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Associate General Counsel, Commercial

DensityAIMountain View🇺🇸United StatesPosted Oct 23, 2026

Quick overview

SeniorityMid Senior

Work modeHybrid

LocationMountain View, United States

Posted13 hours ago

ComplianceData PrivacyRegulatory ComplianceBusiness Development

Job description

ABOUT THE ROLE

Be an early, foundational member of DensityAI's legal team — the experienced commercial and technology counsel who structures and closes the deals that power our AI-accelerator business. Reporting to the General Counsel, you'll lead the team that owns complex commercial and technology transactions end-to-end, from technology and software licensing and strategic partnerships to the semiconductor supply-chain, foundry, and contract-manufacturing agreements at the heart of the company. You'll come in with the confidence to operate independently and help build and lead a world-class Commercial/Technology Transactions legal team.

WHAT YOU'LL DO

Lead complex commercial and technology transactions — technology/software licensing, strategic partnerships, business development, and sales & distribution deals
Own the legal work behind our silicon supply chain — foundry, OSAT, and contract-manufacturing agreements (MSAs, MPAs, NDAs, SOWs, capacity/pricing, NRE/tooling)
Advise on intellectual-property strategy and technology-transaction structuring (IP licensing, ownership, joint development)
Guide export-control compliance (EAR/ITAR), other regulatory matters, and data privacy
Be a practical, trusted partner to business, supply chain, engineering, and GTM — unblocking deals while managing risk
Build scalable contracting processes, templates, and playbooks as the company grows
Help grow and lead a Tech Trans legal team over time

WHAT WE'RE LOOKING FOR

JD and active membership in good standing of at least one U.S. state bar (CA preferred)
12+ years of commercial experience, in-house and/or at a top law firm
Deep expertise in technology and software licensing, strategic partnerships, and complex commercial deals
Strong technical fluency and technology-transaction ("tech trans") expertise; engineering or science background is a plus
Working knowledge of export controls (EAR/ITAR), regulatory compliance, and data privacy
A confident, hands-on operator who runs deals independently in a fast-moving startup and brings structure and efficiency
Direct experience in the semiconductor ideally with semiconductor tools and IP vendors, supply chain, foundry (TSMC), OSAT, or contract-manufacturing transactions

Full compensation packages are based on candidate experience and relevant certifications.

California pay range

$300,000—$325,000 USD

Compensation

Final offers depend on level, location, and skills relevant to the role. Additional compensation: equity grant per company guidelines; medical / dental / vision; 401(k); standard PTO.

Visa Sponsorship

DensityAI sponsors qualified candidates for H-1B, O-1, TN, E-3, and other employment-based visas, and we welcome applicants on F-1 OPT and STEM-OPT. Work authorization is required at start; we provide immigration support to secure or transfer status.

Export Controls

Aspects of this role may involve access to information subject to U.S. export controls (EAR/ITAR). We may discuss licensing or scope adjustments during the interview.

Equal Opportunity

DensityAI is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religious creed, national origin, ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, age (40+), sexual orientation, military or veteran status, pregnancy, or any other status protected by law. We comply with the California CROWN Act and provide reasonable accommodations on request.