Legal Counsel, AI Governance
About The Position
NVIDIA is seeking an attorney to join its Legal team as Legal Counsel, AI Governance, supporting and advancing AI-related compliance functions. The role will help scale NVIDIA’s AI governance program and provide legal counsel on emerging AI regulation, transparency, and safety requirements. It 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 Legal team provides practical legal guidance across NVIDIA’s AI and accelerated-computing businesses, helping ensure its technology is developed and deployed responsibly amid a changing legal landscape. The position supports a wide variety of legal matters and calls for ongoing learning, partnership, teamwork, and creative thinking. The role is based at the Santa Clara headquarters, and the position is eligible for equity and benefits.
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 genuine interest in how AI technologies are developed and governed.
- License to practice law in California.
- Willingness to work out of the 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.
Benefits
- Eligible for equity and benefits.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
Ph.D. or professional degree
