Description:
About xAIAn AI Company mission is to create AI systems that can accurately understand the universe and aid humanity in its pursuit of knowledge.
Our team is small, highly motivated, and focused on engineering excellence. This organization is for individuals who appreciate challenging themselves and thrive on curiosity.
We operate with a flat organizational structure. All employees are expected to be hands-on and to contribute directly to the company's mission. Leadership is given to those who show initiative and consistently deliver excellence. Work ethic and strong prioritization skills are important.
All engineers and researchers are expected to have strong communication skills. They should be able to concisely and accurately share knowledge with their teammates.
In this role, you will:
- Draft, review, and negotiate commercial and licensing agreements largely with enterprise customers and partners
- Partner closely with technical and go-to-market teams
- Create processes for efficient and scalable contracting
- Ability and desire to be a swiss army knife: pitch in for anything needed in the legal department, even if it's unfamiliar or not in your lane
- This is an in-person role based in San Francisco or Palo Alto, CA that requires up to 25% travel
Minimum Qualifications:
- Have at least 6-10 years of combined legal experience at innovative technology companies and excellent law firms (startup experience a plus)
- Have in-house experience at a B2C company (B2B ok)
- Have a strong sense of ownership, are inquisitive and enthusiastic about technology, enjoy being continually challenged, and can demonstrate sound judgment in ambiguous situations
- Have a lot of gas in the tank!
- Have a JD and license or qualification to practice in CA
- Based in the SF Bay Area, or can spend most weekdays there
