Senior Employment Counsel for AI Growth & Policy

Candidate; San Francisco (CA); Hybrid; USD 190.000 - 270.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Relocation assistance

Hybrid work model

Zusammenfassung

OpenAI, based in San Francisco, seeks an experienced employment lawyer to build the company’s employment law foundations as it grows. You will work with in-house and cross-functional teams to address US and international issues, mergers and acquisitions implications, and practical policy development.

A hybrid work model with relocation assistance is offered to new employees. You will translate complex legal developments into clear guidance, manage counseling matters, and draft essential

Qualifikationen

• 7+ years of relevant employment law experience at a law firm, an in-house legal team, or a combination of both.
• Strong knowledge of US employment law, including California law.
• Experience advising on international employment matters and the employment aspects of mergers and acquisitions.
• Ability to translate complex legal developments into practical guidance and policies.

Aufgaben

• Help shape OpenAI's employment legal approach as the company scales, developing practical policies, playbooks, and processes.
• Collaborate with senior employment counsel and cross-functional partners on US employment matters, including recruiting, performance, leaves, accommodations, and separations.
• Own stakeholder relationships and provide clear, practical advice while working independently as needed.
• Advise on international employment matters and support M&A workforce integration with local counsel.
• Partner on strategic projects and emerging legal questions, including AI in employment and workplace practices.
• Translate legal developments into training, brown bags, and office hours for stakeholders across the company.
• Manage employment disputes and related matters with colleagues and outside counsel.
• Draft and negotiate employment documents and strengthen company handling of employment issues.

Kenntnisse

Employment law

US employment law

Policy guidance

Stakeholder management

Ausbildung

JD and California license

Jobbeschreibung

OpenAI, based in San Francisco, seeks an experienced employment lawyer to build the company’s employment law foundations as it grows. You will work with in-house and cross-functional teams to address US and international issues, mergers and acquisitions implications, and practical policy development.

A hybrid work model with relocation assistance is offered to new employees. You will translate complex legal developments into clear guidance, manage counseling matters, and draft essential