About the job
Join our team as Counsel, AI & Technology and play a key role in supporting the development of cutting-edge AI tools and scientific technologies. This is a unique opportunity to work at the intersection of law, AI, product development, and biomedical research—partnering directly with scientists, engineers, and product teams as they build systems that have the potential to transform how we understand and treat disease.
Responsibilities
Embed with AI, product, and science teams as a day-to-day legal partner—developing a deep understanding of their work, tracking evolving projects, and proactively identifying and addressing legal and policy considerations early in the development lifecycle
Advise on intellectual property matters, including copyright, trademarks, open source, and licensing of AI models, datasets, and software tools, in support of our open science principles
Provide guidance on the use of data, code, and software, including for AI training and development, and review and draft related use, access, and licensing agreements
Monitor relevant legal and policy developments relating to AI and scientific research and drive associated legal compliance strategies
Help create templates, guidance, and playbooks to support consistent and scalable approaches to AI, product development, and IP across the CZ ecosystem
Qualifications
Minimum
JD and active membership in at least one U.S. state bar (CA preferred)
Degree in STEM required, such as biology, chemistry, biochemistry, physics, computer science, or engineering
At least 8 years of relevant legal experience, with a focus on product counseling, technology, and/or intellectual property
Experience advising on AI/ML systems, software products, or data-driven technologies
Strong grounding in IP (especially copyright, licensing, and open source)
Ability to work closely with technical teams and provide clear, pragmatic guidance in fast-moving environments
Excellent communication, interpersonal, and collaboration skills, with the ability to effectively communicate complex legal and technical concepts to both technical and non-technical audiences
A learning and growth mindset coupled with humility and mission-oriented sensi
Preferred
No preferred qualifications listed.