Senior Counsel, AI Product

OpenAI

. Be the go-to counsel and partner for several teams focused on frontier AI models and products.

Posted 5/14/2026full-timeSan Francisco • California • 🇺🇸 United StatesSenior💰 $248,000 - $330,000 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Be the go-to counsel and partner for several teams focused on frontier AI models and products.
Identify and address product, regulatory, copyright, commerce, privacy, and other legal risks and mitigations, including for agentic, commerce, and multi-modal experiences.
Develop strategies for handling legal issues in creative ways and build processes for scaling flexible solutions that address risk.
Serve as an expert in AI legal matters and help propose and advance AI legal policy positions.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Have 10+ years of experience with a mix of in-house or technology-focused law firm roles.
Understand the letter of the law and can approach problems in a practical, principled approach.
Build cross-functional relationships and communication styles that resonate with teams to balance risk-taking with responsible development.
Have a strong sense of ownership, are inquisitive and enthusiastic about technology, enjoy being continually challenged, and can demonstrate sound judgment in ambiguous situations.
Have a JD and license or qualification to practice in CA.

Benefits

Comp & perks

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), plus paid medical and caregiver leave (up to 8 weeks)
Paid time off: flexible PTO for exempt employees and up to 15 days annually for non-exempt employees
13+ paid company holidays, and multiple paid coordinated company office closures throughout the year for focus and recharge, plus 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 to fuel your professional growth
Daily meals in our offices, and meal delivery credits as eligible
Relocation support for eligible employees
Additional taxable fringe benefits, such as charitable donation matching and wellness stipends, may also be provided.

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Soft Skills

cross-functional relationshipscommunicationrisk managementproblem-solvingownershipinquisitiveenthusiasm for technologysound judgmentadaptabilitycreativity

Certifications

JDlicense to practice in CA