Head of Legal
Core
Lead all legal operations for an AI chip startup, serving as a strategic partner to the executive team on commercial agreements, corporate governance, and risk management.
Role type
Founding Head of Legal (IC)
Builds
Legal infrastructure, commercial contracts, and compliance frameworks for next-generation AI hardware.
Domain
Semiconductors / AI Hardware
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work
Required skills
Commercial contract negotiation, corporate governance, intellectual property law, employment law, equity compensation design, strategic risk management, business judgment, independent decision-making
Preferred skills
AI hardware/semiconductor industry experience, technical contract structuring, AI research market knowledge
Technologies
N/A
Responsibilities
Advise on commercial agreements, corporate governance, IP, and employment law; Design and negotiate complex supplier, customer, and IP licensing contracts; Build efficient legal processes and systems; Lead equity compensation programs; Structure compliance frameworks; Provide strategic counsel on risk management and legal strategy
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC
