General Counsel
Safe AI Forum
- Location
- Remote (US)
- Type
- Full-time
- Compensation
- $233,041 – $334,650 per year
- Posted
- Sep 14, 2026
- Deadline
- Oct 11, 2026
Last seen in the source feed: Oct 10, 2026.
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Job description
Build SAIF's legal function from scratch, balancing legal risk against mission priorities in international AI safety coordination.
- Serve as strategic thought partner to leadership on cross-functional decisions involving legal, operational, and reputational considerations.
- Identify and mitigate legal risks; own trade controls, FARA compliance, and researcher vetting safeguards.
- Manage outside counsel across US, UK, and China jurisdictions; translate complex advice into actionable guidance.
- Own governance of US 501(c)(3) and UK entity structures, including regulatory filings and tax compliance.
- Requires 5+ years legal practice with in-house experience; US qualification essential; mission alignment and excellent judgment with non-lawyers critical.
About Safe AI Forum
WebsiteThe Safe AI Forum aims to foster responsible governance to reduce catastrophic risks through shared understanding and collaboration among key global actors.
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