Technology Counsel

Zof AI is seeking a Technology Counsel to own the legal and governance foundation an enterprise AI company needs: IP and data rights, customer contracts, EU AI Act and emerging AI regulation, and the assurance posture enterprise buyers ask about, aligned to standards like ISO/IEC 42001. This role also carries the AI audit and assurance mandate: making our compliance story verifiable, not just asserted. We are open to a fractional arrangement early with a path to full-time. The ideal candidate advises concretely because they understand how the systems actually work. Legal · Senior · Full-time · On-site · San Francisco, CA Responsibilities Own commercial contracts: customer, partner, and vendor agreements. Own IP strategy and data-rights posture across the product. Own compliance with the EU AI Act and emerging AI regulation. Build the AI governance and assurance program, aligned to standards like ISO/IEC 42001. Support enterprise security and compliance reviews with engineering. Own privacy posture and data processing agreements. Advise product and leadership on risk with practical, buildable guidance. Use AI tools to run a lean, leveraged legal function. Requirements Qualified attorney with relevant commercial or technology law experience. Working knowledge of AI regulation, including the EU AI Act. Experience with IP, data rights, and technology contracts. Ability to translate legal risk into practical product guidance. Comfort operating solo in an early-stage environment. Excellent written and verbal communication. High judgment and discretion. Willingness to use AI tools deeply in legal work. Nice to have Experience with AI governance standards such as ISO/IEC 42001 or the NIST AI RMF. Experience supporting enterprise sales through legal and compliance review. In-house experience at a startup or technology company. Policy or regulatory affairs experience. Must understand how AI systems are built and deployed well enough to advise on them concretely #J-18808-Ljbffr Zof AI