Associate General Counsel, Commercial

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