Legal Counsel

About the role

We are an existing legal team of three lawyers and one contracts and procurement manager. We are collegial and collaborative. We like to make up fun project names for our strategic initiatives. We work in a hybrid setting that includes a beautiful new office on Lake Union. We like in-person whiteboard sessions. We all work with a large amount of autonomy. As a team, we are slightly more pro-dog than pro-cat. We are passionate about Ai2's mission. Your Next Challenge: This is a rare and unique opportunity to be fully immersed in truly open and cutting-edge AI research. The essential functions include, but are not limited to the following: Support all stages of development for open AI artifacts and technologies, including data curation, model training, release planning, and post-release management. Provide direct AI counseling for applications, research demos, scientific agents, and environmental and conservation tools, including diligence, data governance, and bridging legal and technical requirements. Review and prepare data licenses, open source licenses, and related documentation. Create and improve frameworks for responsible AI development and processes to streamline AI releases. Create AI development guides, playbooks, and templates for releasing AI resources and artifacts. Exercise sound judgment and provide strategic and practical legal guidance that balances business priorities, nonprofit mission, compliance, and evolving AI policies and regulation. Provide support and due diligence across Ai2's charitable, scientific, and educational activities and ensure that they are conducted within appropriate legal and regulatory frameworks. Collaborate and coach others across the organization on areas of expertise to drive success and impact.