Sr. Legal Counsel
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DensityAI is hiring a Sr. Legal Counsel. DensityAI is seeking a senior legal counsel to lead complex commercial and technology transactions, including licensing, strategic partnerships, and semiconductor supply‑chain agreements. Reporting to the General Counsel, the role will advise on IP strategy, export‑control compliance, and data privacy while building scalable contracting processes and eventually growing a tech‑transaction legal team.
Key focus areas include Lead complex commercial and technology transactions including licensing, partnerships, and sales deals, Own legal work for silicon supply‑chain agreements such as foundry, OSAT, and contract‑manufacturing, and Advise on intellectual‑property strategy and technology‑transaction structuring.
Successful candidates bring JD, Active Membership In U.S. State Bar, and 15+ Years Commercial/Technology Transactional Experience. Important skills include Technology Licensing, Software Licensing, Strategic Partnerships, Commercial Deals, Foundry Agreements, and OSAT Agreements. Preferred (not required): Semiconductor Tools, IP Vendors, Semiconductor Supply Chain, and TSMC.
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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. Reporting to the General Counsel, you'll own 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. You'll come in with the confidence to operate independently — and, over time, help build and lead the Tech Trans legal team. What You'll Do
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Lead complex commercial and technology transactions — technology/software licensing, strategic partnerships, business development, and sales & distribution deals
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Own the legal work behind our silicon supply chain — foundry, OSAT, and contract-manufacturing agreements (MSAs, MPAs, NDAs, SOWs, capacity/pricing, NRE/tooling)
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Advise on intellectual-property strategy and technology-transaction structuring (IP licensing, ownership, joint development)
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Guide export-control compliance (EAR/ITAR), other regulatory matters, and data privacy
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Be a practical, trusted partner to business, supply chain, engineering, and GTM — unblocking deals while managing risk
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Build scalable contracting processes, templates, and playbooks as the company grows
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Help grow and lead a Tech Trans legal team over time
What We're Looking For
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JD and active membership in good standing of at least one U.S. state bar (CA preferred)
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15+ years of commercial/technology transactional experience, in-house and/or at a top law firm
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Deep expertise in technology and software licensing, strategic partnerships, and complex commercial deals
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Direct experience in the semiconductor ideally with semiconductor tools and IP vendors, supply chain, foundry (TSMC), OSAT, or contract-manufacturing transactions
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Strong technical fluency and technology-transaction ("tech trans") expertise; engineering or science background is a plus
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Working knowledge of export controls (EAR/ITAR), regulatory compliance, and data privacy
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A confident, hands-on operator who runs deals independently in a fast-moving startup and brings structure and efficiency
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.
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 $260,000 — $340,000 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.
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