About the TeamOpenAI's Legal team plays a crucial role in furthering OpenAI's mission by tackling innovative, fundamental legal issues in AI.
If you're passionate about doing significant and unique work as a technology lawyer, this team is for you.
The team comprises professionals from diverse fields, including technology, AI, privacy, IP, competition, corporate, employment, tax law, regulatory, and litigation.About the RoleWe're seeking a Senior Counsel to help navigate the increasing AI legislative and regulatory landscape in Europe.
We're looking for a legal self-starter, who is comfortable jumping into a deep dive of EU laws applicable to AI (such as the EU AI Act), as well as a broad range of AI regulatory issues that will help shape AI policy going forward and for which there is little precedent.
This role reports to our Associate General Counsel, EMEA.
This role is based in London, Brussels, Paris or Dublin.In this role, you will:Analyze EU laws and regulations concerning AI to understand their impact on OpenAI and the broader AI community.Develop policy positions on pending legislation and international standards.Provide legal analysis and advice to the Global Affairs team and other internal stakeholders.Contribute to our ongoing improvements to AI governance as regulations come into force.Monitor and keep the team updated on emerging EU legislative and regulatory developments related to AI.You might thrive in this role if you have:10+ years of legal experience.Combination of an in-house company, government/institution, or law firm experience.Strong background in technology laws.Experience and familiarity with AI or a demonstrated interest in AI laws and regulations.
Knowledge and experience with intellectual property laws.Create clear and concise writing, distilling complex concepts into simple, explainable, and persuasive ideasExperience analyzing complex legislation.Cross-border experience, particularly in the EU and European countries.
Experience engaging with regulators and/or policymakers.