[Hiring] Intellectual Property Counsel @YO AI Labs

Role Description

We are seeking experienced Intellectual Property Counsels with strong expertise in technology transactions, contract drafting, negotiation, and redlining to support an innovative legal AI project. You will apply your legal expertise to review contract scenarios, evaluate AI-generated legal responses, and develop standards that improve AI systems' ability to identify contractual risks and apply sound legal judgment.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform simulated contract drafting, negotiation, and redlining exercises.
• Review and evaluate AI responses to contract and negotiation scenarios.
• Provide precise legal feedback to improve AI accuracy and reasoning.
• Develop objective evaluation frameworks, playbooks, and grading criteria for contract-related tasks.
• Collaborate with product and research teams to refine legal guidelines, datasets, and best practices.
• Assess contractual risks and provide practical recommendations based on technology transaction experience.

Qualifications

• J.D. from an ABA-accredited law school.
• Active bar admission in at least one U.S. jurisdiction.
• 3+ years of counsel experience focused on technology transactions.
• Strong experience negotiating MSAs, NDAs, DPAs, and related commercial agreements.
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong analytical ability and attention to detail.
• Ability to translate legal expertise into clear, actionable feedback for AI systems.
• Experience collaborating with cross-functional teams in fast-paced environments.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with AI, legal technology, or AI training/evaluation.
• Experience at a corporate or technology-focused law firm.
• Prior experience developing legal playbooks, training materials, or evaluation frameworks.
• Strong interest in the intersection of law and emerging technology.

Screening Questions

• Do you hold a J.D. from an ABA-accredited law school?
• Which U.S. jurisdiction(s) are you admitted to practice in?
• How many years of technology transactions experience do you have?
• What is your experience drafting and negotiating MSAs, NDAs, and DPAs?
• How experienced are you with contract redlining and negotiation playbooks?
• Have you worked with AI, legal tech, or AI-generated legal content?
• How soon can you start?