Senior Counsel, AI Product

OpenAI

. Serve as go-to counsel and partner for teams focused on frontier AI models and products .

Posted 10/30/2026full-timeUnited StatesSenior💰 $330,000 - $366,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in AI legal matters, with a strong focus on identifying and mitigating legal risks associated with frontier AI models and products. Proven ability to develop creative legal strategies and build cross-functional relationships to support responsible technology development.

Highest-signal resume keywords

8+ Years Legal ExperienceJDCalifornia Bar LicenseAI Legal ExpertiseCross-Functional Collaboration

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Soft Skills

Legal Problem-SolvingOwnershipInquisitivenessEnthusiasm for TechnologySound Judgment

Certifications & Qualifications

License to Practice in CaliforniaAdmission to US State or Federal Bar

Industry Keywords

AI ModelsLegal RisksRegulatory ComplianceCopyrightPrivacyRisk ManagementProduct DevelopmentConsumer ExperiencesChatGPTCodex

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Serve as go-to counsel and partner for teams focused on frontier AI models and products
Identify and address product, regulatory, copyright, commerce, privacy, and other legal risks and mitigations
Address legal issues for industry verticals and consumer ChatGPT experiences
Develop creative strategies for handling legal issues
Build processes for scaling flexible risk-management solutions
Serve as an expert in AI legal matters
Help propose and advance AI legal policy positions
Partner closely with product teams developing new models and experiences
Work cross-functionally across OpenAI on ChatGPT, Codex, consumer and workplace offerings, and regulated verticals

Requirements

What you’ll need

8+ years of experience with a mix of in-house or technology-focused law firm roles
Practical, principled approach to legal problem-solving
Ability to build cross-functional relationships and communication styles that balance risk-taking with responsible development
Strong sense of ownership, inquisitiveness, enthusiasm for technology, and sound judgment in ambiguous situations
JD
License or qualification to practice in California
Current admission to and good standing with at least one US state or federal bar

Benefits

Comp & perks

Generous equity
Performance-related bonus(es) for eligible employees
Medical, dental, and vision insurance for you and your family, with employer contributions to Health Savings Accounts
Pre-tax accounts for Health FSA, Dependent Care FSA, and commuter expenses (parking and transit)
401(k) retirement plan with employer match
Paid parental leave (up to 24 weeks for birth parents and 20 weeks for non-birthing parents)
Paid medical and caregiver leave (up to 8 weeks)
Flexible PTO for exempt employees and up to 15 days annually for non-exempt employees
13+ paid company holidays
Multiple paid coordinated company office closures throughout the year
Paid sick or safe time
Mental health and wellness support
Employer-paid basic life and disability coverage
Annual learning and development stipend
Daily meals in offices and meal delivery credits as eligible
Relocation support for eligible employees
Charitable donation matching and wellness stipends may also be provided