Strategic Projects Lead, Legal

About the Role

Join a fast-growing applied AI research team as its legal projects lead. You will apply substantive legal expertise to projects that turn expert reasoning into high-quality data for advanced AI systems, while managing client relationships and delivery from start to finish.

What You'll Do

• Work with leading AI research organizations to develop legal datasets that support the training and evaluation of advanced models.

• Manage teams of legal and other domain experts, coordinating project execution and delivering high-quality work on tight timelines.

• Collaborate with internal teams on applied AI research and data development.

• Take ownership of cross-functional initiatives and operational projects as an early team member.

What We're Looking For

• At least 3 years of substantive legal experience in a leading law firm, sophisticated in-house team, government or regulatory body, or legal AI startup.

• A JD or equivalent qualification, with experience drafting, negotiating, litigating, or providing legal advice.

• Strong legal reasoning and research skills, including the ability to distinguish rigorous analysis from surface-level answers.

• Excellent communication and client management skills, with the initiative to own projects end to end.

• An undergraduate degree earned outside the United States, Canada, or Europe.

• Comfort working in a high-intensity environment, with extended hours when needed.

Compensation & Benefits

Salary range: $150,000 to $200,000 annually. Visa sponsorship is available.

Location

On-site in San Francisco, California. The schedule includes Monday through Friday and a half-day on Sunday, which may be worked remotely.