Founding AI Product Counsel

Posted 3 days ago

larson maddoxSan Francisco County (CA)

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About the role

A venture-backed artificial intelligence company is seeking a Founding AI Product Counsel to help shape the future of AI governance, risk management, and product development. This role offers the opportunity to join an early-stage team building technology designed to help organizations deploy AI solutions in highly regulated environments. Working alongside founders, product leaders, and engineers, you will play a key role in translating complex legal and regulatory concepts into scalable products and workflows.

Responsibilities:

Advise on legal and regulatory issues impacting AI-powered products
Partner with product and engineering teams throughout the product development lifecycle
Develop practical frameworks related to AI governance, compliance, risk, and responsible deployment
Monitor and interpret emerging AI regulations and industry standards
Support customer-facing discussions involving legal, regulatory, and risk considerations
Contribute to strategic product decisions and long-term platform development
Help build foundational legal and operational processes within a rapidly scaling organization

Qualifications:

J.D. and active U.S. bar membership 4-10 years of relevant legal experience
Experience supporting technology products, emerging technologies, privacy, regulatory, or compliance matters
Strong interest in artificial intelligence and the evolving legal landscape surrounding AIAbility to communicate effectively across legal, business, and technical audiences
Comfortable operating in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial environment
Preferred Experience
Product Counsel
Privacy & Data ProtectionAI Governance / Responsible AIFinTech, HealthTech, or regulated technology sectors
Compensation includes base salary & equity.

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