Corporate Counsel

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 seeking a business-savvy attorney to provide expert counsel on M&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.

Responsibilities:

• Help lead domestic and international M&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

• Provide securities counsel and support, including SEC reporting (10-K, 10-Q, 8-K), disclosures, insider trading policies, and corporate governance

• Partner closely with corporate development, finance, engineering, and exec teams to build trusted relationships and execute a seamless, multi-functional deal process

• Drive post-closing integration, ensuring operational alignment and value capture

• Build scalable processes, templates, and playbooks for M&A and strategic deals to enable speed and efficiency at our scale

• Oversee subsidiary maintenance, including formations, dissolutions, and compliance across US and international entities

• Provide counsel on general corporate matters, including commercial contracts for AI compute/infra, vendor deals, and tech partnerships

• Support emerging issues like AI safety/regulatory compliance, IP in models/data, and cross-functional risk mitigation

• Roll up sleeves for ad-hoc projects in our flat, high-velocity structure,thriving as a 'force multiplier' in a startup-like environment

Basic Qualifications:

• J.D. from an accredited law school; active CA bar membership

• 5+ years in Corporate or M&A at a top-tier national law firm, with Capital Markets and securities experience a strong plus

• Deep expertise in domestic/cross-border M&A: diligence, structuring, negotiation,creative and pragmatic in complex, fast-moving deals

• Detail-oriented self-starter who excels in ambiguity, prioritizes ruthlessly, and delivers business-aligned advice without fluff

• Exceptional communicator/presenter: translates legalese to plain English for engineers, execs, and boards

• Flexible team player, eager for diverse projects in a scaling

• Passion for xAI's mission: bold thinking, rapid execution, and building truthful AI

Compensation and Benefits:

Annual Salary Range: $220,000 - $260,000 USD

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 & long-term disability insurance, life insurance, and various other discounts and perks.