The Allen Institute for Artificial Intelligence

Legal Counsel

Seattle, WA

Work authorization required$175k-$225kDetected 5 days ago

ComplianceProject ManagementProcurementRoboticsHIPAAResearchProblem SolvingAdaptability

About the role

Persons in these roles are expected to work from our offices in Seattle.
If you have questions about on-site work arrangements for this role, please ask your recruiter.
You thrive in ambiguity and working in dynamic environments.

We develop foundational AI research and innovation to deliver real-world impact through large-scale open models, data, robotics, conservation, and beyond.
We value diversity - We seek to hire, support, and promote people from all genders, ethnicities, and all levels of experience regardless of age.
To perform this job successfully, the team member(s) will possess the skills, aptitudes, and abilities to perform each duty proficiently.
The requirements listed in this document are the minimum levels of knowledge, skills, or abilities.
This document does not create an employment contract, implied or otherwise, other than an at will relationship.

You are able to listen to a team's business needs, identify priorities, and reconcile gaps between legal and technical requirements.
You are able to juggle competing demands from many interested and energetic stakeholders.
Minimum Degree required: JD
6+ years of technology transactions experience in a law firm or equivalent corporate environment.
Experience with copyright and IP licensing.
Team members will be required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform any other job-related duties requested by any person authorized to give instructions or assignments.

Experience and/or interest in project management to establish or improve processes and streamline legal team efforts with existing workflows in the company.

polished, concise, catered messages to different audiences.
Self-starter: Does not need daily directions or close supervision to make decisions.
Start-up mentality: adaptable, can pivot quickly.
Skilled in working with ambiguity: comfortable identifying and solving for novel risks.
Ability to work on complex issues where problems are not clearly defined and where fundamental principles do not fully apply.
Sufficient technical experience to communicate effectively with research and engineering experts.
Prior experience in AI or product counseling.
Physical Demands and
Review and prepare data licenses, open source licenses, and related documentation.

Team members will be able to receive annual bonuses and can participate in the long-term incentive plan.

Team members and their families are covered by medical, dental, vision, and an employee assistance program.
Team members are able to enroll in our health savings account plan, our healthcare reimbursement arrangement plan, and our health care and dependent care flexible spending account plans.
Team members will receive $125 per month to assist with commuting or internet expenses and will also receive $200 per month for fitness and wellbeing expenses.
Team members will also receive up to ten sick days per year, up to seven personal days per year, up to 20 vacation days per year and twelve paid holidays throughout the calendar year.
Some requirements may exclude individuals who pose a direct threat or significant risk to the health or safety of themselves or others.
Our base salary range is $175,000 - $225,000, and in addition we have generous bonus plans to provide a competitive compensation package.
While we value powerful research results which drive our mission forward, we also value dinner with family, weekend time, and vacation time.

We are an existing legal team of three lawyers and one contracts and procurement manager. We are collegial and collaborative. We like to make up fun project names for our strategic initiatives. We work in a hybrid setting that includes a beautiful new office on Lake Union. We like in-person whiteboard sessions. We all work with a large amount of autonomy. As a team, we are slightly more pro-dog than pro-cat. We are passionate about Ai2's mission.
Your Next Challenge:
This is a rare and unique opportunity to be fully immersed in truly open and cutting-edge AI research. The essential functions include, but are not limited to the following:
Support all stages of development for open AI artifacts and technologies, including data curation, model training, release planning, and post-release management.
We are an existing legal team of three lawyers and one contracts and procurement manager.
We are collegial and collaborative.
We like to make up fun project names for our strategic initiatives.
We work in a hybrid setting that includes a beautiful new office on Lake Union.
We like in-person whiteboard sessions.
We all work with a large amount of autonomy.
As a team, we are slightly more pro-dog than pro-cat.
We are passionate about Ai2's mission.
This is a rare and unique opportunity to be fully immersed in truly open and cutting-edge AI research.
The essential functions include, but are not limited to the following:

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