ABOUT THE ROLE:

As Commercial Counsel at xAI, you'll provide legal support for the development of data centers by executing on some of the world’s largest and most interesting physical infrastructure transactions. You will tackle complex agreements, bring creative ideas and solutions to key business initiatives and streamline processes in a ludicrously fast-paced environment.  Expect to dive into strategic negotiations, balance legal, business and engineering priorities, and support xAI’s mission to advance AI-driven human scientific discovery.  This job will have global impact but will be  based in Palo Alto, California or Austin, Texas.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Lead negotiation and structuring of data center development deals, real estate transactions, capital equipment purchases, hardware and raw material procurement and much much more.
• Negotiate and manage power-related contracts: interconnection agreements, electricity service agreements, solar project deployments, sustainable storage system transactions, power purchase agreements (PPAs), behind-the-meter generation structures, gas supply / transport, water rights, and ERCOT/regulatory matters critical to hyperscale data center deployments.
• Draft, review, and negotiate construction contracts, engineering services for design-build, and related project documents for facilities involving insane amounts of power, absurd cooling systems, and advanced cabling and fiber get-ups, all in support of the world’s largest integrated GPU clusters .
• Support financing structures, tax incentives, complex lease arrangements, permitting activities, easement and land use transactions, and project finance elements that enable multi-billion-dollar-scale infrastructure investments.
• Partner closely with engineering, procurement, business development, and finance teams to align legal terms with technical and commercial requirements .
• Coordinate effectively with specialized outside counsel on complex matters while maintaining in-house strategic oversight and risk judgment.
• Contribute to broader commercial and procurement initiatives as our data center footprint grows.
• Be extremely versatile, highly responsive, ability to roll your sleeves up and pitch in for anything and everything needed in the Legal department, even if it’s unfamiliar or not in your lane.
• Sense of humor, humility and team based mentality is a must.

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:

•  8+ years of legal experience–ideally through a combination of experience at innovative technology or development companies, and/or excellent law firms.
• Deep experience in commercial contracting, with a focus on large scale infrastructure projects.
• Proven track record of effectively managing a heavy workload and ability to prioritize correctly to close transactions according to aggressive business timelines 
• Tech-savvy-ish with an understanding or interest in datacenters and emerging AI technologies
• Have a strong sense of ownership and accountability, be inquisitive and enthusiastic about technology, enjoy being continually challenged, and can demonstrate sound judgment in high-stakes and ambiguous situations.
• Have a lot of charge in the battery!
• Creative solution oriented problem solver.
• JD from an accredited law school and active bar membership in at least one U.S. state.

COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS:

$240,000 - $285,000 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.

ITAR REQUIREMENTS:

• To conform to U.S. Government export regulations, applicant must be a (i) U.S. citizen or national, (ii) U.S. lawful, permanent resident (aka green card holder), (iii) Refugee under 8 U.S.C. § 1157, or (iv) Asylee under 8 U.S.C. § 1158, or be eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State. Learn more about the ITAR here.

ABOUT THE ROLE:

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.

We value the energy of our in-person office culture. This role is based on-site at our Palo Alto headquarters.

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
• 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

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.

ITAR REQUIREMENTS:

• To conform to U.S. Government export regulations, applicant must be a (i) U.S. citizen or national, (ii) U.S. lawful, permanent resident (aka green card holder), (iii) Refugee under 8 U.S.C. § 1157, or (iv) Asylee under 8 U.S.C. § 1158, or be eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State. Learn more about the ITAR here. 

About the Role

As a Senior Commercial Counsel at xAI, you'll drive our commercial contracting efforts by negotiating high-value enterprise agreements and commercial contracts — primarily enterprise customer agreements for AI products and services but also for strategic partnerships, hyperscaler agreements, other technology deals, vendor agreements, and anything else in the universe! Working closely with Sales, Business Development, and Product teams, you’ll tackle complex agreements, analyze and mitigate risks, ensure compliance, and streamline processes in a fast-paced environment. Expect to dive into strategic negotiations, balance legal and business priorities, and support xAI’s mission to advance AI-driven human scientific discovery. This role is full-time on-site and based in Palo Alto, Los Angeles, Austin, or New York.

Responsibilities

• Expertly draft, review, and negotiate complex technology agreements.
• Collaborate closely with technical, product, sales, finance, and legal team members to establish commercial legal strategies that align with business objectives.
• Design legal structures and operations that make it seamless to sell xAI’s incredible products while appropriately mitigating risks.
• Be a Swiss Army knife: pitch in with precision for anything needed in the legal department, even if it is unfamiliar.

Required Qualifications

• 8+ years of legal experience–ideally through a combination of experience at innovative technology companies and top-tier law firms.
• In-house experience as commercial counsel preferred.
• Intellectual property and technology transactions experience a strong plus.
• Hungry to learn about the products and use cases xAI customers need.
• Understand the revenue-generation process and tackle legal issues with a practical, commercial-driven approach.
• Strong sense of ownership, genuine curiosity and enthusiasm for technology, a love for being continually challenged, problem solving, and consistent sound judgment when navigating complex and ambiguous situations. 
• Strong drive to get things done.
• Lots of gas in the tank!
• JD and license or qualification to practice law in California or New York.
• Commitment to being in-office 5 days/week.

Annual Salary Range

$240,000 - $285,000 USD

Benefits

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.

ABOUT THE ROLE:

You are a dynamic lawyer who is comfortable working in a fast-paced international environment with broad responsibilities. You will work on complex litigation, regulatory, commercial and public policy related issues, helping to guide our businesses and business strategy across Japan and Korea. You must have the ability to operate independently and work proactively and collaboratively with various business and legal teams across the organization. Ideally, you have worked in-house in the technology, media, ad agency, or internet industries handling a broad range of legal matters. This role sits within the International Legal team and will report to the Legal Director for APAC.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:

• At least 7 years of relevant post-qualification experience as an attorney-at-law or Advocate.
• Demonstrate sound business and legal judgment.
• Entrepreneurial mindset: flexible, self-starting and hard-working.
• Relevant in-house or secondment experience with a digital media, advertising, or technology company is highly desirable.
• Relevant experience in litigation in Japan.
• Significant experience with digital advertising, contract law, and intellectual property.
• Strong understanding of the legal issues around user-generated content and platforms.
• Familiarity with these areas of law will be an advantage: advertising regulation, licensing, privacy, content regulation, consumer laws, copyright, and compliance.
• Successful track record of working collaboratively with colleagues around the world.
• Comfortable working in a company experiencing rapid growth, with excellent organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Strong written and oral communication skills; must be fluent in Japanese and English. Fluency in Korean/additional APAC language is highly desirable.
• Recognized law degree with strong academic record and qualified to practice law in Japan or other Asia Pacific jurisdiction, the UK or the US

ABOUT THE ROLE:

We are seeking a skilled Legal Operations Analyst to enhance xAI’s systems and operations by providing deep expertise in assessing and handling legal requests from government entities all over the world. In this role, you will process high-volume content-removal requests under local laws (hate speech, defamation, national security, data-privacy statutes) as well as productions of user information in response to legal process (subpoenas, court orders, warrants, MLAT requests, etc.).

You will leverage your expertise in legal operations, regulatory compliance, and content moderation to support both day-to-day execution and the optimization of AI-driven automation. You will collaborate with technical teams to design, train, and refine AI agents, curate high-quality training data from real cases, and build tools that scale operations while maintaining accuracy and speed. This role requires adaptability, strong analytical 

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• You will join on an on-call rotation, working closely with other members of Safety to provide timely responses to emergency requests and proactive referrals from all over the world. 
• You will handle global legal information and content removal requests, including document intake and processing. 
• Execute and quality-control complex content-removal and user-data-production cases across multiple jurisdictions while applying and interpreting platform policies shaped by evolving legal requirements.
• Serve as the go-to escalation point for ambiguous or high-risk legal requests, exercising sound judgment and ensuring compliance.
• Continuously improve AI agents that automate triage, initial decisioning, redaction, compliance checks, and response workflows.
• Create and maintain high-quality training datasets, evaluation rubrics, and feedback loops using real Legal Operations cases to enhance AI performance.
• Identify automation opportunities and collaborate with technical teams to build end-to-end workflows using automation tools.
• Measure and report on automation coverage, accuracy, risk reduction, and efficiency gains while training and upskilling the broader Legal Operations team.
• Analyze complex legal and compliance problems in partnership with legal stakeholders to ensure platform rules and regulatory requirements are followed.
• Interpret, analyze, and execute tasks based on evolving instructions and regulatory changes, maintaining precision and adaptability in partnership with cross-functional stakeholders. 
• You may represent X in witness testimony or other external engagements

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:

• 2+ years of hands-on professional experience in legal operations, trust & safety, content moderation, compliance, or e-discovery at a major technology or social media company.
• Demonstrated expertise in global content-removal processes and/or user-data production in response to legal requests (subpoenas, MLATs, court orders, and local law enforcement demands).
• Proficiency in reading and writing professional English with excellent communication, interpersonal, analytical, and organizational skills.
• Strong technical aptitude, including experience with prompt engineering, AI workflows, or automation tools in a regulated environment.
• Excellent reading comprehension and the ability to exercise autonomous judgment with limited or ambiguous data.
• Passion for technological advancements and using AI to amplify human expertise in legal and compliance processes.

PREFERRED SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS:

• Relevant certification, license, or advanced training, specifically in areas such as: copyright, privacy laws, child safety, hate speech, incitement, harassment, or misinformation laws by region.
• Comfort with recording audio or video sessions for data collection.
• Familiarity with AI workflows in a technical setting.

ABOUT THE ROLE:

X is seeking an mid-level attorney to support its non-U.S. regulatory litigation efforts around the world. This role would involve assisting the team on responses to RFIs, regulatory investigations, and government enforcement actions outside the United States. This role requires strong strategic thinking, attention to detail, organizational skills and the ability to build good relationships with internal clients. The ideal candidate will have 5-9 years of post-qualified experience (PQE), including strong litigation and/or contentious regulatory experience. Experience with social media industry regulations is a plus but not required.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:

• Law degree
• Minimum 5 years PQE, including substantial experience responding to regulatory inquiries
• Demonstrated history of excellence

About the Role

Come join X Payments as Legal Director, Payments! This is a once in a career opportunity to work at an exciting, fast-paced company as we build payments functionality into the app of everything. We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Attorney to manage regulatory, product and commercial aspects of launching new payments services globally. The ideal candidate will have experience navigating the complex regulatory landscapes both domestically and internationally as well as drafting and negotiating payments-related agreements with banks, payments processors and other payments ecosystem participants.

This role will require significant cross-functional collaboration with product, engineering, policy, operations, and business teams, as well as other legal subject-matter experts, as you help shape the future of payments products to be used by billions of users worldwide. This is an opportunity to work on novel issues in an exciting, fast-paced environment as we build and scale for our global community.

Responsibilities

• Become a deep subject matter expert in the products you cover, building close connections with your product team through effective communication and collaboration
• Serve as the first point of contact for your product team’s legal questions, and for the broader legal team’s questions about your product
• Review new and changed products, features, platforms and initiatives to provide practical legal risk mitigation strategies across multiple jurisdictions
• Provide and coordinate legal advice across complex and multifaceted legal issues applicable to the product you are supporting, including compliance with newly developing regulatory and legal obligations
• Enable product teams to move quickly by proactively identifying and helping to resolve areas of potential legal risk
• Draft and negotiate commercial agreements for third party partnerships in support of features and functionality of your product
• Coordinate with public policy, communications, product management, engineering, product marketing, trust and safety, and other cross-functional teams on external communications, policy development, and product development and launches
• Provision of legal advice on legislative and regulatory Federal and State matters relating to payments functionality across the USA, partnering with Product Counsel, Government Affairs, Litigation, Compliance, Privacy and other team
• Collaborating with legal and policy colleagues to ‘join the dots’ between requirements impacting the X platform (content compliance, privacy compliance) and ensuring the compliant design and deployment of new payments functionality
• Supporting and collaborating with X’s Chief Compliance Officer for X Money and advising on appropriate systems, controls and policies as expected by financial services regulators
• Advising on the adequacy of the X Money risk management framework and lifecycle
• Directly contribute to and help coordinate responses to external inquiries and administrative procedures related to legal and regulatory matters, including collaborating effectively with outside counsel
• Support with regulatory engagements and examination, in particular with State and Federal regulators, including helping to prepare materials
• Keeping abreast of global payments regulation and overseeing the operational process to secure appropriate licenses in other jurisdictions

Required Qualifications

• Juris Doctor (JD) degree from an accredited law school.
• Admission to the bar in at least one state in the USA.
• 8+ years of experience practicing law with a focus on payments, preferably in the financial services or fintech industry.
• Strong knowledge of federal and state laws and regulations governing payment services, including but not limited to, BSA/AML, Dodd-Frank, UCC, and consumer protection laws.
• Experience working with payment networks, banks, processors, and regulatory agencies such as the CFPB, OCC, and FinCEN.
• Excellent analytical, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
• Attention to detail and a commitment to excellence in legal and regulatory compliance.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience advising clients on risk mitigation across technology product platforms
• Proven experience to distil complicated technical concepts for legal colleagues and to distil complicated legal concepts for technical colleagues
• Experience working on multiple projects at once
• Proven problem-solving, communication and interpersonal skills

Annual Salary Range

$225,000 - $285,000 USD

Benefits

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.

ABOUT THE ROLE:

As the Manager of the Law Enforcement Response Team, you will lead a diverse, global team in processing sensitive legal requests from start to finish, including document intake, processing, and follow-up. You will drive strategic initiatives to enhance efficiency, ensure compliance with evolving regulations, and foster a collaborative environment.

Experience in leading law enforcement response operations, managing global teams, and optimizing workflows is essential. You will ensure accurate, efficient processing while mentoring and promoting accountability and innovation.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Lead complex projects that impact organizational performance, aligning with priorities to set goals and optimize results.
• Maintain knowledge of regulations, policies, and procedures; speak to regulatory bodies or auditors on workflows and operations.
• Strengthen the team via hiring, development plans, and growth opportunities.
• Adapt to high-demand changes, delegate effectively, stay calm under pressure, and motivate the team.
• Assess team needs in a dynamic legal landscape, emphasizing user protection, transparency, policy development, scaling, and distributed collaboration via electronic tools.
• Communicate with internal stakeholders like Safety Leadership and Counsel on operations; update team on company changes.
• Analyze team performance with data visualizations and feedback; drive global QA strategy and consistency.
• Propose process improvements based on trends, owning segments for operational efficiency.
• Support sensitive escalations, answer policy questions, interpret metrics, and improve processes cross-functionally.
• Join on-call rotations for emergencies, addressing sensitive content (e.g., exploitation, violence) maturely.
• You may represent the company externally, such as in witness testimony or law enforcement interactions.
• Drive AI Automation: Collaborate with product engineering and data science teams to implement AI-based tools for case management, optimizing workflows and reducing manual workloads.

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:

• MA/MS Degree or equivalent in business, criminal justice, political science, law, international relations, or related field.
• 10+ years in law enforcement response, trust and safety, compliance, or legal background.
• 5+ years managing people, including global/distributed teams.
• Fluent in written and spoken English; excellent judgment, strategic thinking, and detail-orientation.
• Experience with legal request processing, scaling operations, and policy development.
• Exceptional communication, writing, and analytical skills; passion for privacy and expression.
• Perseverance, grit; ability to work through ambiguity.
• Availability to be on-call, including over weekends.
• Skilled in systems, software (e.g., Google Suite, data tools); must pass background check
• Extensive experience in law enforcement response or legal operations, including user information requests and high-volume case management.
• Proven people management track record, focusing on mentoring and retaining diverse global talent.
• Strong business acumen, strategic thinking, and collaborative mindset.
• Familiarity with global regulations, privacy laws, and legal-policy intersections on social media.
• Data analysis experience using tools like Excel, Google Sheets, or Tableau.

PREFERRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:

• 8-10+ years in Safety/Legal Operations at tech/social media company.
• An active X user with a deep understanding of the platform’s role as a global public square and its Safety challenges.
• Able to work onsite in Bastrop and travel as needed to collaborate with global teams.

ITAR REQUIREMENTS:

• To conform to U.S. Government export regulations, applicant must be a (i) U.S. citizen or national, (ii) U.S. lawful, permanent resident (aka green card holder), (iii) Refugee under 8 U.S.C. § 1157, or (iv) Asylee under 8 U.S.C. § 1158, or be eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State. Learn more about the ITAR here.