Description:

About the role:
We are seeking a Competition Counsel to join our Legal team. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in competition law, regulation, and policy globally, with a proven track record of driving competition strategy, handling competition inquiries and matters of all sizes, interfacing with regulators and policymakers, and providing practical business-minded advice on competition risks. This is a unique opportunity to join a dynamic and growing team, where you will have the chance to shape the company's competition strategy. If you are a collaborative, results-driven professional with a desire to make a real impact, we would love to hear from you.

Responsibilities:
  • Develop and implement a comprehensive competition strategy that aligns with the technology, product, and services An AI Safety and Research Company is building and our overall company goals
  • Manage competition inquiries globally
  • Provide expert legal advice on competition matters
  • Represent the company with key regulators and policymakers
  • Stay abreast of emerging legal and regulatory developments in the competition landscape
  • Build systems and processes to support regulatory engagement and inquiries
  • Flex to support other litigation and regulatory matters as needed

You may be a good fit if you:
  • Have a J.D., membership in one U.S. state bar, and 8+ years of legal experience, including in-house experience at a technology company
  • Have deep knowledge and extensive experience advising on competition, including handling regulatory inquiries and investigations
  • Are a strategic thinker with sound business judgment who can balance legal and business considerations
  • Have excellent leadership, communication, influencing and stakeholder management abilities
  • Are comfortable with ambiguity
  • Approach your work with a blend of humility and confidence, understanding that every contribution matters in a high-growth startup environment

Strong candidates may also:
  • Have prior experience working at a regulatory agency
  • Have prior litigation experience
  • Have previously built sustainable regulatory or litigation processes