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OpenAI

Senior Counsel, EU Policy – Regulatory

OpenAI

. Own assigned legal matters and workstreams concerning EU and UK AI and digital regulation .

Posted 10/24/2026full-timeLondon • United KingdomSeniorWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact
  • Own assigned legal matters and workstreams concerning EU and UK AI and digital regulation
  • Prepare practical legal advice
  • Support engagements with the EU AI Office, regulators and policymakers
  • Assess regulatory developments and develop legal recommendations
  • Translate regulatory requirements into action across OpenAI’s products and operations
  • Prepare for and participate in EU and UK engagements with the European Commission, EU member states, EU institutions, national regulators and policymakers
  • Prepare briefing materials and follow-up actions
  • Advise on the interpretation and application of existing and emerging AI, digital and technology regulation
  • Assess enforcement risks and policy proposals
  • Work with US and EU legal colleagues on coordinated advice and cross-border matters
  • Draft legal input into policy positions, consultation responses, regulatory guidance, codes of practice and industry standards
  • Own workstreams for regulatory inquiries, investigations and supervisory engagements
  • Draft responses, coordinate factual inputs and escalate material issues to the Associate General Counsel
  • Report to the Associate General Counsel, EU Policy/Regulatory

Requirements

What you’ll need
  • 10+ years of legal experience
  • Law degree (JD, LL.B., or equivalent)
  • Qualification to practice law in at least one relevant jurisdiction
  • Experience advising on EU or UK technology regulatory matters
  • Experience independently managing legal workstreams
  • Relevant in-house, law firm and/or government or institutional legal experience
  • Experience analyzing complex legislation and regulations, including the EU AI Act, Data Act, Digital Services Act, Online Safety Act, GDPR or Digital Markets Act
  • Familiarity with EU legislative and regulatory processes and the roles of EU institutions and national authorities
  • Experience preparing for or participating in engagements with European regulators or policymakers
  • Ability to draft clear, accurate submissions and briefing materials
  • Clear and concise writing skills
  • Ability to work independently, exercise sound judgment and recognize when to escalate material risks
  • Ability to move between legal analysis, regulatory strategy and practical implementation
  • Ability to manage competing deadlines and coordinate contributions from other teams
  • Strong communication and collaboration skills
  • Ability to work from the London office three days per week
  • Authorization to work in the country where the job is located

Benefits

Comp & perks
  • Immigration and sponsorship support may be provided based on individual circumstances
  • Reasonable accommodations for applicants with disabilities
  • Equal opportunity employment
  • Background checks administered in accordance with applicable law