Senior Commercial Counsel, AI & Partnerships

OpenAI; San Francisco (CA); Hybrid; USD 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

OpenAI is seeking an experienced commercial attorney to join its legal team in San Francisco. In this role, you'll provide crucial legal support for rapidly growing business needs, negotiate high-impact agreements, and tackle creative legal challenges in a hybrid work model.

The ideal candidate will have 7+ years of experience, a strong background in complex contract negotiations, and the ability to navigate regulatory issues in an entrepreneurial environment.

Join OpenAI in shaping the future of technology and ensuring AI benefits all of humanity.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of experience in in-house and technology law firm roles.
• Strong background in legal advice for commercial transactions.
• Ability to handle regulatory and compliance matters.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the legal partner for OpenAI's business transactions.
• Provide practical legal advice to various teams.
• Identify and address legal issues in commercial transactions.
• Collaborate with global colleagues for alignment.

Skills

Drafting and negotiating complex commercial contracts

Proactive and independent operation

Building cross-functional relationships

Strong communication skills

Sound judgment in ambiguous situations

Job description

OpenAI is seeking an experienced commercial attorney to join its legal team in San Francisco. In this role, you'll provide crucial legal support for rapidly growing business needs, negotiate high-impact agreements, and tackle creative legal challenges in a hybrid work model.

The ideal candidate will have 7+ years of experience, a strong background in complex contract negotiations, and the ability to navigate regulatory issues in an entrepreneurial environment.

Join OpenAI in shaping the future of technology and ensuring AI benefits all of humanity.