Lead Counsel (AI, Employment Law)

TL;DR

Lead Counsel (AI, Employment Law): Advising on legal aspects of product development and operations, particularly focusing on labor and employment law strategy for human-in-the-loop systems and global contributor networks. Focus on embedding worker classification and global labor law compliance, mitigating regulatory issues, and providing comprehensive employment law counsel across the organization.

Location: Must be based in San Francisco, New York, or Seattle, USA

Salary: $231,000–$288,750 USD

Company

Scale is a product company focused on developing reliable AI systems and providing high-quality data and full-stack technologies for leading AI models.

What you will do

• Lead labor law strategy for product development, embedding worker classification and global labor law compliance.
• Partner with cross-functional teams to mitigate labor law and regulatory issues in tasking platforms and contributor workforce management.
• Advise on domestic and international employment law including recruitment, employee relations, performance management, investigations, and compensation.
• Identify evolving workforce challenges, provide proactive solutions, and calibrate risk.
• Draft, review, and negotiate global employment agreements, offer letters, and confidentiality agreements.
• Develop and deliver labor and employment law training and support pre-litigation matters.

Requirements

• 5+ years of experience in labor and employment law at a top-tier law firm and/or in-house legal department (ideally product counseling within a high-growth technology company).
• JD and active membership in at least one U.S. state bar (California preferred) in good standing.
• Ability to think strategically at a high level and from deep in the details to drive complex problem-solving.
• Ability to calibrate risk, distinguish business from legal risk, and communicate it clearly to various audiences.
• Roll-up-your-sleeves attitude with a low-ego, collaborative approach across the organization.
• Deep interest in artificial intelligence, generative AI, and machine learning technology, with the ability to engage effectively with technical teams.

Culture & Benefits

• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision coverage.
• Retirement benefits (401k).
• Learning and development stipend.
• Generous PTO.
• Commitment to an inclusive and equal opportunity workplace.