Corporate Counsel

Emerald AI

Corporate Counsel supporting legal matters across the company in AI and energy sectors. Collaborating with business and product teams on commercial agreements and compliance.

Posted 4/14/2026full-timeWashington D.C. • Washington • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Draft, review, and negotiate customer, vendor, and partnership agreements
Develop templates and playbooks to streamline contracting and transactional activities
Advise on product, data usage, privacy, and IP-related matters
Partner with engineering, commercial, and product teams to identify and manage legal risks
Stay up to date on relevant regulatory frameworks (e.g., data privacy, AI governance, industry-specific rules)
Assist with corporate governance, entity management, and internal policies
Help build internal legal processes that improve speed and consistency
Report to Head of Legal and Policy

Requirements

What you’ll need

JD and active bar membership in at least one jurisdiction
3+ years of legal experience (law firm or in-house)
Strong foundation in commercial contracts and general corporate matters
Experience working cross-functionally with business and technical teams
Ability to balance legal risk with practical business outcomes
Experience with technology, AI/ML, or infrastructure-related companies
Familiarity with data privacy (e.g., GDPR, CCPA)
Exposure to regulated industries (e.g., energy)

Benefits

Comp & perks

Make an impact. Solve the AI power bottleneck and shape how data centers scale sustainably.
Join a world-class team of AI, cloud, software, and energy experts in a collaborative, low-ego environment.
Build from 0→1. Influence strategy, GTM, org design, and customer/investor engagement from day one.
Competitive pay + equity. Stock options let you share in the value you help create.
Comprehensive benefits, including medical, dental, vision, and 401(k) matching.
Flexible location. Work from D.C., Boston, or the Bay Area, with 2 WFH day/week.
Backed by top investors, including Radical Ventures and NVIDIA.

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Hard Skills & Tools

contract draftingcontract negotiationcorporate governancedata privacyintellectual propertycommercial contractslegal risk managemententity managementregulatory complianceplaybook development

Soft Skills

cross-functional collaborationadvisory skillsrisk assessmentcommunicationorganizational skillsproblem-solvingstrategic thinkingattention to detailprocess improvementnegotiation

Certifications

JDactive bar membership