Corporate Counsel at xAI

<div class="content-intro"><h3><strong><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">ABOUT xAI</span></strong></h3> <p><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">xAI’s mission is to create AI systems that can accurately understand the universe and aid humanity in its pursuit of knowledge. </span><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">Our team is small, highly motivated, and focused on engineering excellence. This organization is for individuals who appreciate challenging themselves and thrive on curiosity. </span><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">We operate with a flat organizational structure. All employees are expected to be hands-on and to contribute directly to the company’s mission. Leadership is given to those who show initiative and consistently deliver excellence. Work ethic and strong prioritization skills are important. </span><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">All employees are expected to have strong communication skills. They should be able to concisely and accurately share knowledge with their teammates.</span></p></div><h3><strong><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">ABOUT THE ROLE:</span></strong></h3> <p>The Legal team partners with every function—from engineering and product to finance, operations, and our Colossus data centers powering next-gen models—to drive business velocity, protect IP, navigate AI regulations, and mitigate risks in a high-stakes landscape. We're building the legal foundation for strategic partnerships, global expansion, and groundbreaking tech that billions will use.</p> <p class="p1">xAI is seeking a business-savvy attorney to provide expert counsel on M&amp;A, securities , and strategic transactions globally—from diligence and structuring to execution, integration, and beyond. As Corporate Counsel, you'll also handle corporate governance, equity matters, and subsidiary management.</p> <p class="p1">We value the energy of our in-person office culture. This role is based on-site at our Palo Alto headquarters.</p> <h3><strong><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">RESPONSIBILITIES:</span></strong></h3> <ul> <li>Help lead domestic and international M&amp;A and strategic transactions (e.g., partnerships with major chip suppliers, data center deals, AI infra acquisitions), including diligence, deal structuring, drafting/negotiating agreements, and board materials</li> <li>Provide securities counsel and support, including SEC reporting (10-K, 10-Q, 8-K), disclosures, insider trading policies, and corporate governance.</li> <li>Partner closely with corporate development, finance, engineering, and exec teams to build trusted relationships and execute a seamless, multi-functional deal process</li> <li>Drive post-closing integration, ensuring operational alignment and value capture</li> <li>Build scalable processes, templates, and playbooks for M&amp;A and strategic deals to enable speed and efficiency at our scale</li> <li>Advise on equity compensation (award agreements, trading plans, cap table management), and corporate governance (board matters, minutes, consents)</li> <li>Oversee subsidiary maintenance, including formations, dissolutions, and compliance across US and international entities&nbsp;</li> <li>Provide counsel on general corporate matters, including commercial contracts for AI compute/infra, vendor deals, and tech partnerships</li> <li>Support emerging issues like AI safety/regulatory compliance, IP in models/data, and cross-functional risk mitigation</li> <li>Roll up sleeves for ad-hoc projects in our flat, high-velocity structure—thriving as a "force multiplier" in a startup-like environment</li> </ul> <h3><strong><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:</span></strong></h3> <ul> <li>J.D. from an accredited law school; active CA bar membership</li> <li>5+ years in Corporate or M&amp;A at a top-tier national law firm, with Capital Markets and securities&nbsp; experience a strong plus</li> <li>Deep expertise in domestic/cross-border M&amp;A: diligence, structuring, negotiation—creative and pragmatic in complex, fast-moving deals</li> <li>Detail-oriented self-starter who excels in ambiguity, prioritizes ruthlessly, and delivers business-aligned advice without fluff</li> <li>Exceptional communicator/presenter: translates legalese to plain English for engineers, execs, and boards</li> <li>Flexible team player, eager for diverse projects in a scaling</li> <li>Passion for xAI's mission: bold thinking, rapid execution, and building truthful AI</li> </ul> <h3><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;"><strong>COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS:</strong></span></h3> <p><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">Annual Salary Range: $220,000 - $260,000 USD</span></p> <p><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">Base salary is just one part of our total rewards package at xAI, which also includes equity, comprehensive medical, vision, and dental coverage, access to a 401(k) retirement plan, short &amp; long-term disability insurance, life insurance, and various other discounts and perks.</span></p> <h3><strong>ITAR REQUIREMENTS:</strong></h3> <ul> <li>To conform to U.S. Government export regulations, applicant must be a (i) U.S. citizen or national, (ii) U.S. lawful, permanent resident (aka green card holder), (iii) Refugee under 8 U.S.C. § 1157, or (iv) Asylee under 8 U.S.C. § 1158, or be eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State. Learn more about the ITAR&nbsp;<a href="https://www.pmddtc.state.gov/?id=ddtc_kb_article_page&amp;sys_id=24d528fddbfc930044f9ff621f961987">here</a>.&nbsp;</li> </ul><div class="content-conclusion"><p><em>xAI is an equal opportunity employer. For details on data processing, view our&nbsp;</em><em><a href="https://x.ai/legal/recruitment-privacy-notice" target="_blank">Recruitment Privacy Notice</a>.</em></p></div>