Senior Counsel, Competition

OpenAI

. Support strategy and regulatory engagement for OpenAI in competition and antitrust .

Posted 10/27/2026full-timeUnited StatesSenior💰 $330,000 - $366,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates extensive legal expertise in antitrust law, including regulatory review of mergers and acquisitions, compliance with antitrust laws, and strategic engagement with competition regulators. Proven ability to provide actionable guidance in complex, fast-moving environments while collaborating effectively with business and legal teams.

Highest-signal resume keywords

10+ Years Legal ExperienceAntitrust Law ExpertiseRegulatory Review of MergersExceptional Communication SkillsIn-House and Law Firm Experience

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Hard Skills

Antitrust ComplianceRegulatory EngagementMergers and Acquisitions ReviewAntitrust Investigations StrategyLegal Advisory on Partnerships

Soft Skills

Exceptional CommunicationSound JudgmentAutonomy in Decision-Making

Certifications & Qualifications

Admitted to US State or Federal Bar

Industry Keywords

Competition LawRegulatory AffairsCompetition ScrutinyCommercial PartnershipsCompetition Regulators

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Support strategy and regulatory engagement for OpenAI in competition and antitrust
Advise on commercial partnerships and acquisitions from an antitrust perspective
Respond to RFIs and other inquiries from competition regulators
Collaborate with global policy and regulatory affairs to anticipate and navigate competition scrutiny in AI
Advise business and legal teams on compliance with antitrust laws
Engage with competition regulators globally and help set OpenAI’s competition strategy
Report to the Associate General Counsel of Competition

Requirements

What you’ll need

10+ years of legal experience in the area of antitrust
A mix of in-house and top-tier law firm experience
Experience working for a competition regulator is a plus
Expertise in regulatory review of mergers and acquisitions and associated filings
Experience leading strategy and responses to antitrust investigations at a technology company
Ability to operate with autonomy and sound judgment in highly technical and fast-moving environments
Exceptional communication skills and ability to distill complexity into actionable, business-aligned guidance
Currently admitted to and in good standing with at least one US state or federal bar

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)
Paid time off: 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