Counsel, CommercialActive$252K–$280K

The opportunity

OpenAI’s Legal team plays a crucial role in advancing our mission by tackling innovative and fundamental legal issues in AI. The team includes professionals from diverse legal fields – technology, AI, infrastructure, privacy, IP, corporate, employment, tax, regulatory, and…

What you'll do

  • Serve as the legal partner for OpenAI’s business transactions, partnerships, and operations.

  • Provide practical, business-oriented legal advice to teams including Sales,: Partnerships, Finance, Procurement, and Operations.

  • Identify and address commercial, product, regulatory, privacy, and other: legal issues arising from commercial transactions.

  • Develop strategies and processes for handling legal issues in creative and scalable ways that support growth.

  • Monitor and advise on regulatory and compliance matters affecting AI and technology.

  • Collaborate with colleagues across OpenAI’s global legal team to ensure alignment across jurisdictions.

What they're looking for

  • Have 7+ years of experience across in-house and technology-focused law firm roles.
  • Bring a strong background in drafting and negotiating complex commercial contracts.
  • Are comfortable operating in an entrepreneurial environment, and are proactive and independent.
  • Communicate with clarity and business judgment, tailoring advice to enable responsible growth.