OpenAI
Counsel, Commercial
$252K–$280K
San Francisco · Hybrid · Full-time · Posted Sep 17, 2026
- Experience
- 7+ years across in-house and technology-focused law firm roles.
About the job
Provides commercial legal support for OpenAI’s business, negotiating agreements and advising teams on transactions, partnerships, operations, and related legal issues.
What you'll do
- Advise business teams on transactions, partnerships, and operations.
- Identify and address legal issues in commercial transactions, including product, regulatory, and privacy matters.
- Develop scalable legal processes and advise on regulatory and compliance matters affecting AI and technology.
What they ask for
- Strong background drafting and negotiating complex commercial contracts.
- Proactive, independent judgment and ability to operate in an entrepreneurial environment.
- Clear communication, business judgment, and cross-functional relationship-building.
Pay
$252K – $280K (base salary)
AI focus
Advise on regulatory and compliance matters affecting AI and technology, and address AI-related issues arising from commercial transactions.
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