Corporate Counsel, AI & Innovation

Overview

A remote, full-time Corporate Counsel position focused on AI and innovation is available (remote within the US, excluding California). This role is the first internal legal hire for an AI-focused venture developing transformative marketing technologies. The attorney will serve as both deal lawyer and legal architect, supporting two AI ventures: an AI-powered advertising platform and an AI music licensing platform.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement the legal operating model, including stage gates, decision rights, governance frameworks, and legal infrastructure to support AI-enabled product launches.
• Personally draft and negotiate commercial contracts, product terms, creator licenses, and partner agreements without relying on outside counsel.
• Provide counsel on AI-related legal issues such as training-data legality, copyright, voice and likeness risk, DMCA safe harbor, FTC advertising standards, and privacy.
• Collaborate directly with Product and Engineering teams to integrate legal requirements into product development before launch.

Requirements

• Juris Doctor (JD) degree with an active Minnesota bar license.
• 10–15 years of legal experience, including progression to counsel or partner level at a law firm.
• 3–5 years of in-house experience at a technology, AI, adtech, or product-led company.
• Deep expertise in AI and intellectual property law, including training-data legality, copyright, right of publicity, voice and likeness risk, and synthetic media.
• Proven track record of personally drafting and negotiating complex commercial agreements.
• Ability to work independently without a legal team and collaborate closely with Product and Engineering.

Compensation & Benefits

• Fully remote work within the US (except California).
• 100% employer-paid medical, dental, and disability insurance; vision coverage optional.
• Traditional and Roth 401(k) plans with a 4% company match.
• Flexible paid time off, 10 paid holidays plus 2 floating holidays.
• Paid parental leave.
• Annual office supply allowance, monthly internet stipend, and employer-paid cell phone.
• Opportunities for virtual and biannual in-person team connections.

Additional Information

• Applicants must reside in the US (excluding California).
• No immigration sponsorship is available now or in the future (including F1-OPT, H-1B, TN, L-1, J-1, O-1, etc.).
• The application process may include a short, job-relevant assessment with reasonable accommodations available.
• Base pay depends on training, skills, experience, business needs, location, and market demands; the pay range is subject to change.

Location

Remote within the United States, excluding California.