. Candidates must be admitted to the bar and in good standing in the state of the position.
Deadline: Not specified
Location: Mountain View, CA
Fees: None
Contact Information: Not specified