Associate General Counsel, Commercial (Infrastructure)
About The Position
We’re seeking a senior lawyer to participate in commercial legal strategy and execution across OpenAI’s fast-growing infrastructure portfolio. This is a cross-functional role that will partner closely with procurement, supply chain, partnerships, finance, and product teams to structure, negotiate, and manage the transactions that will support OpenAI’s long-term infrastructure ambitions. We’re looking for an experienced infrastructure transactions lawyer who thrives in ambiguity and wants to help define the commercial playbook for infrastructure efforts in the AI era. This role reports to the Associate General Counsel for infrastructure. This role is based in San Francisco, CA. We use a hybrid work model of 3-days in the office per week and offer relocation assistance to new employees.
Requirements
- 10+ years of legal experience, with substantial focus on technology transactions and commercial contracting.
- A mix of in-house and top-tier law firm experience.
- Expertise negotiating agreements in the infrastructure domain.
- Familiarity with global supply chains, infrastructure projects for both buying and building, and manufacturing transactions.
- Demonstrated ability to operate with autonomy and sound judgment in highly technical and fast-moving environments.
- Exceptional communication skills, with an ability to distill complexity into actionable, business-aligned guidance.
- Experience advising on cross-border deals and global regulatory frameworks.
Nice To Haves
- Prior experience with infrastructure, supply agreements, joint ventures, or other complex commercial deals in hardware industries is a strong plus.
Responsibilities
- Own commercial legal strategy and risk management for OpenAI infrastructure transactions.
- Draft, negotiate, and advise on complex agreements with infrastructure suppliers, manufacturers, distributors, and technology partners.
- Support strategic partnerships involving AI infrastructure and hardware supply chains.
- Develop frameworks for procurement, licensing, and collaboration across the infrastructure ecosystem.
- Partner with finance and operations teams to align contract terms with business and compliance requirements.
- Collaborate with policy and regulatory colleagues on issues impacting global supply chains, export controls, and manufacturing.
- Build scalable, efficient contracting processes that support OpenAI’s infrastructure development at speed while managing risk.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
Education Level
No Education Listed
