Product Counsel

About the role

Product Counsel are key advisors to xAI’s product and engineering teams, and work cross-functionally across xAI. We are passionate about the law and growing our business in a way that gives everyone the power to create and share ideas and information instantly, without barriers.

Responsibilities

• Provide legal advice to xAI’s product group and engineering teams focusing on AI, personalization, interests, creators, ads, and international expansion.
• Work alongside our engineering teams as they build new and innovative products for xAI.
• Partner with other leaders on the Legal and Public Policy teams, exhibiting a deep understanding of how xAI products work and how their evolution is influenced by global laws.
• Help build scalable and effective processes for providing legal input to clients on strategic product initiatives.
• Stay up-to-date on relevant U.S. and international laws and regulations, especially those related to AI, privacy, intellectual property, content regulation, consumer protection, and advertising, among others.

Requirements

• 5+ years of legal experience is preferred in areas covering AI, privacy, consumer protection, and content regulation law.
• Exceptional communication skills and the ability to explain complex ideas in a succinct and impactful manner.
• JD degree and bar admission or equivalent and in good standing to practice law in your relevant jurisdiction.

Preferred Qualifications

• Regulatory and in-house experience is preferred but not required.
• Solution-oriented, customer service, and growth mindset - you welcome diverse perspectives and engage problems with curiosity.
• Ability to integrate into cross-functional teams with a cooperative and participatory approach.
• Experience as an in-house adviser for consumer platforms in the social media sector, dealing with issues related to personalization and data protection.

Benefits

Annual Salary Range: $200,000 - $230,000 USD

Base salary is just one part of our total rewards package at xAI, which also includes equity, comprehensive medical, vision, and dental coverage, access to a 401(k) retirement plan, short & long-term disability insurance, life insurance, and various other discounts and perks.

ITAR REQUIREMENTS

To conform to U.S. Government export regulations, applicant must be a (i) U.S. citizen or national, (ii) U.S. lawful, permanent resident (aka green card holder), (iii) Refugee under 8 U.S.C. § 1157, or (iv) Asylee under 8 U.S.C. § 1158, or be eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State.

Equal Opportunity Employer

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