Head of Legal

Head of Legal

About the Role

We are seeking a Head of Legal to join our team at Apollo Research. As a key member of our leadership team, you will be responsible for leading our legal function and providing strategic advice to our business leaders. You will be responsible for managing a team of lawyers and providing guidance on all legal matters affecting the company.

Responsibilities

• Lead the legal function and provide strategic advice to the business leaders
• Manage a team of lawyers and provide guidance on all legal matters affecting the company
• Develop and implement legal strategies to support the company's business objectives
• Provide advice on all legal matters affecting the company, including contracts, intellectual property, employment law, and regulatory compliance
• Collaborate with other departments to ensure that legal considerations are taken into account in all business decisions
• Stay up-to-date with changes in the law and ensure that the company is compliant with all relevant laws and regulations

Requirements

• A law degree (LLB or JD) and a practicing certificate
• At least 10 years of experience in a legal role, preferably in a similar industry
• Proven track record of leading a legal team and providing strategic advice to business leaders
• Strong understanding of employment law, contracts, intellectual property, and regulatory compliance
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and prioritize multiple tasks

What We Offer

• Competitive salary and benefits package
• Opportunity to work with a dynamic and growing company
• Collaborative and supportive work environment
• Professional development opportunities

How to Apply

If you are a motivated and experienced legal professional looking for a new challenge, please submit your application, including your resume and a cover letter, to [insert contact information].

This role helps address significant risks from frontier AI systems, particularly deceptive alignment where models appear aligned but are actually misaligned and capable of evading human oversight, by building legal and compliance functions for a leading AI safety company.

A law degree (LLB or JD) and a practicing certificate
At least 10 years of experience in a legal role, preferably in a similar industry
Proven track record of leading a legal team and providing strategic advice to business leaders
Strong understanding of employment law, contracts, intellectual property, and regulatory compliance
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and prioritize multiple tasks

No specific benefits, compensation, or salary information mentioned in the posting.