Neurophos · 16 hours ago
General Counsel
San Francisco, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Director/Executive
10+ years expNeurophos is a revolutionary company in AI computation with a metamaterial-based optical computing platform. They are seeking a General Counsel to provide legal counsel, manage legal affairs, and influence organizational strategy while overseeing compliance and intellectual property.
Artificial Intelligence (AI)Data CenterHardware
Responsibilities
Provide legal advice to executives and management, or coordinate with external counsel, on issues such as regulation, privacy, risk, intellectual property, corporate administration, finance, treasury, and HR
Lead our legal function and manage outside partnerships
Prepare and review legal documents and data, advising on appropriate legal actions. Ensure that legal issues, contracts, disputes, and complex transactions comply with relevant legal frameworks
Provide expertise and guidance on corporate governance policies and procedures throughout the company
Create and execute risk management policies and procedures. Lead legal efforts for future funding rounds and manage board-level communications regarding risk and compliance
Draft, negotiate, review, and finalize contracts and agreements
Develop and implement intellectual property protection strategies
Negotiate and manage complex manufacturing agreements with top-tier foundries and OSATs
Oversee NDAs and partnership agreements
Ensure compliance with export controls, particularly for advanced AI and semiconductor technologies
Lead all legal aspects of fundraising and strategic partnership activities, such as venture capital financings and strategic investments
Lead employment law matters, equity compensation, and HR policies
Qualification
Required
JD from an accredited law school and active bar member in good standing
10+ years of legal experience, with significant time spent in-house at a technology company, ideally within a company producing hardware, deep tech, or semiconductors
Broad legal knowledge of mergers and acquisitions, commercial transactions, regulatory compliance, litigation, and intellectual property
Experience in a fast-paced environment, preferably in AI/semiconductor companies
Successful track record managing outside counsel
Experience with startup fund-raising and venture capital
Experience in IP protection and licensing
Excellent communication, negotiation, and strategic thinking skills
Preferred
Experience within advanced semiconductor companies
Experience with the complex legal landscape of the AI industry
Benefits
Competitive compensation, including salary and equity options.
Opportunities for career growth and future team leadership.
Access to cutting-edge technology and state-of-the-art facilities.
Company
Neurophos
Photonic ExaOPS AI chips
11-50 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Early StageTotal Funding
$16.1MKey Investors
Gates Frontier FundMetaVC Partners
2025-12-08Series Unknown· $1.9M
2023-12-14Seed· $7.2M
2023-10-03Seed· $7M
Leadership Team
Patrick T. Bowen
CEO
Andrew Traverso
Co-founder & Chief Scientist
Recent News
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