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 building the legal foundation for strategic partnerships, global expansion, and groundbreaking tech that billions will use
• XAI is 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
• 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
• Advise on equity compensation (award agreements, trading plans, cap table management), and corporate governance (board matters, minutes, consents)
• 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

Benefits

• Health and wellness: Comprehensive health insurance including medical, dental, vision, and disability coverage
• Life and family: Life and AD&D insurance and fertility benefits to ensure our team’s well-being and peace of mind
• Flexible vacation: We work hard but avoid burn out. Take time off when you need it
• Visa sponsorship: We support international talent with visa sponsorship to join our team
• 401(k) plan: Retirement savings plan to secure your financial future- Passion for xAI’s mission: bold thinking, rapid execution, and building truthful AI
• 5+ years in Corporate or M&A at a top-tier national law firm, with Capital Markets and securities experience a strong plus
• Exceptional communicator/presenter: translates legalese to plain English for engineers, execs, and boards
• J.D. from an accredited law school; active CA bar membership
• Flexible team player, eager for diverse projects in a scaling
• Detail-oriented self-starter who excels in ambiguity, prioritizes ruthlessly, and delivers business-aligned advice without fluff
• Deep expertise in domestic/cross-border M&A: diligence, structuring, negotiation—creative and pragmatic in complex, fast-moving deals