Sr. In-House Counsel
About this role
Tenstorrent is hiring a Senior In-House Counsel to manage core legal responsibilities and operate as a hands-on advisor across all company departments. This position is available in Austin, Boston, Santa Clara, or Toronto and suits an adaptable legal professional with expertise in commercial contracts and technology environments.
Role Overview
In this position, the professional takes full ownership of designated legal areas by directing contract lifecycles from intake and drafting through negotiation, execution, and management. The role involves reducing compliance risk while acting as a reliable advisor to vendors, internal teams, and external partners. Operating in a fast-moving startup environment, the individual independently balances various priorities spanning commercial agreements, data privacy, and general business matters.
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Salary and Benefits
Tenstorrent provides a competitive compensation package that includes base and variable components. Total compensation offers vary depending on individual experience, skills, background, and geographic location.
About the Company
Tenstorrent builds cutting-edge artificial intelligence technology, developing high-performance RISC-V CPUs and hardware platforms from the ground up. The organization values curiosity, collaboration, and a dedication to solving complex engineering challenges.
How to Apply
Interested candidates should visit the official Tenstorrent careers page to submit an application for this opportunity.
Questions candidates ask
What locations are eligible for this role?
The position can be based out of Santa Clara, California; Boston, Massachusetts; Toronto, Ontario; or Austin, Texas.
How many years of experience are required?
Candidates must have at least five years of professional legal experience in a law firm or an in-house legal department.
What specific industry background is preferred?
Experience in a technology, hardware, semiconductor, chip manufacturing, or supplier environment is strongly preferred.
What legal domains will the counsel support?
The role covers commercial contracting, supply chain and manufacturing agreements, data privacy, security, and general compliance matters.
Are there any special compliance contingencies for employment?
Yes, offers are contingent upon the applicant's eligibility to access U.S. export-controlled technology and compliance with U.S. Export Administration Regulations.