Legal Counsel, AI Governance

NVIDIA•Santa Clara, CA

7d•Onsite

About The Position

NVIDIA is seeking an attorney to join its Legal team as Legal Counsel, AI Governance. The role supports and advances NVIDIA’s AI-related compliance functions by helping scale the company’s AI governance program and advising on emerging AI regulation, transparency, and safety requirements. The position reports directly to the VP of Trustworthy AI in the Legal Department and works closely with the broader legal team and colleagues in security, research, and product. The role provides legal support across a wide range of issues as NVIDIA develops and deploys AI and accelerated-computing technologies in a fast-changing legal landscape. The attorney is expected to continuously learn and develop their legal skills and to contribute through partnership, teamwork, and creative thinking.

Requirements

J.D. degree with a record of strong academic performance.
At least 2 years of relevant legal experience in technology regulation, privacy, data governance, or AI, gained at a law firm, in-house, or in government.
Working knowledge of AI regulation and a genuine interest in how AI technologies are developed and governed.
License to practice law in California.
Willingness to work out of NVIDIA’s Santa Clara headquarters.
Strong communication and project management skills, including writing, presentation, organizational abilities, and attention to detail.

Nice To Haves

In-house experience advising on AI, privacy, or technology regulatory compliance, ideally in the high-tech industry.
Technical familiarity with machine learning, AI model development, computer systems, or programming.
Familiarity with intellectual property, privacy, and cybersecurity topics as they relate to AI.

Responsibilities

Advise research and product teams on regulatory requirements, transparency obligations, and development standards.
Help build and operate compliance programs for AI technologies under global and state frameworks.
Draft and review NVIDIA’s AI frameworks, transparency reports, and other public disclosures.
Support regulator outreach, standards-body participation, and industry engagement on AI governance.
Provide legal support on a wide variety of issues.