Emerald AI

Corporate Counsel

Emerald AI

full-time

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Location Type: Hybrid

Location: Washington D.C. • Washington • United States

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About the role

  • 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

  • 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
  • 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.
Applicant Tracking System Keywords

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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