Legal Counsel, DeepMind

Job description

Minimum qualifications: - JD, LL.B., equivalent degree, or equivalent practical experience. - 3 years of attorney-level (post-qualification) experience in government, in-house, or at a law firm. - 3 years of experience negotiating government partnerships or engaged in government procurement agreements or equivalent experience advising on commercial and research matters for a technology company or at a law firm. - Admitted to the bar and in good standing or otherwise authorized to practice law (e.g., have registered in-house status) in the state in which the position is located. Preferred qualifications: - Experience advising in the frontier AI, national security, cybersecurity, or public sector spaces. - Experience advising on AI issues, particularly in partnering with executives on such matters. - Experience in life sciences, cybersecurity, materials, or AI within education and healthcare. - Understanding of opportunities and risks of AI agents, models and systems. - Ability to make judgement calls on a regular basis, and be thoughtful about the real world consequences of those decisions. - Ability to work independently and also as part of a highly collaborative team. About the jo...