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Senior Counsel, Employment (AI Enablement)

OpenAI
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hybrid senior Full time $297K - $330K San Francisco

First indexed 29 May 2026

Description

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Compensation

We offer a competitive salary range of $297K - $330K, including generous equity, performance-related bonuses, and a comprehensive benefits package.

About the Team

Our Legal team plays a crucial role in furthering our mission by tackling innovative and fundamental legal issues in AI. The team includes professionals with expertise spanning technology, privacy, IP, corporate, employment, tax law, regulatory, and litigation.

About the Role

We're looking for an employment lawyer to support a growing volume of complex employment work as the company scales and the pace of employment-related issues increases. This role is based in San Francisco, CA, and we use a hybrid work model of 3 days in the office per week.

Responsibilities

  • Provide advice and counsel to people and product teams on AI enablement and automation.
  • Support on a broad range of employment legal matters.
  • Work cross-functionally with the People Team.
  • Support on strategic initiatives related to facilitating legal training and managing outside counsel on employment litigation matters and administrative charges.
  • Lead on and develop processes for scaling legal support for employment legal matters.

Requirements

  • 8+ years of combined legal experience at fast-paced technology companies and technology-focused law firms with a focus on employment law.
  • A JD and license or qualification to practice in CA.
  • Strong expertise in AI-related employment laws. Comfort with employee privacy laws is a plus.
  • Deep interest in, and experience with, advising product and people teams on AI enablement and automation.
  • Expertise on federal and state labor and employment laws and regulations.
  • Experience managing complex employment litigation matters.
  • A strong sense of ownership, are inquisitive and enthusiastic about technology, enjoy being continually challenged, and can demonstrate sound judgment in fast-moving, ambiguous situations.

Benefits

  • Comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, and vision insurance, 401(k) retirement plan, paid parental leave, and more.
  • Flexible PTO policy and 13+ paid company holidays.
  • Daily meals in our offices and meal delivery credits.
  • Relocation support for eligible employees.
  • Additional taxable fringe benefits, such as charitable donation matching and wellness stipends.

How to Apply

If you're passionate about working with a talented team to shape the future of AI, please apply through our website.

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