Tech Counsel, AI for Democracy Action Lab

Protect Democracy

Counsel specializing in legal dimensions of AI and democracy at Protect Democracy. Focus on litigation and policy in the AI era.

Posted 5/28/2026full-timeRemote • 🇺🇸 United StatesSeniorLead💰 $138,400 - $193,000 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Develop and shape integrated advocacy projects to advance the mission of Protect Democracy at the intersection of AI and democracy through the AI for Democracy Action Lab
Bring creative and high-impact litigation at the intersection of AI and democracy
Help build Protect Democracy’s expertise and reputation as a thought leader on AI and emerging technology law as it relates to democracy
Collaborate with the communications team to define and execute on integrated advocacy campaigns that advance the AI for Democracy Action Lab’s goals
Identify, scope, and manage complex, high-stakes integrated advocacy projects to advance the AI for Democracy Action Lab’s goals (senior role)
Lead and drive the development of innovative legal arguments and potential litigation approaches at the intersection of AI and democracy (senior role)
Lead the process of researching, drafting, and editing pleadings, motions, briefs, and other legal filings in impact litigation (senior role)
Lead communication with opposing counsel and manage and grow relationships with clients, coalition partners, experts, and government stakeholders in high-stakes litigation and non-litigation settings (senior role)
Manage discovery processes, including informal fact-finding, document review, witness interviews, written discovery, depositions, and expert discovery (senior role)
Supervise and mentor paralegals, junior legal staff, and law students (senior role)
Write, publish, and present to key audiences on legal issues that gain significant traction at the intersection of AI and democratic governance (senior role)
Brief reporters and provide expert commentary on complex legal questions and developments in AI law and regulation, serving as a public face for projects (senior role)
Engage with policymakers, regulators, civil society partners, and the tech industry as a credible legal voice for pro-democracy AI governance (senior role)

Requirements

What you’ll need

For senior counsel, at least 10 years of legal experience with expertise in AI and emerging technology law
For early to mid-career counsel, at least 4 years of legal experience with some exposure to AI and emerging technology law or related fields (such as national security or First Amendment law)
Bar membership in good standing in the jurisdiction of your residence
Experience developing and leading impact litigation or plaintiff-side civil litigation, including managing litigation teams for the senior role
Entrepreneurial legal instincts and an ability to generate impactful, creative ideas that advance the goals of the AI for Democracy Action Lab
Exceptional analytical, writing, and presentation skills directed at both legal and non-legal audiences
Ability to translate complex technical and legal questions for policymakers, journalists, and the public
An embrace of a cross-ideological and nonpartisan approach to protecting our democracy
Growth mindset and enthusiasm for giving and receiving feedback up, down, and sideways
Collaborative orientation and willingness to take on tasks big or small as needed to advance our mission
Rigorous attention to detail and the highest standards for excellence in execution
A passionate commitment to the preservation of democratic norms and institutions, and an understanding that our democracy has never fully represented communities of color.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Generous sick leave
Flexible vacation policy encouraging team members to take 4-5 weeks every year
12 paid holidays
6 weeks of paid family medical leave
18 weeks of paid parental leave
401(k) plan with up to 6% employer match that vests immediately
Employee medical premiums covered at 100%
Up to 95% coverage for dependents depending on plan selection
Employee and dependent’s dental/vision covered at 100%
Access to long-term disability and life insurance
Fertility benefits
Home office stipend
Bonuses at the discretion of the Executive Director

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Hard Skills & Tools

legal experienceAI lawemerging technology lawimpact litigationplaintiff-side civil litigationlitigation managementlegal writinglegal researchdrafting pleadingsdocument review

Soft Skills

analytical skillspresentation skillscollaborative orientationentrepreneurial instinctscreativityattention to detailgrowth mindsetcommunication skillsmentoringcross-ideological approach

Certifications

Bar membership