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Legal Specialist, Law Enforcement

AnthropicSan Francisco, CALegal
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Job type
Full-time
Posted
28 Aug 2026
Status
Open · checked 7d ago

About this role

Role Overview

Anthropic is hiring a Legal Specialist for Law Enforcement to join the Litigation, Regulatory, and Policy team in San Francisco, CA. This hands-on position suits a detail-oriented professional with a background in legal operations who wants to shape how an artificial intelligence organization handles government requests for user data.

Key Responsibilities

Manage the entire lifecycle of law enforcement and government requests for user data, covering intake, validation, scoping, data retrieval, and production for subpoenas, search warrants, and emergency disclosures.
Handle foreign and cross-border legal processes, including mutual legal assistance treaties and letters rogatory, alongside civil third-party subpoenas.
Operate internal data retrieval systems and maintain knowledge of user data storage across product surfaces.
Collaborate with Trust and Safety, Security, Privacy, and Engineering teams on investigations and safety escalations.
Coordinate with internal and outside counsel regarding challenges, objections, and the narrowing of requests.
Generate periodic reporting on request volumes, queue health, and transparency metrics while monitoring operational impacts of legal developments.

Requirements

Minimum of 5 years of relevant experience in a paralegal, business operations, or legal operations role within an in-house legal department.
Direct, front-line experience processing law enforcement and government demands for user data such as warrants and subpoenas.
Familiarity with the legal frameworks governing government access to user data, including the Stored Communications Act and cross-border mechanisms.
Strong project management capabilities with a proven ability to manage multiple priorities and maintain strict confidentiality.
Comfort operating, improving, and building upon legal process tooling, spreadsheets, and trackers.
Bachelor’s degree or an equivalent combination of education, training, and professional experience.

Nice to Have

At least 2 years of experience working inside a high-growth technology company dealing with emerging tech challenges.
Background in building or scaling a law enforcement response function.
Practical familiarity with legal project management platforms such as Jira, Trello, or Asana.

Skills and Tools

Legal operations and docketing
Law enforcement data production management
Stored Communications Act familiarity
Cross-border legal process handling (MLATs)
Project management and process optimization
Written and verbal communication
Discretion and confidentiality handling

Salary and Benefits

Annual base salary ranging from $170,000 to $220,000 USD.
Competitive compensation and benefits package.
Optional equity donation matching.
Generous vacation policies and parental leave.
Flexible working hours.
Visa sponsorship provided where applicable.

About the Company

Anthropic is a public benefit corporation headquartered in San Francisco focused on building reliable, interpretable, and steerable artificial intelligence systems. The organization brings together researchers, engineers, and policy experts to ensure AI systems remain safe and beneficial for society. Anthropic operates on a location-based hybrid policy requiring staff to work from an office at least 25 percent of the time.

How to Apply

Interested candidates should visit the official Anthropic careers page to submit an application for this position.

Questions candidates ask

What is the location of the Legal Specialist, Law Enforcement role?

The position is located in San Francisco, CA, with a location-based hybrid policy requiring staff to be in the office at least 25% of the time.

What is the salary range for this position at Anthropic?

The annual base salary for this role ranges from $170,000 to $220,000 USD.

Does Anthropic offer visa sponsorship for this role?

Yes, Anthropic does sponsor visas and works with an immigration lawyer to assist candidates who receive an offer, though sponsorship cannot be guaranteed for every applicant.

What level of experience is required?

The role requires 5+ years of experience in a legal operations, business operations, or paralegal role within an in-house legal department, or equivalent experience.

What are the core duties of this Legal Specialist position?

Core duties include managing end-to-end responses to law enforcement user data requests, handling cross-border and foreign processes, operating internal retrieval tools, and collaborating with safety and engineering teams.

Ready to apply?

The application is on the official Anthropic careers page.

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