Senior Counsel, Litigation & Regulatory

OpenAI

. Lead high-stakes regulatory inquiries, investigations, and enforcement matters in the United States and internationally .

Posted 9/15/2026full-timeSan Francisco • California • United StatesSenior💰 $330,000 - $366,000 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates extensive experience in regulatory investigations and litigation, with a strong focus on technology companies. Capable of developing legal strategies for complex enforcement matters while effectively collaborating with cross-functional teams and managing external counsel.

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Regulatory InvestigationsLitigation Strategy DevelopmentCross-Functional CollaborationJDCalifornia Bar License

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Hard Skills

Regulatory Inquiry ManagementCivil Investigative DemandsDiscovery ManagementNegotiation of ResolutionsLegal Strategy DevelopmentRisk AssessmentCompliance with Privacy LawsIntellectual Property IssuesTestimony PreparationEmerging Legal Developments

Soft Skills

Clear CommunicationPractical Recommendation Under PressureTeam ManagementStakeholder EngagementProblem Solving

Certifications & Qualifications

JDCalifornia Bar License

Industry Keywords

Regulatory ComplianceConsumer ProtectionCybersecurityCompetition LawClass ActionsTrademark LawCopyright LawAI DeploymentLegal OperationsExternal Communications

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

Cyber Security

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead high-stakes regulatory inquiries, investigations, and enforcement matters in the United States and internationally
Develop strategy for contested enforcement proceedings and related litigation
Coordinate across parallel matters and challenges to investigative demands
Partner with litigation and subject-matter counsel on civil disputes involving privacy, consumer protection, class actions, cybersecurity, competition, copyright, trademark, and other IP issues
Manage subpoenas, civil investigative demands, regulatory information requests, and discovery
Prepare employees and executives for interviews, testimony, depositions, trials, and regulatory appearances
Negotiate resolutions to demands, complaints, and enforcement matters
Assess practical implications of proposed remedies and commitments
Select and manage outside counsel, strategy, budgets, quality, timing, and outcomes
Develop proactive and affirmative legal strategies addressing regulatory risk and responsible AI deployment
Partner with Global Affairs and Communications on regulator engagement and sensitive external communications
Assess emerging legal and regulatory developments affecting AI and advise leadership on risks, options, and next steps
Work closely with Legal, Product, Research, Safety, Security, Communications, Global Affairs, and executive stakeholders

Requirements

What you’ll need

10+ years of regulatory investigations and/or litigation experience, including substantial experience at technology companies and law firms
Personally set strategy and led complex matters from initial inquiry through resolution
Direct engagement with regulators and opposing counsel
Ability to communicate complex legal and technical issues clearly
Ability to distinguish established facts from uncertainty and make practical recommendations under pressure
Ability to work effectively with cross-functional teams, legal operations, outside counsel, and senior stakeholders while managing multiple urgent matters
JD
License or qualification to practice in California
Currently admitted to and in good standing with at least one US state or federal bar
Able to work from a US office three days per week
Must be authorized to work in the country where the job is located

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 for focus and recharge
Paid sick or safe time (1 hour per 30 hours worked, or more, as required by applicable state or local law)
Mental health and wellness support
Employer-paid basic life and disability coverage
Annual learning and development stipend
Daily meals in our offices, and meal delivery credits as eligible
Relocation support for eligible employees
Charitable donation matching and wellness stipends may also be provided
Immigration and sponsorship support may be provided based on unique circumstances
Reasonable accommodations for applicants with disabilities