Legal Counsel

About the Role

Be an early, foundational member of DensityAI's legal team - the commercial and technology counsel who structures and closes the deals that power our AI-accelerator business. As a member of the Commercial Legal Team, you will work closely with our Supply Chain and Procurement Leadership and be responsible for drafting and negotiating complex commercial and technology transactions end-to-end, from technology and software licensing and strategic partnerships to the semiconductor supply-chain, foundry, and contract-manufacturing agreements at the heart of the company.
What You'll Do

• Lead complex commercial and technology transactions - component supply, product development and manufacturing services, technology/software licensing
• Take ownership of key strategic part of our silicon supply chain - foundry, OSAT, and contract-manufacturing agreements (MSAs, MPAs, NDAs, SOWs, capacity/pricing, NRE/tooling)
• Advise on intellectual-property strategy and technology-transaction structuring (IP licensing, ownership, joint development)
• Guide export-control compliance (ECCN/EAR) and other regulatory matters
• Be a practical, trusted partner to business, supply chain, engineering, and GTM - unblocking deals while managing risk
• Build scalable contracting processes, templates, and playbooks as the company grows

What We're Looking For

• JD and active membership in good standing of at least one U.S. state bar (CA preferred).
• 8-12+ years of commercial/technology transactional experience, in-house and/or at a top law firm
• Expertise in hardware component supply agreements, technology development and software licensing, strategic partnerships, and complex commercial deals;
• Direct experience in the semiconductor industry, ideally with semiconductor tools and IP vendors, supply chain, foundry, OSAT, or contract-manufacturing transactions
• Strong technical fluency and technology-transaction ("tech trans") expertise; engineering or science background is a plus
• Working knowledge of export controls, government sourcing, other aspects of regulatory compliance
• A confident, hands-on operator who is comfortable advising senior clients and working independently in a fast-moving startup environment

Compensation

Final offers depend on level, location, and skills relevant to the role. Additional compensation: equity grant per company guidelines; medical / dental / vision; 401(k); standard PTO.
Visa Sponsorship

DensityAI sponsors qualified candidates for H-1B, O-1, TN, E-3, and other employment-based visas, and we welcome applicants on F-1 OPT and STEM-OPT. Work authorization is required at start; we provide immigration support to secure or transfer status.
Export Controls

Aspects of this role may involve access to information subject to U.S. export controls (EAR/ITAR). We may discuss licensing or scope adjustments during the interview.
Equal Opportunity

DensityAI is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religious creed, national origin, ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, age (40+), sexual orientation, military or veteran status, pregnancy, or any other status protected by law. We comply with the California CROWN Act and provide reasonable accommodations on request.

Full compensation packages are based on candidate experience and relevant certifications.


California pay range

$200,000-$265,000 USD

Compensation

Final offers depend on level, location, and skills relevant to the role. Additional compensation: equity grant per company guidelines; medical / dental / vision; 401(k); standard PTO.
Visa Sponsorship

DensityAI sponsors qualified candidates for H-1B, O-1, TN, E-3, and other employment-based visas, and we welcome applicants on F-1 OPT and STEM-OPT. Work authorization is required at start; we provide immigration support to secure or transfer status.
Export Controls

Aspects of this role may involve access to information subject to U.S. export controls (EAR/ITAR). We may discuss licensing or scope adjustments during the interview.
Equal Opportunity

DensityAI is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religious creed, national origin, ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, age (40+), sexual orientation, military or veteran status, pregnancy, or any other status protected by law. We comply with the California CROWN Act and provide reasonable accommodations on request.