Senior Product Counsel – AI/ML

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. Lead all intellectual property legal issues related to Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning .

Posted 9/17/2026full-timeArizona • United StatesSenior💰 $232,200 - $258,000 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates extensive legal expertise in Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning, with a focus on intellectual property, compliance, and regulatory implications. Proven ability to influence product development and collaborate across diverse teams while managing multiple projects in a fast-paced environment.

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10+ Years Legal ExperienceJD DegreeSubstantive AI/ML Legal ExpertiseRegistered Patent AttorneyOpen Source Licensing Experience

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Hard Skills

Intellectual Property LawAI/ML Legal ComplianceContract NegotiationRisk MitigationTechnical Architecture CounselProject ManagementRegulatory ImplicationsAI Tools UtilizationProduct Development InfluenceTraining Development

Soft Skills

Collaborative MindsetCreative Problem-SolvingStrong Communication SkillsOrganizational SkillsTeam-Oriented Approach

Certifications & Qualifications

Registered Patent Attorney

Industry Keywords

Artificial IntelligenceMachine LearningOpen Source SoftwareData PrivacyCompliance SupportEmerging TrendsLegal Risk ManagementIntellectual Property ProtectionCorporate LawEngineering Collaboration

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

Open Source

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead all intellectual property legal issues related to Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning
Coordinate AI/ML legal matters cross-functionally and within the legal department
Influence product development plans for legal and compliance use cases
Serve as a subject matter expert on emerging AI/ML trends, regulations, and technology
Support engineering and business teams developing and deploying AI/ML foundation models, tools, and associated data
Partner with AI product, open source software, data/privacy, and patent teams
Implement IP protection strategies for AI/ML innovations
Ensure open source license compliance
Advise on contractual, privacy, and regulatory implications
Negotiate AI/ML contractual provisions and create AI/ML playbook provisions
Build processes and tools to scale compliance support for AI/ML products and services
Prepare and provide AI/ML training to internal stakeholders
Counsel on legal risk mitigation through technical architecture and product design
Develop collaborative relationships with Engineering, Product Management, Product Security, InfoSec, and Legal teams
Drive special projects, strategies, guidelines, processes, and procedures for the IP and legal teams
Provide executive roll-up information on industry trends and risks
Present to executives and Board members with the CLO and senior legal leaders

Requirements

What you’ll need

10+ years of legal experience in a law firm and corporate environment
JD degree with excellent academic credentials
Substantive AI/ML technical and legal expertise
Engineering or computer science degree preferred
Registered Patent attorney with prior in-house patent experience highly preferred
Open source licensing experience preferred
Passion for AI and learning new areas of technology and evolving IP law
Highly collaborative, patient, and capable of influencing diverse groups across the company
Creative and analytical thinker with strong problem-solving skills
Strong project management and organizational skills
Ability to manage multiple simultaneous projects in a fast-paced environment
Team-oriented mindset with strong ethics and integrity, sound judgment, and ability to identify solutions addressing multiple needs
Superb written and verbal communication skills for all business levels, including executives and the board
Demonstrated ability to leverage AI tools to enhance productivity, streamline workflows, and support decision-making
Candidates outside the designated area must be committed to relocating before their start date
Legal right to work in the job location

Benefits

Comp & perks

Bonus compensation may be available
Equity grants may be available
Health and wellness benefits
Vacation
Paid holidays
Refresh days
401(k) retirement plan
Life and disability insurance coverages
Other benefits the Company may offer from time to time
Remote work arrangement for designated locations
Employees within a reasonable commute of core offices work out of the office 2–3 days a week of their choosing