Associate General Counsel

Runway • San Francisco, CA

44d

About The Position

We are a global AI research and technology company focused on building Universal Simulation systems. The research we are doing and the tools we are building are maturing rapidly and are quickly becoming the foundation for how we will all soon approach making anything. From images to videos, scripted media to documentaries, graphic design to architecture, interactive games to social media, new forms of learning and the future of entertainment itself. Everyone will be empowered to make anything. There will no longer be any barriers to entry. Our team consists of creative, open minded, caring and ambitious people who are determined to change the world. We aspire to continuously build impossible things and our ability to do so relies on building an incredible team. If you are driven to do the same, we'd love to hear from you. About the role We are looking to hire an experienced Associate General Counsel to lead Runway’s litigation and dispute resolution work, and pitch in on a variety of other legal domains to support our lean team. While not required, the ideal candidate will have experience in one or more legal subject matter areas beyond litigation. In addition to advising company leadership, you may have the opportunity to represent the company externally, including potentially in public, highly visible settings. You’ll work at the cutting edge of a highly technical and rapidly evolving area of the law, navigating challenges that are shaping the future of the industry. This role reports directly to the General Counsel.

Requirements

• A J.D. and admission in good standing with at least one state bar
• Strong business acumen
• 7+ years of experience, including 4+ years of experience in litigation (can include clerkships)
• The capacity to think big; a bias for action; and a strong sense of ownership
• A working knowledge of the key legal issues in Runway’s industry
• Excitement about generative AI and motivation to become a leading expert in the legal landscape governing a rapidly innovating industry, and how it should evolve

Nice To Haves

• Experience working with cutting-edge technologies is highly preferred

Responsibilities

• Oversee litigation, third-party process, and regulatory requests involving the company
• Serve as our in-house expert on the regulatory and policy landscape relating to generative AI, including advising product and engineering teams on key developments
• Develop and execute Runway’s IP enforcement strategy
• Dive into the technical aspects of the product to learn it inside and out, to inform your advice to the business
• Manage outside counsel and external advisors as appropriate
• Support the team in a number of other legal domains, potentially including, but not limited to: employment, trust & safety, policy, commercial, privacy, IP, and/or others

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree
• Number of Employees: 251-500 employees