Senior Counsel, Commercial (Infrastructure)

We are seeking a senior lawyer to participate in commercial legal strategy and execution across OpenAI's fast-growing infrastructure portfolio.

Compensation

• $297K – $330K • Offers Equity

The base pay offered may vary depending on multiple individualized factors, including market location, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance for you and your family, with employer contributions to Health Savings Accounts
• Pre-tax accounts for Health FSA, Dependent Care FSA, and commuter expenses (parking and transit)
• 401(k) retirement plan with employer match
• Paid parental leave (up to 24 weeks for birth parents and 20 weeks for non-birthing parents), plus paid medical and caregiver leave (up to 8 weeks)
• Paid time off: flexible PTO for exempt employees and up to 15 days annually for non-exempt employees
• 13+ paid company holidays, and multiple paid coordinated company office closures throughout the year for focus and recharge, plus paid sick or safe time
• Mental health and wellness support
• Employer-paid basic life and disability coverage
• Annual learning and development stipend to fuel your professional growth
• Daily meals in our offices, and meal delivery credits as eligible
• Relocation support for eligible employees

About the Team OpenAI's Legal team plays a crucial role in advancing our mission by tackling innovative and fundamental legal issues in AI.

About the Role We're seeking a senior lawyer to participate in commercial legal strategy and execution across OpenAI's fast-growing infrastructure portfolio.

Responsibilities

• Own commercial legal strategy and risk management for OpenAI infrastructure transactions.
• Draft, negotiate, and advise on complex agreements with infrastructure suppliers, manufacturers, distributors, and technology partners.
• Support strategic partnerships involving AI infrastructure and hardware supply chains.
• Develop frameworks for procurement, licensing, and collaboration across the infrastructure ecosystem.
• Partner with finance and operations teams to align contract terms with business and compliance requirements.
• Collaborate with policy and regulatory colleagues on issues impacting global supply chains, export controls, and manufacturing.
• Build scalable, efficient contracting processes that support OpenAI's infrastructure development at speed while managing risk.

Requirements

• Have 8+ years of legal experience, with substantial focus on technology transactions and commercial contracting.
• Have a JD and license or qualification to practice in CA.
• A mix of in-house and top-tier law firm experience.
• Expertise negotiating agreements in the infrastructure domain.
• Familiarity with global supply chains, infrastructure projects for both buying and building, and manufacturing transactions.
• Demonstrated ability to operate with autonomy and sound judgment in highly technical and fast-moving environments.
• Exceptional communication skills, with an ability to distill complexity into actionable, business-aligned guidance.
• Experience advising on cross-border deals and global regulatory frameworks.