Corporate Counsel, AI Legal
About The Position
Salesforce seeks a proactive, business-oriented attorney to support its AI products and research programs, including product development, privacy, and data protection. The role advises executives, engineers, and product managers on legal issues throughout the AI product lifecycle and serves as a subject matter expert on SaaS product lifecycles and data protection for Salesforce AI products and research projects. The Corporate Counsel reviews and negotiates complex agreements with service providers and technology partners, supports AI-related commercial negotiation escalations, and assists with diligence and integration for AI aspects of strategic transactions. The role also provides timely client training and builds cross-functional relationships with business teams and internal stakeholders.
Requirements
- Law degree and admission to practice in at least one U.S. jurisdiction.
- At least 5 years of combined experience in a law firm and/or in-house legal department.
- Familiarity with key AI and SaaS regulatory requirements, including global privacy, intellectual property, and data protection laws.
- Sound and practical business judgment.
- Excellent organizational, written, and verbal communication skills.
- Highly responsive, service-oriented attitude.
- Ability to build and maintain strong relationships with internal clients and other internal and external stakeholders.
- Ability to manage a high-volume workload in a fast-paced environment.
- Collaborative team player who can also work independently.
- Sense of humor.
Nice To Haves
- In-house experience at a technology company, with significant transactional and product counseling experience.
Responsibilities
- Advise executives, engineers, and product managers on legal issues across the AI product lifecycle.
- Serve as a subject matter expert on SaaS product lifecycles and data protection for Salesforce AI products and AI research projects.
- Review and negotiate complex agreements with service providers and technology partners.
- Support escalations on AI-related commercial negotiations.
- Assist with diligence and integration for AI-related aspects of strategic transactions.
- Provide strategic and timely client training on relevant issues and processes.
- Build cross-functional relationships with business teams and other internal stakeholders.
Benefits
- Time off programs
- Medical insurance
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- Mental health support
- Paid parental leave
- Life insurance
- Disability insurance
- 401(k)
- Employee stock purchasing program
- Certain roles may be eligible for incentive compensation and equity.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
Education Level
Ph.D. or professional degree
