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Copyright Counsel
Company | Anthropic |
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Location | San Francisco, CA, USA |
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Salary | $300000 – $375000 |
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Type | Full-Time |
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Degrees | JD |
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Experience Level | Expert or higher |
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Requirements
- Have a JD and active membership in at least one U.S. state bar (California preferred)
- Have 10-15 years of legal experience advising on copyright issues for technology companies or AI/ML products (in-house experience preferred)
- Have deep expertise in U.S. copyright law and its application to emerging technologies, with working knowledge of international copyright frameworks (especially EU)
- Are a creative problem solver who excels at translating complex legal concepts for technical teams and can develop practical solutions in uncharted legal territory
- Have demonstrated experience advising in-house teams on machine learning development lifecycles and the unique copyright challenges they present
- Thrive in fast-paced environments, wearing multiple hats while balancing innovation with responsible risk management
- Possess exceptional communication skills with a track record of cross-functional collaboration, particularly with technical and policy stakeholders
- Are passionate about AI’s potential while maintaining a realistic assessment of its risks, with a commitment to building ethical and trustworthy systems
Responsibilities
- Serve as the internal expert resource on copyright law for research, product, litigation, and policy stakeholders
- Advise in-house legal teams on a range of copyright issues across model and product development and litigation
- Monitor and translate US and international copyright developments to internal, research and product teams and legal/policy stakeholders
- Evolve and implement the global strategy on copyright issues, including monitoring, researching, and advising on emerging developments
- Shape public positions and create advocacy materials on copyright issues
- Collaborate with in-house legal team and outside counsel on litigation and monitor copyright developments involving other organizations
- Engage with academics, industry groups, and other stakeholders to develop norms and best practices around copyright and AI
Preferred Qualifications
- In-house or similar experience at a global law firm
- Experience in a tech company or other fast-paced environment