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Senior Counsel, Litigation

United States, San Francisco 297000.00 - 330000.00 USD / Year · Job Posted February 21, 2026
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OpenAI's Legal team plays a crucial role in furthering OpenAI's mission by tackling innovative, fundamental legal issues in AI. We’re growing our world-class Litigation and Regulatory team and seek an experienced counsel to support litigation, dispute resolution, and certain regulatory matters related to our business. This role is highly cross-functional across OpenAI, including work across our Legal, Communications, Global Affairs, and Executive teams. This role reports to our Associate General Counsel.

Job Responsibility

  • Provide legal advice and counsel on a wide range of global litigation and regulatory matters, including commercial disputes, intellectual property litigation, and regulatory investigations and enforcement actions
  • Manage and oversee outside counsel in all aspects of litigation and regulatory matters, including discovery, motion practice, trial preparation, and settlement negotiations
  • Stay current on relevant laws, regulations, and industry trends, and provide updates and legal guidance to company leadership and stakeholders
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to gather relevant information, assess risk, and develop legal strategies to resolve disputes

Requirements

  • At least 10+ years of combined litigation and/or regulatory experience at innovative technology companies and law firms
  • JD and license or qualification to practice in CA
  • Strong sense of ownership
  • Inquisitive and enthusiastic about technology
  • Enjoy being continually challenged
  • Can demonstrate sound judgment in ambiguous situations

What we offer

  • 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
  • Offers Equity
  • Performance-related bonus(es) for eligible employees
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