General & Corporate Counsel
General Counsel roles at AI companies navigate complex corporate and securities matters while supporting infrastructure and product growth. These attorneys advise executive teams and boards on M&A, capital markets transactions, entity governance, and regulatory compliance as companies scale globally. They distinguish themselves by balancing deep technical legal expertise with commercial pragmatism, often serving as trusted advisors during high-stakes financing rounds, acquisitions, and strategic pivots. General Counsel typically sit at the intersection of finance, product, and operations teams, managing both internal legal strategy and external counsel relationships to enable rapid innovation while maintaining governance rigor.
Skills
What companies are looking for in this role.
Negotiating and drafting equity documentation including term sheets, stockholder agreements, and voting agreements
Managing capital raising processes and fundraising transactions from initiation through closing
Structuring and negotiating mergers and acquisitions transactions
Managing corporate governance and board-level compliance matters
Advising on cap table mechanics, dilution analysis, and liquidation preferences
Drafting and negotiating commercial agreements and service contracts
Navigating multi-jurisdictional legal and regulatory requirements
Conducting due diligence for transactions and investments
Advising on data privacy regulations and building privacy compliance frameworks
Advising on securities law compliance and capital markets transactions
Coordinating with external counsel and managing legal vendors
Managing employment agreements and executive compensation matters
Building and scaling legal processes, templates, and precedent libraries
Advising on AI-specific legal risks including intellectual property and regulatory compliance
Structuring data licensing agreements and managing data governance compliance
Advising on regulatory and policy implications of emerging AI technologies
Managing non-dilutive financing transactions including loans and asset-backed financing
Advising on infrastructure and real estate development transactions
Acting as a trusted business advisor and providing pragmatic, commercial judgment
Building cross-functional partnerships and communicating complex legal concepts to non-lawyers
Demonstrating discretion, integrity, and sound commercial judgment
Managing multiple high-stakes workstreams and priorities simultaneously
Engaging with diverse stakeholders including board members, investors, and business teams
Operating independently and taking initiative in ambiguous situations
Mentoring junior legal staff and building team capabilities
Technology
The tools and technologies that define this role.
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