FirstPrinciples Holding Company

Attorney

• We are hiring our first in-house legal counsel to build the legal function at FirstPrinciples.
• This role will be based in Canada and will serve as the primary legal partner for the entire organization globally.
• You will support our Canadian foundation, our US 501(c)(3), and future international entities, working across borders, legal systems, and institutional norms.
• You will work closely with the executive leadership team and will be involved early in shaping how the organization is structured & operates.
• It is a high-trust position for someone who can combine strong legal fundamentals with sound business judgment in novel situations.
• The ideal candidate is comfortable operating as a team of one, enjoys building legal structures and frameworks from scratch, and is excited by the challenge of supporting a fast-moving research organization working at the frontier of AI and fundamental science.

Director of Legal