Associate General Counsel, Commercial

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$300k–$325k

H1B: yes

Density AI Associate General Counsel, Commercial at Density AI leads complex commercial and technology transactions including technology/software licensing and semiconductor supply-chain agreements. This role also involves advising on intellectual-property strategy, export-control compliance, and building scalable contracting processes.

Responsibilities

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.
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

Qualification

12+ years of commercial experienceA confidentCalifornia pay range$300Engineering or science background

Required

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