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First In‑House General Counsel for AI Safety & Research

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FAR.AI is seeking its first General Counsel to build the organization’s legal infrastructure from the ground up. You will partner with leadership to shape governance, risk, and compliance across entities, including data privacy and IP protection, with a focus on scalable internal policies and external counsel coordination.

The role emphasizes in‑house leadership, practical decision making, and leveraging AI tools (e.g., Claude for Legal) to enhance legal work while ensuring regulatory compliance

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Vacancy posted 2 days ago
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