Startup Lawyer

Tenstorrent•Santa Clara, CA

5d•$100,000 - $500,000•Hybrid

About The Position

Tenstorrent is seeking an expert Startup Lawyer to join their team. This role involves making decisions, writing, building processes, and collaborating with non-legal partners to drive business growth in the fast-paced, highly-regulated AI industry. The ideal candidate is curious, enjoys challenges, and brings a positive attitude to their work. This is a hybrid role based in Santa Clara, CA.

Requirements

Juris Doctor degree
Active membership in at least one state bar
7+ years of experience in a law firm or in-house legal department
Experience sufficient to comfortably advise on a very broad range of legal issues
Demonstrated interest in learning about complicated things
Demonstrated interest to build processes that improve a growing business
A point of view and willingness to engage others’ points of view
Eligibility to access U.S. export-controlled technology

Nice To Haves

Expertise in technology transactions or willingness to become an expert
Clear communication skills
Ability to be a figure-it-outer
Someone others want to have on their team

Responsibilities

Advise on a broad range of legal issues including intellectual property, sales, marketing, patent portfolio management, trademarks, standards participation, business development, M&A, recruiting, and procurement.
Dive into complex legal matters within the AI industry.
Build processes that improve a growing business.
Engage with various internal teams to provide legal counsel.
Develop a point of view and engage with others' perspectives.