Scale AI · 2 hours ago
Lead Counsel
San Francisco Bay Area
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
$231K/yr - $289K/yr
5+ years expScale AI is a leading company in the AI sector, seeking a Lead Counsel to join their legal team. The role involves providing product and employment law counsel, advising on regulatory compliance, and collaborating with various departments to mitigate labor law issues.
Artificial Intelligence (AI)Data Collection and LabelingGenerative AIImage RecognitionMachine Learning
Responsibilities
Lead labor law strategy for product development, embedding worker classification and global labor law compliance into Scale's products and processes by design, while also advising on related product and regulatory matters in collaboration with the broader legal team
Partner with Product, Engineering, Operations, People, Communications, Marketing, and Finance to mitigate labor law and regulatory issues in tasking platforms and contributor workforce management
Advise on domestic and international employment law including recruitment, employee relations, performance management, investigations, leaves, compensation, benefits, restrictive covenants, privacy, and immigration
Identify evolving workforce challenges, provide proactive solutions, and partner with litigators to calibrate risk and improve processes while meeting business needs
Draft, review, and negotiate employment agreements, offer letters, confidentiality agreements, arbitration agreements, settlement agreements, and compensation plans globally
Develop and deliver labor and employment law training to enhance Scale's compliance culture
Lead pre-litigation matters including demand letters and dispute resolution, and support litigation counsel with discovery coordination and outside counsel management
Qualification
Required
5+ years of experience in labor and employment law at a top-tier law firm and/or in-house legal department (ideally product counseling within a high-growth technology company)
JD and active membership in at least one U.S. state bar (California preferred) in good standing
Ability to think strategically at a high level and from deep in the details to drive complex problem-solving and develop creative, business-forward solutions
Ability to calibrate risk, distinguish business from legal risk, and communicate it clearly to executive, business, and technical audiences
Roll-up-your-sleeves attitude to tackle projects large and small with a low-ego, collaborative approach across the organization
Deep interest in artificial intelligence, generative AI, and machine learning technology, with the ability to engage effectively with technical teams
Ability to think quickly and manage evolving priorities in a fast-paced environment with excellent organizational and communication skills
Preferred
Experience advising on broader product, privacy, or regulatory matters is a plus
Benefits
Comprehensive health, dental and vision coverage
Retirement benefits
A learning and development stipend
Generous PTO
A commuter stipend
Company
Scale AI
Scale’s mission is to develop reliable AI systems for the world’s most important decisions.
501-1000 employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$15.9BKey Investors
MetaAccelTiger Global Management
2025-06-10Corporate Round· $14.3B
2025-06-04Series Unknown
2024-05-21Series F· $1B
Leadership Team
Jason Droege
Interim Chief Executive Officer
Dennis Cinelli
Chief Financial Officer
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