Counsel, Privacy

OpenAI • San Francisco, CA

21h • Hybrid

About The Position

As a Privacy Counsel, you will help develop and lead privacy initiatives for our advanced AI products, models, and technologies. This is a unique opportunity to engage directly with the forefront of the legal and AI fields. This role reports to our Associate General Counsel, Head of Privacy Legal.
This role is based in San Francisco, CA. We use a hybrid work model of 3 days in the office per week.

Requirements

• Bring at least 6+ years of legal experience, with a mix of in-house and technology-focused law firm roles
• Hold a JD and are licensed or qualified to practice in California
• Provide strategic privacy counsel on complex and emerging technologies in fast-paced environments
• Show a strong sense of ownership, are inquisitive and enthusiastic about technology, enjoy being continually challenged, and demonstrate sound judgment in ambiguous situations
• Excel in communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to convey complex concepts to diverse audiences
• Take a collaborative and proactive approach, with a track record of working effectively in a cross-functional environment
• Stay ahead of an evolving global regulatory landscape and adapt quickly

Responsibilities

• Support OpenAI research, product, engineering, privacy, and security teams in the development and release of cutting-edge AI products and services
• Anticipate and address privacy, regulatory, product, and other legal risks
• Develop strategies for handling legal issues in creative ways and build scalable, flexible processes to manage risk
• Help build and improve processes for scaling our privacy program as the company grows
• Become an expert in AI privacy matters and help propose and advance AI legal policy positions

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree