Research Counsel
Core
Advise research and data teams on legal topics across the full lifecycle of building frontier AI models, including data acquisition, regulatory readiness, and responsible scaling policy.
Role type
Senior in-house legal counsel (AI policy & regulation)
Builds
Legal guidance and policy frameworks for AI model development and deployment
Domain
Artificial Intelligence, AI Regulation, Data Governance
Deliverable
client delivery
Required skills
Copyright law, Privacy law, AI regulation expertise, Regulatory readiness, Risk calibration, Technical fluency, Academic research advising, Biosecurity/dual-use research knowledge
Preferred skills
In-house legal experience, Regulator engagement, Open-source licensing, Export controls, Human-subjects research compliance
Technologies
None stated
Responsibilities
Advise on data sourcing, licensing, and partnerships; Coordinate regulatory readiness and model launches; Counsel on research design and publication review; Monitor global AI and export-control developments; Engage with regulators and civil society to develop norms
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC
