Hybrid Senior Counsel, National Security, Platform Abuse

at OpenAI

• Job title: Senior Counsel, National Security, Platform Abuse
• Job type: Full Time
• Experience level: Senior
• Salary: $297,000 - $330,000 per year
• Degree requirement: Professional Certificate
• Location requirements: Hybrid, San Francisco, United States

About the role

• Senior Counsel advising on national security and platform abuse legal matters at OpenAI. Collaborating with various teams to support AI system deployments.

Responsibilities

• Engaging with internal stakeholders and outside counsel and providing the highest quality legal advice related to national security and platform abuse issues;
• Advising on fast-paced platform abuse investigations related to critical harm areas;
• Advising on legal and policy frameworks that support the responsible deployment of AI systems, balancing the protection of user privacy and trust with the need to detect, investigate, and mitigate harmful or abusive uses of the platform.

Requirements

• 10+ years of combined legal experience at fast-paced technology companies, technology-focused law firms, or relevant government agencies
• A strong sense of ownership, are inquisitive and enthusiastic about technology, and can demonstrate sound judgment in ambiguous situations
• Strong communication skills with the ability to convey complex legal principles clearly and concisely
• Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively in a cross-functional environment
• A JD and license or qualification to practice in your jurisdiction.

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 (1 hour per 30 hours worked, or more, as required by applicable state or local law)
• 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
• Additional taxable fringe benefits, such as charitable donation matching and wellness stipends, may also be provided.