Senior Counsel, AI Product – Enterprise/API

OpenAI

. Serve as a strategic legal partner to teams developing ChatGPT business products, enterprise features, and API offerings .

Posted 11/5/2026full-timeSan Francisco • California • United StatesSenior💰 $330,000 - $366,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates extensive legal expertise in technology and product development, with a focus on enterprise features, data governance, and compliance. Proven ability to advise on legal and regulatory requirements while fostering cross-functional collaboration and strategic partnerships.

Highest-signal resume keywords

8+ Years Legal ExperienceJD DegreeCalifornia Bar LicenseUnderstanding of Applicable LawCross-Functional Relationship Building

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Soft Skills

Effective CommunicationStrong OwnershipSound Judgment

Industry Keywords

Legal CounselData GovernanceProduct DesignAI CapabilitiesEnterprise AdministrationPrivacySecurityB2B ExperiencesStrategic PartnershipsRegulatory Requirements

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

CloudGo

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Serve as a strategic legal partner to teams developing ChatGPT business products, enterprise features, and API offerings
Advise on product design and launches involving enterprise administration, data governance, identity and access, connectors and integrations, agentic capabilities, and voice and multimodal B2B experiences
Counsel teams on responsible deployment of frontier AI capabilities while balancing customer commitments, safety, security, and privacy
Support strategic partnerships and distribution arrangements involving cloud platforms, resellers, and other third-party channels
Partner with Commercial Legal, Privacy, Security, Safety, Product, Product Policy, and Go-to-Market teams on customer commitments, product terms, launch readiness, and legal and regulatory requirements
Identify emerging legal and policy issues across OpenAI’s B2B products and help shape cross-functional strategies

Requirements

What you’ll need

8+ years of experience with a mix of in-house or technology-focused law firm roles
JD
License or qualification to practice in California
Currently admitted to and in good standing with at least one US state or federal bar
Understanding of applicable law
Practical and principled approach to legal problems
Ability to build cross-functional relationships and communicate effectively with diverse teams
Strong ownership and sound judgment in ambiguous situations
Enthusiasm for technology and ability to work in a continually challenging environment
Ability to work from the US office three days per week

Benefits

Comp & perks

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
Wellness stipends
Immigration and sponsorship support may be provided based on individual circumstances