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  • Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA)

    RCM Healthcare Services 4.4company rating

    Counselor internship job in Millbrae, CA

    School-based Board Certified Behavior Analysts (BCBA) needed in Millbrae, CA area Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) - Millbrae, CA Full time - 2025-2026 School Year We are seeking a Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) to join a supportive and collaborative team serving students in the Millbrae, CA area for the upcoming 2025-2026 school year. BCBA Position Details: Location: Millbrae, CA Schedule: Full time Duration: Entire 2025-2026 school year Compensation: $50-$60 per hour, based on experience and skill set BCBA Key Responsibilities: Conduct Functional Behavior Assessments (FBAs) and develop data-driven, individualized Behavior Intervention Plans (BIPs) in alignment with student IEPs Provide on-site and/or classroom-based coaching and training to school staff and behavior support personnel (e.g., Behavior Technicians, Paraeducators, Teachers) Collaborate closely with multidisciplinary IEP teams, including special education teachers, school psychologists, and related service providers Supervise and support RBTs and Behavior Interventionists, ensuring fidelity of implementation and professional growth Monitor student progress through data collection, analysis, and ongoing plan revisions as needed Attend IEP meetings to present behavioral data, collaborate on goals, and recommend services Provide crisis support and consult on classroom behavior management strategies Support classroom teachers with implementing behavior strategies school-wide or within specialized settings (SDC, inclusion, etc.) Facilitate and/or participate in behavior review meetings and parent consultations as needed Ensure compliance with state and federal education guidelines, documentation standards, and ethical practices as outlined by the BACB BCBA Requirements: Current BCBA certification in good standing with the Behavior Analyst Certification Board (BACB) Master's degree in Applied Behavior Analysis, Special Education, Psychology, or related field Previous school-based experience working with diverse student populations, including students with autism, emotional disturbance, and other developmental disabilities Strong understanding of IDEA, FAPE, and IEP implementation in public school settings Ability to travel between school sites within the district as needed Excellent organizational, interpersonal, and communication skills Must meet all background and credentialing requirements as set by the district Why Work With RCM? Since 1975, RCM Health Care Services has specialized in providing school districts with equal access to Special Education services such as Speech-Language Therapy, Occupational Therapy, Physical Therapy, ABA Therapy, Behavioral and Mental Health services, Special Education Teachers, Paraprofessionals as well as Nursing services to many of the nation's top 100 school districts. Through years of experience of focusing on an educationally based approach, RCM Health Care Services understands exactly what school districts and providers need to meet student IEP goals. We proudly hold the Joint Commission Gold Seal of Approval as well. As a $200 million publicly traded company, we have the reliability, integrity and resources to meet the needs of students, staff and school districts nation-wide. RCM Health Care Services believe all students deserve the best education in order to be successful in the academic environment, home environment and community. Our number one priority is student success. Therefore, it is important we hire exceptional Special Education staff that have the same mission and values as RCM Health Care Services. Students' first. At RCM Health Care Services, you are a valuable team member. We believe you are important and we highly respect the knowledge and skills you have in order to help students' be successful. If you have a passion for students, student learning and the education field, we encourage you to apply to RCM Health Care Services. We believe you will make a big difference in the lives of children and adolescents. Please join us! #ZR #AC1 #ACK12
    $50-60 hourly 3d ago
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  • Antitrust Litigation Counsel

    Apple Inc. 4.8company rating

    Counselor internship job in Cupertino, CA

    Cupertino, California, United States Corporate Functions Imagine what you could do here. At Apple, new ideas have a way of becoming great products, services, and customer experiences very quickly. Bring passion and dedication to your job and there's no telling what you could accomplish.Do you love taking on big challenges without precedent? Do you possess a deep knowledge of the legal field and a passion for innovation? As a part of our commercial litigation team, you'll help provide legal support for all our products and businesses. Working for a company that invents entire categories and industries means you'll be challenged to creatively apply your deep legal expertise to rare and often unexplored aspects of the law. We are looking for a litigator with great judgment and communication skills and a demonstrated ability to manage the day-to-day progress of antitrust and regulatory matters. The ideal candidate is a self-starter who has experience in handling competition-related cases, subpoenas, and other investigations. This role requires a litigator with highly efficient time management skills and the ability to strategically run litigation matters from beginning to end. Description As a member of Apple's commercial litigation team, you will not be merely monitoring outside counsel. Rather, you will personally be formulating and driving strategy as well as working with a number of cross‑functional teams and stakeholders across all product areas. The position requires a high degree of self‑sufficiency, independent judgment, and a trial‑focused approach. Travel is anticipated. You will operate as part of a supportive and fun team of lawyers, legal specialists, and support staff who work closely together to protect Apple's interests. Minimum Qualifications 4+ years of major law firm and/or in‑house litigation experience, including experience with competition‑related litigation, subpoenas, and other investigations. JD or equivalent and admission to at least one US state bar. Preferred Qualifications Strong technology interest and aptitude. Trial experience and experience beyond competition related litigation. Excellent communication, analytical, organization, and negotiation skills are essential. At Apple, base pay is one part of our total compensation package and is determined within a range. This provides the opportunity to progress as you grow and develop within a role. The base pay range for this role is between $200,700 and $301,700, and your base pay will depend on your skills, qualifications, experience, and location. Apple employees also have the opportunity to become an Apple shareholder through participation in Apple's discretionary employee stock programs. Apple employees are eligible for discretionary restricted stock unit awards, and can purchase Apple stock at a discount if voluntarily participating in Apple's Employee Stock Purchase Plan. You'll also receive benefits including: Comprehensive medical and dental coverage, retirement benefits, a range of discounted products and free services, and for formal education related to advancing your career at Apple, reimbursement for certain educational expenses - including tuition. Additionally, this role might be eligible for discretionary bonuses or commission payments as well as relocation. Learn more about Apple Benefits. Note: Apple benefit, compensation and employee stock programs are subject to eligibility requirements and other terms of the applicable plan or program. Apple is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to inclusion and diversity. We seek to promote equal opportunity for all applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, Veteran status, or other legally protected characteristics. Learn more about your EEO rights as an applicant . Apple accepts applications to this posting on an ongoing basis. #J-18808-Ljbffr
    $200.7k-301.7k yearly 5d ago
  • Lead Counsel

    Scale Ai, Inc. 4.1company rating

    Counselor internship job in San Francisco, CA

    Join the team shaping the future of AI at Scale. Come join our legal team to work on the most exciting legal, policy, and operational issues at the leading edge of AI. We're seeking a strong product lawyer with deep labor and employment law expertise. As product counsel, you will advise on all legal aspects of product development, launch, and operations - including regulatory compliance, user terms, privacy, and risk management - while bringing specialized employment law expertise. You will serve as product and employment counsel for teams building human‑in‑the‑loop systems and global contributor networks, while also providing comprehensive employment law counsel across the organization. The ideal candidate will have deep labor and employment law expertise, a technology background, and a demonstrable history of providing practical product counsel to solve complex, time‑sensitive problems in close partnership with cross‑functional teams. You will: Strategic Product Advice: Lead labor law strategy for product development, embedding worker classification and global labor law compliance into Scale's products and processes by design, while also advising on related product and regulatory matters in collaboration with the broader legal team. Cross‑Functional Collaboration: Partner with Product, Engineering, Operations, People, Communications, Marketing, and Finance to mitigate labor law and regulatory issues in tasking platforms and contributor workforce management. Employment Counsel: Advise on domestic and international employment law including recruitment, employee relations, performance management, investigations, leaves, compensation, benefits, restrictive covenants, privacy, and immigration. Risk Mitigation: Identify evolving workforce challenges, provide proactive solutions, and partner with litigators to calibrate risk and improve processes while meeting business needs. Agreements: Draft, review, and negotiate employment agreements, offer letters, confidentiality agreements, arbitration agreements, settlement agreements, and compensation plans globally. Training: Develop and deliver labor and employment law training to enhance Scale's compliance culture. Litigation Support: Lead pre‑litigation matters including demand letters and dispute resolution, and support litigation counsel with discovery coordination and outside counsel management. Ideally you'd have: Experience: 5+ years of experience in labor and employment law at a top‑tier law firm and/or in‑house legal department (ideally product counseling within a high‑growth technology company). Experience advising on broader product, privacy, or regulatory matters is a plus. Education: JD and active membership in at least one U.S. state bar (California preferred) in good standing. Strategic Thinking: Ability to think strategically at a high level and from deep in the details to drive complex problem‑solving and develop creative, business‑forward solutions. Risk Calibration: Ability to calibrate risk, distinguish business from legal risk, and communicate it clearly to executive, business, and technical audiences. Collaboration: Roll‑up‑your‑sleeves attitude to tackle projects large and small with a low‑ego, collaborative approach across the organization. Technical Fluency: Deep interest in artificial intelligence, generative AI, and machine learning technology, with the ability to engage effectively with technical teams. Agility and Organization: Ability to think quickly and manage evolving priorities in a fast‑paced environment with excellent organizational and communication skills. Compensation packages at Scale for eligible roles include base salary, equity, and benefits. The range displayed on each job posting reflects the minimum and maximum target for new hire salaries for the position, determined by work location and additional factors, including job‑related skills, experience, interview performance, and relevant education or training. Scale employees in eligible roles are also granted equity based compensation, subject to Board of Directors approval. Your recruiter can share more about the specific salary range for your preferred location during the hiring process, and confirm whether the hired role will be eligible for equity grant. You'll also receive benefits including, but not limited to: comprehensive health, dental and vision coverage, retirement benefits, a learning and development stipend, and generous PTO. Additionally, this role may be eligible for additional benefits such as a commuter stipend. Please reference the job posting's subtitle for where this position will be located. For pay transparency purposes, the base salary range for this full‑time position in the locations of San Francisco, New York, Seattle is: $231,000 - $288,750 USD PLEASE NOTE: Our policy requires a 90‑day waiting period before reconsidering candidates for the same role. This allows us to ensure a fair and thorough evaluation of all applicants. About Us: At Scale, our mission is to develop reliable AI systems for the world's most important decisions. Our products provide the high‑quality data and full‑stack technologies that power the world's leading models, and help enterprises and governments build, deploy, and oversee AI applications that deliver real impact. We work closely with industry leaders like Meta, Cisco, DLA Piper, Mayo Clinic, Time Inc., the Government of Qatar, and U.S. government agencies including the Army and Air Force. We are expanding our team to accelerate the development of AI applications. We believe that everyone should be able to bring their whole selves to work, which is why we are proud to be an inclusive and equal opportunity workplace. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability status, gender identity or Veteran status. We are committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to applicants with physical and mental disabilities. If you need assistance and/or a reasonable accommodation in the application or recruiting process due to a disability, please contact us at accommodations@scale.com. Please see the United States Department of Labor's Know Your Rights poster for additional information. PLEASE NOTE: We collect, retain and use personal data for our professional business purposes, including notifying you of job opportunities that may be of interest and sharing with our affiliates. We limit the personal data we collect to that which we believe is appropriate and necessary to manage applicants' needs, provide our services, and comply with applicable laws. Any information we collect in connection with your application will be treated in accordance with our internal policies and programs designed to protect personal data. Please see our privacy policy for additional information. #J-18808-Ljbffr
    $231k-288.8k yearly 4d ago
  • Lead Commercial Counsel

    Rippling

    Counselor internship job in San Francisco, CA

    Rippling gives businesses one place to run HR, IT, and Finance. It brings together all of the workforce systems that are normally scattered across a company, like payroll, expenses, benefits, and computers. For the first time ever, you can manage and automate every part of the employee lifecycle in a single system. Take onboarding, for example. With Rippling, you can hire a new employee anywhere in the world and set up their payroll, corporate card, computer, benefits, and even third-party apps like Slack and Microsoft 365-all within 90 seconds. Based in San Francisco, CA, Rippling has raised $1.4B+ from the world's top investors-including Kleiner Perkins, Founders Fund, Sequoia, Greenoaks, and Bedrock-and was named one of America's best startup employers by Forbes. We prioritize candidate safety. Please be aware that all official communication will only be sent from @ Rippling.com addresses. About the role We are seeking an experienced, highly-motivated, and business-minded Lead Commercial Counsel on the Legal & Compliance Team. You are a sharp self-starter that is eager to take an ownership role in scaling Rippling's commercial legal function to be best-in‑class, while simultaneously counseling on complex strategic initiatives and getting deals done efficiently and effectively. This is a highly visible, strategic role requiring both strong leadership and hands‑on execution. You will report to the Associate General Counsel, Corporate, and collaborate closely with leaders across Legal & Compliance, Sales, Business Development, Revenue Operations, Procurement, Product, Real Estate, Finance, and Security. What you will do Advise on a variety of commercial matters, including enterprise SaaS agreements, strategic alliances, channel partnerships, customer negotiations, and vendor relationships Mentor and develop a small commercial team supporting Rippling's global business Partner with our Sales, Business Development, and other GTM teams to develop, refine, and manage Rippling's commercial counseling and contracting function Develop and refine enablement tools (e.g. collateral, playbooks, training, templates, negotiation strategies) Drive consistency, predictability, and scalability across Rippling's global commercial contracting motions Navigate complex global regulatory frameworks to create scalable and innovative solutions to support our products and services Collaborate cross-functionally with internal teams (Privacy, Security, Product, Engineering, and Finance) on development and documentation of new features and services What you will need 7+ years of commercial contracting experience, including 3+ years in-house experience Law degree (J.D. or equivalent) Prior in‑house experience at a high‑growth SaaS or technology company strongly preferred Deep expertise in technology transactions, including SaaS licensing, data integrations, strategic alliances, procurement and vendor negotiations, and channel and reseller programs, as well as familiarity with AI, privacy, and cybersecurity considerations Demonstrated ability to lead or mentor attorneys or legal staff Excellent drafting and communication skills, with the ability to distill complex legal issues into clear, actionable advice Ability to thrive in a fast‑paced, rapidly evolving environment, managing a high volume of matters, shifting priorities, and time‑sensitive demands with precision and urgency Entrepreneurial, solution‑oriented mindset, including a bias to finding the path to “yes” but confidence in knowing when to say “no”, and a willingness to roll up your sleeves Strong analytical, problem‑solving, project management, and process optimization skills, with a passion for building scalable and efficient legal workflows Sense of humor About the team Our team keeps Rippling's commercial engine running efficiently and compliantly by working to accelerate revenue while protecting the business. We support Sales, Business Development, and other GTM teams globally, advising on commercial strategy, negotiating increasingly complex deals, and enabling Rippling to continue to grow and scale. This role offers the opportunity to lead and scale a world‑class commercial legal function at a fast‑growing company. Additional Information Rippling is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to building a diverse and inclusive workforce and do not discriminate based on race, religion, color, national origin, ancestry, physical disability, mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, age, sexual orientation, veteran or military status, or any other legally protected characteristics, Rippling is committed to providing reasonable accommodations for candidates with disabilities who need assistance during the hiring process. To request a reasonable accommodation, please email accommodations@rippling.com Rippling highly values having employees working in‑office to foster a collaborative work environment and company culture. Rippling considers working in the office, at least three days a week under current policy, to be an essential function of the employee's role. This role will receive a competitive salary + benefits + equity. A variety of factors are considered when determining someone's compensation-including a candidate's professional background, experience, and location. Final offer amounts may vary from the amounts listed below. #J-18808-Ljbffr
    $136k-281k yearly est. 6d ago
  • Lead Commercial Counsel (First In-House Attorney) - San Francisco (917-SLS)

    Solutus Legal Search, LLC

    Counselor internship job in San Francisco, CA

    Our client, a fast-growing emerging growth enterprise SaaS AI company, has exclusively retained Solutus Legal to hire a Legal Counsel who will serve as its first in-house attorney and legal leader. This is a high-impact opportunity to build a legal function, and partner directly with a proven founding team (previous successful exit) as the company scales with major enterprise customers. Not all roles are created equal - and this one stands apart. This is a unique leadership opportunity to join a thriving organization as its first lawyer and work closely with a seasoned executive team with a proven record of success. Responsibilities Include: Lead all aspects of the legal function for the business including commercial, general corporate, employment, privacy and other legal matters. Manage and run the Company's complex commercial enterprise deals. Partner with company leadership, business teams, and cross-functional stakeholders to address legal matters and strategically manage and scale the legal function. Partner with GTM leadership to accelerate deal velocity with practical, business-first guidance. Design and implement scalable legal processes and tools that streamline deal cycles and reduce risk. Advise internal stakeholders on day-to-day legal matters, including data privacy, security, intellectual property, and regulatory. Manage outside counsel relationships and projects as needed. The Ideal Candidate 6+ years of legal experience. Experience working with enterprise SaaS companies In house experience is preferred, but our client will consider strong law firm candidates who have worked closely with enterprise SaaS companies. Owning and closing complex SaaS and technology transactions. Familiarity with data privacy and security frameworks. Have a builder's mindset, sound and practical business judgment, and comfort balancing risk and opportunity. Be a clear, concise communicator who earns trust across sales, product, finance, and executives, and thrives in a high-growth, hands-on environment. Problem solver Intellectually curious Proactive temperament Loves to learn. This is an outstanding opportunity for a business-minded attorney who wants to architect a modern legal function and partner closely with leadership as the company scales. The role is based in San Francisco, with an in-office, highly collaborative culture and flexibility in scheduling. Targeted base compensation is around $245,000, with a significant equity grant, which is competitive for an emerging growth organization with this profile. Individual compensation will depend on level of seniority and directly relevant experience. As the company continues to expand, this role will offer opportunities to take on increasing scope and responsibility. Solutus has been selected as the exclusive representative on this search. Resumes sent directly to our client will be routed to Solutus for review. Ref. #917-SLS #J-18808-Ljbffr
    $245k yearly 2d ago
  • Commercial Counsel

    Monograph

    Counselor internship job in San Francisco, CA

    Employment Type Full time Department Legal About Us: Notion helps you build beautiful tools for your life's work. In today's world of endless apps and tabs, Notion provides one place for teams to get everything done, seamlessly connecting docs, notes, projects, calendar, and email-with AI built in to find answers and automate work. Millions of users, from individuals to large organizations like Toyota, Figma, and OpenAI, love Notion for its flexibility and choose it because it helps them save time and money. In-person collaboration is essential to Notion's culture. We require all team members to work from our offices on Mondays and Thursdays, our designated Anchor Days. Certain teams or positions may require additional in-office workdays. About The Role: As our Commercial Counsel, you will support our cross-functional partner teams and our growing sales team in the Americas. We are looking for a team member who is excited about our passionate user base and is interested in joining a dedicated cross-functional team that engages with our customers, community, and vendors. What You\'ll Achieve: Have responsibility for providing practical day-to-day commercial legal support to the Notion Sales team in the Americas, including negotiation of customer subscription agreements. Employ a business-centric mindset to independently identify creative solutions Support procurement and requesting business teams on negotiation of vendor agreements Work with various global partner teams on a wide range of special projects that require legal support Skills You\'ll Need to Bring: Admitted to the California Bar or eligible for Registered In-House Counsel eligible 3+ years of combined experience practicing as a commercial attorney within a law firm or software technology company, including 1+ years in-house commercial legal experience at a software technology company Ability to confidently and independently manage and negotiate SaaS agreements with a wide variety of customers Strong understanding of cloud services and general SaaS business practices, and a willingness to dive into Notion\'s product offerings, operational processes, and security and privacy practices and policies in order to build a strong foundation for providing support across all relevant lines of business Resilience, resourcefulness, the ability to directly interact and build meaningful relationships and trust with internal and external clients and leaders, and the ability to make recommendations and decisions with imperfect facts Experience negotiating with technology and professional services vendors Excellent drafting, written and verbal communication skills Demonstrated interest in artificial intelligence solutions in a work setting. Bonus Points: Certified Information Privacy Professional or equivalent Experience supporting channel and reseller partnerships Familiarity using Notion We hire talented and passionate people from a variety of backgrounds because we want our global employee base to represent the wide diversity of our customers. If you're excited about a role but your past experience doesn't align perfectly with every bullet point listed in the job description, we still encourage you to apply. If you're a builder at heart, share our company values, and enthusiastic about making software toolmaking ubiquitous, we want to hear from you. Notion is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate in hiring or any employment decision based on race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), marital status, ancestry, physical or mental disability, genetic information, veteran status, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, or other applicable legally protected characteristic. Notion considers qualified applicants with criminal histories, consistent with applicable federal, state and local law. Notion is also committed to providing reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities and disabled veterans in our job application procedures. If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability, please let your recruiter know. Notion is committed to providing highly competitive cash compensation, equity, and benefits. The compensation offered for this role will be based on multiple factors such as location, the role's scope and complexity, and the candidate's experience and expertise, and may vary from the range provided below. For roles based in San Francisco, the estimated base salary range for this role is $185,000 - $215,000. By clicking “Submit Application”, I understand and agree that Notion and its affiliates and subsidiaries will collect and process my information in accordance with Notion's Global Recruiting Privacy Policy. Notion Global Recruiting Privacy Policy. #LI-Onsite #J-18808-Ljbffr
    $185k-215k yearly 2d ago
  • Counsel, Commercial

    Openai 4.2company rating

    Counselor internship job in San Francisco, CA

    About the Team OpenAI's Legal team plays a crucial role in advancing our mission by tackling innovative and fundamental legal issues in AI. The team includes professionals from diverse legal fields - technology, AI, infrastructure, privacy, IP, corporate, employment, tax, regulatory, and litigation - who collaborate closely with colleagues across the company. If you are passionate about being a technology lawyer working on cutting‑edge challenges, you'll thrive here. About the Role We are seeking an experienced commercial attorney to join our commercial legal team. Based in the US, you will help lead commercial legal support for OpenAI's rapidly growing business, working with teams such as GTM, Partnerships, Procurement, Finance, Product, Infrastructure, and Engineering. This is a great opportunity to join OpenAI's commercial legal team, negotiating high‑impact agreements and helping to build scalable frameworks for responsible growth. This role is based in San Francisco, CA. We use a hybrid work model of 3 days in the office per week. In this role, you will: Serve as the legal partner for OpenAI's business transactions, partnerships, and operations. Provide practical, business‑oriented legal advice to teams including Sales, Partnerships, Finance, Procurement, and Operations. Identify and address commercial, product, regulatory, privacy, and other legal issues arising from commercial transactions. Develop strategies and processes for handling legal issues in creative and scalable ways that support growth. Monitor and advise on regulatory and compliance matters affecting AI and technology. Collaborate with colleagues across OpenAI's global legal team to ensure alignment across jurisdictions. You might thrive in this role if you: Have 7+ years of experience across in‑house and technology‑focused law firm roles. Bring a strong background in drafting and negotiating complex commercial contracts. Are comfortable operating in an entrepreneurial environment, and are proactive and independent. Communicate with clarity and business judgment, tailoring advice to enable responsible growth. Build cross‑functional relationships and adapt communication styles to diverse audiences. Have a strong sense of ownership, intellectual curiosity, and enthusiasm for technology. Can demonstrate sound judgment in ambiguous or fast‑changing situations. About OpenAI OpenAI is an AI research and deployment company dedicated to ensuring that general‑purpose artificial intelligence benefits all of humanity. We push the boundaries of the capabilities of AI systems and seek to safely deploy them to the world through our products. AI is an extremely powerful tool that must be created with safety and human needs at its core, and to achieve our mission, we must encompass and value the many different perspectives, voices, and experiences that form the full spectrum of humanity. We are an equal opportunity employer, and we do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, age, veteran status, disability, genetic information, or other applicable legally protected characteristic. For additional information, please see OpenAI's Aff…. Background checks for applicants will be administered in accordance with applicable law, and qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment consistent with those laws, including the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers, and the California Fair Chance Act, for US‑based candidates. For unincorporated Los Angeles County workers: we reasonably believe that criminal history may have a direct, adverse and negative relationship with the following job duties, potentially resulting in the withdrawal of a conditional offer of employment: protect computer hardware entrusted to you from theft, loss or damage; return all computer hardware in your possession (including the data contained therein) upon termination of employment or end of assignment; and maintain the confidentiality of proprietary, confidential, and non‑public information. In addition, job duties require access to secure and protected information technology systems and related data security obligations. To notify OpenAI that you believe this job posting is non‑compliant, please submit a report through this form. No response will be provided to inquiries unrelated to job posting compliance. We are committed to providing reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities, and requests can be made via this link. OpenAI Global Applicant Privacy Policy At OpenAI, we believe artificial intelligence has the potential to help people solve immense global challenges, and we want the upside of AI to be widely shared. Join us in shaping the future of technology. #J-18808-Ljbffr
    $70k-126k yearly est. 3d ago
  • Commercial Counsel, Government Contracts

    Pantera Capital

    Counselor internship job in Palo Alto, CA

    About xAI xAI's mission is to create AI systems that can accurately understand the universe and aid humanity in its pursuit of knowledge. Our team is small, highly motivated, and focused on engineering excellence. This organization is for individuals who appreciate challenging themselves and thrive on curiosity. We operate with a flat organizational structure. All employees are expected to be hands‑on and to contribute directly to the company's mission. Leadership is given to those who show initiative and consistently deliver excellence. Work ethic and strong prioritization skills are important. All engineers are expected to have strong communication skills. They should be able to concisely and accurately share knowledge with their teammates. About the Role As Commercial Counsel with a focus on government contracts, you will serve as a key legal partner to xAI's business teams, providing strategic advice on federal, state, and local government contracting matters. You will support the company's growth in the public sector by enabling compliant, efficient pursuit and execution of government opportunities involving AI and advanced technologies. This role requires deep expertise in government procurement laws and regulations, combined with strong commercial negotiation skills in a fast‑paced tech environment. Responsibilities Draft, review, negotiate, and manage a wide range of government contracts, including software licenses, SaaS agreements, services contracts, teaming agreements, and subcontracts. Advise on compliance with applicable laws and regulations, including the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR), Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS), agency‑specific supplements, and other procurement rules. Provide counsel on bid protests, claims, disputes, audits, investigations, and regulatory inquiries related to government contracts. Support proposal preparation, including reviewing RFPs/RFIs, assessing risks, and ensuring compliance in submissions. Collaborate cross‑functionally with sales, product, engineering, finance, and compliance teams to structure deals that align with business objectives while mitigating legal risks. Advise on related issues such as intellectual property ownership and licensing, data rights, privacy, cybersecurity requirements (e.g., CMMC), export controls, conflicts of interest, and ethics compliance. Develop and maintain contract templates, playbooks, policies, and training materials to improve and scale government contracting processes. Monitor changes in government contracting laws and regulations and provide proactive guidance to the business. Required Qualifications J.D. from an accredited law school and active membership in good standing in at least one U.S. state bar (California or District of Columbia preferred). 8+ years of relevant experience in government contracts law, gained at a top law firm, in‑house at a technology company, and/or in government (a mix is ideal). Substantial experience drafting and negotiating complex government contracts, with a strong understanding of FAR/DFARS compliance, cost accounting standards, and socioeconomic requirements. Proven track record advising on federal procurement processes, including GSA schedules, OTAs, and other innovative contracting vehicles. Excellent analytical, writing, and communication skills, with the ability to provide clear, practical advice to non‑legal stakeholders. Demonstrated ability to manage multiple priorities in a dynamic, high‑growth environment and propose creative solutions to novel challenges. Passion for technology, AI, and mission‑driven work. Preferred Qualifications Experience with government contracts involving software, AI, cloud services, or data analytics. Prior in‑house experience at a technology or defense contractor. Familiarity with U.S. Department of War, intelligence community, or civilian agency contracting. Active security clearance (or eligibility to obtain one). Annual Salary Range $240,000 - $300,000 USD Benefits Base salary is just one part of our total rewards package at xAI, which also includes equity, comprehensive medical, vision, and dental coverage, access to a 401(k) retirement plan, short & long‑term disability insurance, life insurance, and various other discounts and perks. xAI is an equal opportunity employer. California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) Notice #J-18808-Ljbffr
    $60k-127k yearly est. 5d ago
  • Counsel - Commercial, Trade & Compliance (Equity)

    1X.Tech

    Counselor internship job in Palo Alto, CA

    A pioneering robotics and AI company based in Palo Alto is seeking a mid-level Counsel to join their Legal team. In this role, you will handle commercial agreements, ensure legal compliance, and advise teams on complex legal matters. Ideal candidates have 5-8 years of experience and an active law license. The position offers competitive compensation with benefits including health insurance and a 401(k). #J-18808-Ljbffr
    $60k-127k yearly est. 4d ago
  • Strategic Commercial Counsel for AI Partnerships

    Menlo Ventures

    Counselor internship job in San Francisco, CA

    A forward-thinking AI company in San Francisco seeks a Commercial Counsel to support cutting-edge AI initiatives. The role involves negotiating various commercial agreements and collaborating with diverse teams. Ideal candidates should have a JD, 3-7 years of legal experience, and excellent communication skills. Join us in advancing responsible AI development with a focus on innovation and collaboration. #J-18808-Ljbffr
    $60k-128k yearly est. 6d ago
  • Litigation Counsel

    Futureshaper.com

    Counselor internship job in San Francisco, CA

    Waymo is an autonomous driving technology company with the mission to be the world's most trusted driver. Since its start as the Google Self-Driving Car Project in 2009, Waymo has focused on building the Waymo Driver-The World's Most Experienced Driver™-to improve access to mobility while saving thousands of lives now lost to traffic crashes. The Waymo Driver powers Waymo's fully autonomous ride-hail service and can also be applied to a range of vehicle platforms and product use cases. The Waymo Driver has provided over ten million rider-only trips, enabled by its experience autonomously driving over 100 million miles on public roads and tens of billions in simulation across 15+ U.S. states. As part of Waymo's Legal team, you will work on the exciting legal issues surrounding our transformational autonomous driving technology and help drive our business lines forward from technology ideation through scaled commercial deployment. We partner with our public policy, safety, security and privacy experts to define transportation policy for the autonomous driving world to come, advising on regulatory changes that support and protect our users around the world. We collaborate with our engineering, product, strategy and operations teams to develop and protect our intellectual property portfolio and drive our corporate and commercial transactions. We ensure compliance with an increasingly complex and dynamic range of global regulations. And we anticipate, mitigate, and litigate high-profile and precedent-setting legal matters. In this hybrid role you will report to the Assistant General Counsel. You will: Primarily responsible for managing litigation, support claims management, civil subpoenas, and related document production Further Waymo's litigation readiness, including proactive discovery preparedness Provide proactive litigation and product liability prevention advice Provide strategic counsel on the development of emerging law pertaining to AV liability Participate on the legal on call rotation for incident response Advise on, and prepare responses to document and information requests for investigations You have: 6+ years of prior litigation experience with a law firm and/or in-house legal department. Product liability, automotive negligence, and/or data rights litigation experience Excellent communication skills and ability to partner effectively at all levels of the company and cross-functionally, including with executives and technical staff. Detailed and in-depth understanding of the litigation life-cycle, experience managing offensive and defensive litigation team efforts, and ediscovery processes, workflows and best practices. Strong organizational skills and attention to detail; ability to manage a significant workload with competing deadlines in a fast-paced environment. Experience working with engineers of complex products and/or novel technologies We prefer: Experience counseling across a range of subject matters relevant to regulated industries or AI. In-house and/or trial experience. Experience responding to governmental requests for information, and/or other torts, commercial, employment, land-use/property rights, or IP litigation experience. On call or incident response experience Experience advising on document retention programs International litigation/arbitration experience Travel Requirements Likely 10%-15%, depending on work location and case load The expected base salary range for this full-time position across US locations is listed below. Actual starting pay will be based on job-related factors, including exact work location, experience, relevant training and education, and skill level. Your recruiter can share more about the specific salary range for the role location or, if the role can be performed remote, the specific salary range for your preferred location, during the hiring process. Waymo employees are also eligible to participate in Waymo's discretionary annual bonus program, equity incentive plan, and generous Company benefits program, subject to eligibility requirements. Salary Range: $238,000 - $302,000 USD #J-18808-Ljbffr
    $60k-128k yearly est. 2d ago
  • Copyright & Commercial Counsel

    Troveo Ai

    Counselor internship job in San Francisco, CA

    About Troveo Troveo is building the next-generation data platform to train AI video models. We offer the world's largest library of AI video training data, offering millions of hours of licensed, training-ready content. Our end-to-end data pipeline connects creators, rights holders, and AI research labs, enabling scalable, compliant, and innovative uses of video for AI applications and model development. Role Summary The Commercial & Copyright Counsel will be responsible for reviewing, drafting, and negotiating a wide range of commercial agreements, with particular emphasis on content and data licensing. This role requires sound judgment, strong drafting skills, and the ability to provide clear, actionable legal advice in a fast-moving startup environment. The successful candidate will be passionate about AI and able to operate independently while working closely with the leadership team to develop and implement a legal strategy. Responsibilities Draft, review, and negotiate commercial agreements, including content licensing agreements, data and artificial intelligence training agreements, master services agreements, statements of work, non-disclosure agreements, amendments, and renewals. Implement and oversee systems to manage and analyze the growing volume of contracts while maintaining consistency, clarity, and appropriate risk allocation. Provide day-to-day legal support across the business, including review of vendor and partnership agreements and guidance on legal issues arising from product and operational decisions. Develop and maintain contract templates, internal guidance, and lightweight legal processes designed to scale with the company. Collaborate with and oversee outside counsel, including managing timelines, scope, and budgets. Required Qualifications Juris Doctor or equivalent degree from a top-tier law school. Membership in good standing with at least one United States state bar. At least seven years of legal experience, with the majority of that at a law firm. Substantial experience drafting and negotiating commercial contracts. Expertise in copyright law, particularly as it applies to licensing. Strong legal writing skills and the ability to communicate complex legal concepts clearly and practically. Ability to manage multiple matters simultaneously and work with minimal supervision. Preferred Experience Experience advising clients in the technology, media, entertainment, or content licensing sectors. Exposure to data licensing, artificial intelligence, or digital rights management issues. Comfort working in an evolving regulatory and commercial environment. Why Join Troveo? Shape the strategy and operating model of a high-growth venture-backed startup at the intersection of media and AI. Work directly with senior leadership on company-defining initiatives. A collaborative environment with a talented, diverse team of subject matter experts. Opportunity to grow into a senior role as the company scales. Competitive compensation package with equity upside and benefits. #J-18808-Ljbffr
    $60k-128k yearly est. 6d ago
  • Commercial Counsel

    Braintrust

    Counselor internship job in San Francisco, CA

    About the company Braintrust is the AI observability platform. By connecting evals and observability in one workflow, Braintrust gives builders the visibility to understand how AI behaves in production and the tools to improve it. Teams at Notion, Stripe, Zapier, Vercel, and Ramp use Braintrust to compare models, test prompts, and catch regressions - turning production data into better AI with every release. About the Role We're looking for our first in-house legal hire to join Braintrust. This role will be critical as we scale our sales and customer base, helping us close deals, navigate data privacy, and build a scalable legal function from the ground up. You'll work closely with sales, product, engineering, and leadership to negotiate enterprise contracts, ensure compliance with data regulations, and design the processes that allow us to move quickly without unnecessary risk. This is a hands‑on role where you'll set strategy and also roll up your sleeves to get deals across the line. What You'll Do Contracts and Commercial Support Draft, review, and negotiate a wide range of commercial agreements including SaaS and on‑prem agreements, MSAs, NDAs, vendor agreements, consulting agreements, DPAs, and partnership agreements. Lead legal support for complex, high‑value enterprise sales transactions, and work closely with our sales team to close deals. Build strong working relationships with customer legal teams to accelerate adoption. Scaling the Legal Function Develop contract playbooks, template agreements, and streamlined processes for the sales team. Implement tools and systems to increase visibility, improve workflows, and maintain deal velocity. Support governance, risk, and compliance programs. Cross-Functional Partnership Collaborate with Sales, Finance, HR, Product, and Engineering to ensure legal alignment across the business. Provide strategic guidance on commercial legal matters, emerging regulations, and market trends. Support leadership with corporate governance and fundraising as needed. What We're Looking For JD from an accredited law school and admitted to the bar and in good standing in California, or otherwise authorized to practice law (e.g., have registered in‑house status) 3‑5 years of relevant legal experience, including at least 2 years in‑house at a high‑growth SaaS company Extensive experience with enterprise software agreements and technology transactions Ability to balance legal risk with business objectives and keep deals moving Exceptional written and verbal communication skills with the ability to influence stakeholders at all levels Comfort operating as a team of one while building the function for scale Nice to Have Experience with AI, developer platforms, or cloud infrastructure Familiarity with the legal considerations around AI‑assisted development and enterprise adoption Background working with customers in regulated industries such as healthcare or finance Experience building legal processes through a hyper‑growth phase Benefits include Medical, dental, and vision insurance Daily lunch, snacks, and beverages Flexible time off Competitive salary and equity AI Stipend Equal opportunity Braintrust is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status. #J-18808-Ljbffr
    $60k-128k yearly est. 5d ago
  • Commercial Counsel

    Sierra 4.4company rating

    Counselor internship job in San Francisco, CA

    About us At Sierra, we're creating a platform to help businesses build better, more human customer experiences with AI. We are primarily an in-person company based in San Francisco, with growing offices in Atlanta, New York, London, and Singapore. We are guided by a set of values that are at the core of our actions and define our culture: Trust, Customer Obsession, Craftsmanship, Intensity, and Family. These values are the foundation of our work, and we are committed to upholding them in everything we do. Our co-founders are Bret Taylor and Clay Bavor. Bret currently serves as Board Chair of OpenAI. Previously, he was co-CEO of Salesforce (which had acquired the company he founded, Quip) and CTO of Facebook. Bret was also one of Google's earliest product managers and co-creator of Google Maps. Before founding Sierra, Clay spent 18 years at Google, where he most recently led Google Labs. Earlier, he started and led Google's AR/VR effort, Project Starline, and Google Lens. Before that, Clay led the product and design teams for Google Workspace. What you'll do As one of our early legal hires, you will have the opportunity to join a small but high-impact legal team at an early stage. We are looking for someone who has deep expertise in commercial contracts, but also someone who is also eager to broaden their scope across IP, regulatory, and product. You will thrive in dynamic environments, enjoy tackling challenges beyond your comfort zone, and be excited to contribute across the business. In return, we'll provide the support and opportunities you need to grow and excel as a lawyer. You'll be part of a legal team that is highly respected within both the company and the broader legal industry-committed to excellence, collaboration, and making a meaningful impact. Commercial Contracting: Structure, negotiate and advise on all commercial contracts, including SaaS subscription agreements, technology licenses, professional services agreements, channel partner agreement, vendor agreements and NDAs. Commercial privacy and security contracting experience (e.g., DPAs, BAAs, security agreements) is a plus. Operational Excellence: Help build out our commercial function to be best in class. We aim to be the fastest and strongest, where the legal team is the differentiator in the contract lifecycle. You will be developing templates, playbooks, and workflows to drive efficiency and scalability. Expertise: Deep knowledge of practice areas that underpin the commercial practice, including contract law, IP and privacy. You will also want to work in AI and understand the nuances of law as it relates to AI, including the evolving regulatory frameworks. You will be expected to advise broadly on all contractual issues and be comfortable doing so. Teamwork: A team player first and foremost. Sierra is a unique place to work, with a strong sense of togetherness, and the legal team is no exception. You will look out for your colleagues, be accustomed to sharing and helping the team succeed. Judgement: Understand risk in the context of a hyperscaling business, have sound judgement and be strategic in your decision making. You will not be afraid to make judgement calls, and you will be empowered to do so. Approach: A strong work ethic with an eye for detail. You will strive for perfection, and expect that of others. Collaborate: Collaborate cross-functionally with Sales, Operations, and Agent Development teams to support revenue growth and strategic business initiatives. What you'll bring 2-6 years of legal experience, with a combination of both large law firm and in-house experience at a tech company. A strong background in negotiating and managing complex commercial contracts, preferably in SaaS, AI, or enterprise software. Strong communication skills (verbal and written) and the ability to partner with both legal and non-legal stakeholders. A proactive mindset and the ability to navigate ambiguity in a fast-paced, dynamic startup environment. Even better… Experience of privacy/regulatory frameworks and can advise on data processing agreements and security-related contract provisions. A passion for AI, with a deep understanding of AI products, LLMs and the related legal issues. Law firm experience at a top-tier, internationally recognized law firm. Experience working at a high-growth startup and operating with a sense of ownership. Our values Trust: We build trust with our customers with our accountability, empathy, quality, and responsiveness. We build trust in AI by making it more accessible, safe, and useful. We build trust with each other by showing up for each other professionally and personally, creating an environment that enables all of us to do our best work. Customer Obsession: We deeply understand our customers' business goals and relentlessly focus on driving outcomes, not just technical milestones. Everyone at the company knows and spends time with our customers. When our customer is having an issue, we drop everything and fix it. Craftsmanship: We get the details right, from the words on the page to the system architecture. We have good taste. When we notice something isn't right, we take the time to fix it. We are proud of the products we produce. We continuously self-reflect to continuously self-improve. Intensity: We know we don't have the luxury of patience. We play to win. We care about our product being the best, and when it isn't, we fix it. When we fail, we talk about it openly and without blame so we succeed the next time. Family: We know that balance and intensity are compatible, and we model it in our actions and processes. We are the best technology company for parents. We support and respect each other and celebrate each other's personal and professional achievements. What we offer We want our benefits to reflect our values and offer the following to full-time employees: Flexible (Unlimited) Paid Time Off Medical, Dental, and Vision benefits for you and your family Life Insurance and Disability Benefits Retirement Plan (e.g., 401K, pension) with Sierra match Parental Leave Fertility and family building benefits through Carrot Lunch, as well as delicious snacks and coffee to keep you energized Discretionary Benefit Stipend giving people the ability to spend where it matters most Free alphorn lessons These benefits are further detailed in Sierra's policies and are subject to change at any time, consistent with the terms of any applicable compensation or benefits plans. Eligible full-time employees can participate in Sierra's equity plans subject to the terms of the applicable plans and policies. Be you, with us We're working to bring the transformative power of AI to every organization in the world. To do so, it is important to us that the diversity of our employees represents the diversity of our customers. We believe that our work and culture are better when we encourage, support, and respect different skills and experiences represented within our team. We encourage you to apply even if your experience doesn't precisely match the job description. We strive to evaluate all applicants consistently without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, pregnancy, gender expression or identity, sexual orientation, citizenship, or any other legally protected class. #J-18808-Ljbffr
    $95k-149k yearly est. 4d ago
  • Global Commercial Counsel - Channel & Partnerships (Equity)

    Apple Inc. 4.8company rating

    Counselor internship job in Cupertino, CA

    A leading technology company is seeking a Commercial Legal Counsel to join its team in Cupertino, California. This role involves advising on complex contracts and commercial projects related to the sale and distribution of products globally. The ideal candidate should have a JD and 3-7 years of experience in commercial law, with strong interpersonal and drafting skills. If you thrive in a dynamic environment and have a passion for innovation, apply now for this opportunity. #J-18808-Ljbffr
    $173k-230k yearly est. 5d ago
  • Commercial Counsel

    Pantera Capital

    Counselor internship job in Palo Alto, CA

    About xAI xAI's mission is to create AI systems that can accurately understand the universe and aid humanity in its pursuit of knowledge. Our team is small, highly motivated, and focused on engineering excellence. This organization is for individuals who appreciate challenging themselves and thrive on curiosity. We operate with a flat organizational structure. All employees are expected to be hands-on and to contribute directly to the company's mission. Leadership is given to those who show initiative and consistently deliver excellence. Work ethic and strong prioritization skills are important. All engineers are expected to have strong communication skills. They should be able to concisely and accurately share knowledge with their teammates. Responsibilities Exercise your legal acumen to draft, review, and negotiate complex commercial and licensing agreements, including but not limited to enterprise customer agreements, partnership agreements, IP and licensing agreements, and strategic partnership agreements. Collaborate closely with technical, product, sales, finance, and legal team members to establish commercial legal strategies that align with business objectives. Design legal structures and operations that make it as friction‑free as possible to sell xAI's incredible products. Be a swiss army knife: pitch in with precision for anything needed in the legal department, even if it is unfamiliar. This is an in‑office role that requires up to 25% travel. Required Qualifications 8+ years of legal experience-ideally through a combination of experience at innovative technology companies and top‑tier law firms (startup experience a plus). Have in‑house experience as commercial counsel. Be hungry to learn about the products and use cases xAI customers need. Understand the revenue generation process. Have a strong sense of ownership, be inquisitive and enthusiastic about technology, enjoy being continually challenged, and consistently demonstrate sound judgment in navigating complex and ambiguous situations. Have a love for problem solving. Have strong drive to get things done. Have a lot of gas in the tank! Have a JD and license or qualification to practice. Must be committed to being in‑office at least 3+ days/week. Must have both a sense of adventure and a sense of humor. Annual Salary Range $200,000 - $350,000 USD Benefits Base salary is just one part of our total rewards package at xAI, which also includes equity, comprehensive medical, vision, and dental coverage, access to a 401(k) retirement plan, short & long‑term disability insurance, life insurance, and various other discounts and perks. xAI is an equal opportunity employer. California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) Notice #J-18808-Ljbffr
    $60k-127k yearly est. 4d ago
  • Counsel - Commercial, Trade & Compliance

    1X.Tech

    Counselor internship job in Palo Alto, CA

    About 1X We're an AI and robotics company based in Palo Alto, California, on a mission to build a truly abundant society through general-purpose robots capable of performing any kind of work autonomously. We believe that to truly understand the world and grow in intelligence, humanoid robots must live and learn alongside us. That's why we're focused on developing friendly home robots designed to integrate seamlessly into everyday life. We're looking for curious, driven, and passionate people who want to help shape the future of robotics and AI. If this mission excites you, we'd be thrilled to hear from you and explore how you might contribute to our journey. Role Overview We are seeking a mid-level Counsel to join our growing Legal team, focusing on commercial, trade, and compliance matters in support of our global supply chain and operations. This role is ideal for someone with a strong foundation in both in-house and law firm environments. You will work cross-functionally to advise internal teams, manage complex legal agreements, and ensure ongoing regulatory compliance. This is a high-impact role with direct influence on the company's operational risk management and legal strategy. Responsibilities Draft, review, and negotiate a variety of commercial agreements, including supply, distribution, vendor, procurement, and manufacturing contracts Provide legal advice on contract structures, risk allocation, and supplier relationships Advise on import/export regulations, tariffs, and trade controls impacting product sourcing and distribution Partner with supply chain, logistics, and finance teams to ensure compliance with U.S. and international trade laws Monitor evolving trade regulations and assess their operational impact Ensure compliance with product safety, labeling, and regulatory requirements across jurisdictions Collaborate with operations and engineering teams to proactively address compliance risks Serve as a trusted advisor to supply chain, procurement, and commercial operations teams Support risk management, dispute resolution, and compliance training initiatives Coordinate with external counsel on specialized legal matters JD (or equivalent) and active license to practice law in at least one U.S. jurisdiction 5-8 years of legal experience, including time at a reputable law firm and in-house legal department Extensive experience with commercial contracts related to supply chain, procurement, or manufacturing Strong knowledge of U.S. and international trade regulations, tariffs, and customs Familiarity with product safety and regulatory compliance standards Exceptional drafting, negotiation, and communication skills Practical, business-oriented approach to legal problem-solving Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, global, and collaborative environment Exposure to compliance programs (anti-bribery/anti-corruption, sanctions, export controls) is a plus Experience in robotics, manufacturing, technology, or consumer products is preferred Benefits & Compensation Salary Range: $200,00 - 260,000 base + equity Health, dental, and vision insurance 401(k) with company match Paid time off and holidays #J-18808-Ljbffr
    $60k-127k yearly est. 4d ago
  • Commercial Counsel

    Menlo Ventures

    Counselor internship job in San Francisco, CA

    Anthropic's mission is to create reliable, interpretable, and steerable AI systems. We want AI to be safe and beneficial for our users and for society as a whole. Our team is a quickly growing group of committed researchers, engineers, policy experts, and business leaders working together to build beneficial AI systems. As a Commercial Counsel at Anthropic, you'll join our dynamic legal team supporting cutting-edge AI initiatives at the forefront of technological innovation. You'll collaborate with diverse teams across the organization, handling a wide variety of agreements including go-to-market contracts, research and product partnerships, procurement deals, and compute infrastructure agreements. This is an exceptional opportunity to tackle novel legal challenges while contributing directly to responsible AI development. Responsibilities: Structure, negotiate, and close a potentially wide range of commercial agreements spanning GTM, research collaborations, policy and product partnerships, procurement, and compute infrastructure Partner collaboratively with cross-functional teams to ensure alignment on commercial terms and initiatives Develop scalable contract templates, playbooks, and processes to support our fast-growing organization Identify and manage legal risks while maintaining momentum in our rapidly evolving AI landscape Stay current on legal developments affecting AI technologies and provide timely guidance to stakeholders You might be a good fit if you have: A JD and active membership in at least one U.S. state bar (California preferred) 3-7 years of relevant legal experience Exceptional attention to detail and analytical skills Strong ability to quickly learn and adapt to new technologies and legal frameworks Excellent communication skills with the ability to translate complex legal concepts for non-lawyer audiences A low-ego, high-empathy orientation to internal colleagues and external partners Intense curiosity about AI technology and commitment to responsible AI development Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment with shifting priorities and ambiguity A "doer" attitude willing to roll up your sleeves and pitch in where needed Strong candidates may have: Experience leveraging AI to optimize their work or studies Application Deadline: September 15, 2025. Applications will be reviewed after the deadline, and our hiring team plans to begin contacting potential candidates shortly after. We encourage all interested and qualified applicants to submit their materials before this date to ensure full consideration. The expected salary range for this position is: $200,000 - $265,000 USD Logistics Education requirements: We require at least a Bachelor's degree in a related field or equivalent experience. Location-based hybrid policy: Currently, we expect all staff to be in one of our offices at least 25% of the time. However, some roles may require more time in our offices. Visa sponsorship:We do sponsor visas! However, we aren't able to successfully sponsor visas for every role and every candidate. But if we make you an offer, we will make every reasonable effort to get you a visa, and we retain an immigration lawyer to help with this. We encourage you to apply even if you do not believe you meet every single qualification. Not all strong candidates will meet every single qualification as listed. Research shows that people who identify as being from underrepresented groups are more prone to experiencing imposter syndrome and doubting the strength of their candidacy, so we urge you not to exclude yourself prematurely and to submit an application if you're interested in this work. We think AI systems like the ones we're building have enormous social and ethical implications. We think this makes representation even more important, and we strive to include a range of diverse perspectives on our team. How we're different We believe that the highest-impact AI research will be big science. At Anthropic we work as a single cohesive team on just a few large-scale research efforts. And we value impact - advancing our long-term goals of steerable, trustworthy AI - rather than work on smaller and more specific puzzles. We view AI research as an empirical science, which has as much in common with physics and biology as with traditional efforts in computer science. We're an extremely collaborative group, and we host frequent research discussions to ensure that we are pursuing the highest-impact work at any given time. As such, we greatly value communication skills. The easiest way to understand our research directions is to read our recent research. This research continues many of the directions our team worked on prior to Anthropic, including: GPT-3, Circuit-Based Interpretability, Multimodal Neurons, Scaling Laws, AI & Compute, Concrete Problems in AI Safety, and Learning from Human Preferences. Come work with us! Anthropic is a public benefit corporation headquartered in San Francisco. We offer competitive compensation and benefits, optional equity donation matching, generous vacation and parental leave, flexible working hours, and a lovely office space in which to collaborate with colleagues. 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At the same time, we want to understand your unique skills, expertise, and perspective through our hiring process. We invite you to review our AI partnership guidelines for candidates and confirm your understanding by selecting “Yes.” Why Anthropic? * Why do you want to work at Anthropic? (We value this response highly - great answers are often 200-400 words.) In 250 words or less, describe the most challenging academic or professional learning experience you've had and what you took away from it. * Do you require visa sponsorship? * Select... Will you now or will you in the future require employment visa sponsorship to work in the country in which the job you're applying for is located? * Select... Additional Information Add a cover letter or anything else you want to share. Are you open to relocation for this role? * Select... What is the address from which you plan on working? If you would need to relocate, please type "relocating". Have you ever interviewed at Anthropic before? * Select... Voluntary Self-Identification For government reporting purposes, we ask candidates to respond to the below self-identification survey.Completion of the form is entirely voluntary. Whatever your decision, it will not be considered in the hiringprocess or thereafter. Any information that you do provide will be recorded and maintained in aconfidential file. As set forth in Anthropic's Equal Employment Opportunity policy,we do not discriminate on the basis of any protected group status under any applicable law. If you believe you belong to any of the categories of protected veterans listed below, please indicate by making the appropriate selection.As a government contractor subject to the Vietnam Era Veterans Readjustment Assistance Act (VEVRAA), we request this information in order to measurethe effectiveness of the outreach and positive recruitment efforts we undertake pursuant to VEVRAA. Classification of protected categoriesis as follows: A "disabled veteran" is one of the following: a veteran of the U.S. military, ground, naval or air service who is entitled to compensation (or who but for the receipt of military retired pay would be entitled to compensation) under laws administered by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs; or a person who was discharged or released from active duty because of a service-connected disability. A "recently separated veteran" means any veteran during the three-year period beginning on the date of such veteran's discharge or release from active duty in the U.S. military, ground, naval, or air service. An "active duty wartime or campaign badge veteran" means a veteran who served on active duty in the U.S. military, ground, naval or air service during a war, or in a campaign or expedition for which a campaign badge has been authorized under the laws administered by the Department of Defense. An "Armed forces service medal veteran" means a veteran who, while serving on active duty in the U.S. military, ground, naval or air service, participated in a United States military operation for which an Armed Forces service medal was awarded pursuant to Executive Order 12985. Select... Voluntary Self-Identification of Disability Form CC-305 Page 1 of 1 OMB Control Number 1250-0005 Expires 04/30/2026 Voluntary Self-Identification of DisabilityForm CC-305 Page 1 of 1 OMB Control Number 1250-0005 Expires 04/30/2026 Why are you being asked to complete this form? We are a federal contractor or subcontractor. The law requires us to provide equal employment opportunity to qualified people with disabilities. We have a goal of having at least 7% of our workers as people with disabilities. The law says we must measure our progress towards this goal. To do this, we must ask applicants and employees if they have a disability or have ever had one. People can become disabled, so we need to ask this question at least every five years. Completing this form is voluntary, and we hope that you will choose to do so. Your answer is confidential. No one who makes hiring decisions will see it. Your decision to complete the form and your answer will not harm you in any way. If you want to learn more about the law or this form, visit the U.S. Department of Labor's Office of Federal Contract Compliance Programs (OFCCP) website at ***************** . How do you know if you have a disability? A disability is a condition that substantially limits one or more of your “major life activities.” If you have or have ever had such a condition, you are a person with a disability. Disabilities include, but are not limited to: Alcohol or other substance use disorder (not currently using drugs illegally) Autoimmune disorder, for example, lupus, fibromyalgia, rheumatoid arthritis, HIV/AIDS Blind or low vision Cancer (past or present) Cardiovascular or heart disease Celiac disease Cerebral palsy Deaf or serious difficulty hearing Diabetes Disfigurement, for example, disfigurement caused by burns, wounds, accidents, or congenital disorders Epilepsy or other seizure disorder Gastrointestinal disorders, for example, Crohn's Disease, irritable bowel syndrome Intellectual or developmental disability Mental health conditions, for example, depression, bipolar disorder, anxiety disorder, schizophrenia, PTSD Missing limbs or partially missing limbs Mobility impairment, benefiting from the use of a wheelchair, scooter, walker, leg brace(s) and/or other supports Nervous system condition, for example, migraine headaches, Parkinson's disease, multiple sclerosis (MS) Neurodivergence, for example, attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), autism spectrum disorder, dyslexia, dyspraxia, other learning disabilities Partial or complete paralysis (any cause) Pulmonary or respiratory conditions, for example, tuberculosis, asthma, emphysema Short stature (dwarfism) Traumatic brain injury Disability Status Select... PUBLIC BURDEN STATEMENT: According to the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 no persons are required to respond to a collection of information unless such collection displays a valid OMB control number. This survey should take about 5 minutes to complete. #J-18808-Ljbffr
    $60k-128k yearly est. 6d ago
  • Commercial Counsel for AI, SaaS & Growth

    Sierra 4.4company rating

    Counselor internship job in San Francisco, CA

    A technology company in San Francisco seeks a legal professional with 2-6 years of experience focusing on commercial contracts. You will play a key role within a dynamic legal team that collaborates cross-functionally. This position offers opportunities to work on various legal challenges within a fast-paced environment. The ideal candidate brings strong negotiation skills and a proactive approach to legal issues. #J-18808-Ljbffr
    $95k-149k yearly est. 4d ago
  • Commercial Counsel, Procurement

    Pantera Capital

    Counselor internship job in Palo Alto, CA

    About xAI xAI's mission is to create AI systems that can accurately understand the universe and aid humanity in its pursuit of knowledge. Our team is small, highly motivated, and focused on engineering excellence. This organization is for individuals who appreciate challenging themselves and thrive on curiosity. We operate with a flat organizational structure. All employees are expected to be hands‑on and to contribute directly to the company's mission. Leadership is given to those who show initiative and consistently deliver excellence. Work ethic and strong prioritization skills are important. All engineers are expected to have strong communication skills. They should be able to concisely and accurately share knowledge with their teammates. About the Role As a Commercial Counsel at xAI, you'll support procurement efforts by negotiating high-value deals for software, SaaS, hardware, infrastructure, services and anything else under the sun! Working closely with the Data Center and Procurement Lead, you'll tackle complex agreements, ensure compliance, and streamline processes in a fast-paced environment. Expect to dive into strategic negotiations, balance legal and business priorities, and support xAI's mission to advance AI-driven human scientific discovery. This role is based in Palo Alto, California. Responsibilities Draft, review, and negotiate a wide range of commercial agreements for frontier AI company including vendor agreements for software, SaaS, professional services, corporate services, equipment, data licenses, and NDAs. Partner closely with engineering, finance and operations teams to align contracts with business needs. Create processes, templates and playbooks and support the deployment of systems for efficient and scalable contracting. Be extremely versatile, highly responsive, pitch in for anything needed in the Legal department, even if it's unfamiliar or not in your lane. Required Qualifications 5-10 years of legal experience-ideally through a combination of experience at innovative technology companies and/or excellent law firms. Experience in commercial contracting, with a focus on procurement in technology or infrastructure sectors. Proven track record of negotiating complex deals for software, SaaS, hardware, data licenses, capital equipment, or AI-related technologies. Tech‑savvy with an understanding or keen interest in datacenters and emerging technologies like AI. Have a strong sense of ownership, be inquisitive and enthusiastic about technology, enjoy being continually challenged, and can demonstrate sound judgment in ambiguous situations. Have a lot of charge in the battery! Creative solution oriented problem solver. JD from an accredited law school and active bar membership in at least one U.S. state. Annual Salary Range $225,000 - $285,000 USD Benefits Base salary is just one part of our total rewards package at xAI, which also includes equity, comprehensive medical, vision, and dental coverage, access to a 401(k) retirement plan, short & long-term disability insurance, life insurance, and various other discounts and perks. xAI is an equal opportunity employer. For details on data processing, view our Recruitment Privacy Notice. #J-18808-Ljbffr
    $60k-127k yearly est. 4d ago

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