Lead Counsel, Product and Intellectual Property
About this role
Scale AI is seeking a Lead Counsel, Product and Intellectual Property to join the legal team in San Francisco, California. This role involves guiding product development, launches, and operations while bringing specialized intellectual property expertise to complex artificial intelligence initiatives.
Role Overview
As a Lead Counsel focusing on product and intellectual property at Scale AI, the professional will advise on regulatory compliance, user terms, and risk management across the product lifecycle. Reporting directly to the Associate General Counsel, IP and Product, this position operates in San Francisco, CA, collaborating closely with technical and business teams to solve intricate legal challenges in the generative AI sector.
Key Responsibilities
Requirements
Salary and Benefits
Eligible employees receive a comprehensive compensation package that includes base salary, equity, and benefits. For full-time positions located in San Francisco, the base salary range is $227,200 to $284,000 USD. Additional perks include comprehensive health, vision, and dental coverage, retirement benefits, learning and development stipends, commuter stipends, and generous paid time off.
About the Company
Scale AI focuses on building reliable artificial intelligence systems for critical decisions, supplying high-quality data and full-stack technology to power leading models. The organization collaborates with major enterprises, government agencies, and industry leaders to help build, deploy, and oversee impactful AI solutions while maintaining an inclusive, equal opportunity workplace.
How to Apply
Interested candidates should visit the official Scale AI careers page to submit an application for the Lead Counsel, Product and Intellectual Property position.
Questions candidates ask
Where is the Lead Counsel position located?
The role is based in San Francisco, California.
What is the salary range for this position in San Francisco?
The base salary range for this full-time role in San Francisco is $227,200 to $284,000 USD.
How many years of experience are required?
Candidates must have 5+ years of experience in intellectual property law at a top-tier law firm or in-house legal department.
What educational and licensing credentials are needed?
Applicants must hold a JD and maintain active membership in at least one U.S. state bar in good standing, with California preferred.
What benefits are included with the role?
Benefits include comprehensive health, dental, and vision coverage, retirement benefits, a learning and development stipend, commuter stipends, generous PTO, and equity-based compensation.