Senior Legal Program Manager (Hardware Compliance)

About the Role

The Legal team at Openai comprises legal professionals from diverse fields, including technology, privacy, IP, corporate, cybersecurity, employment, tax, regulatory, and litigation. This role offers the chance to work with a talented team of professionals who are passionate about doing significant and unique work as technology lawyers.

Openai's mission is to ensure that general-purpose artificial intelligence benefits all of humanity, and the Legal team plays a crucial role in furthering this mission. As a Senior Legal Program Manager, you will be responsible for defining operational systems and legal infrastructure to proactively address regulatory requirements across Openai's products and practices.

What You Will Do

• Lead global compliance for hardware launches, ensuring products meet regulatory and consumer law obligations across all launch jurisdictions.
• Monitor and manage global regulatory requirements for hardware, including tracking regulatory developments and updating compliance plans accordingly.
• Own requirements tracking for physical product compliance, including packaging inserts, labeling, and consumer disclosures across markets.
• Drive launch readiness for warranties and consumer terms, partnering closely with Product Marketing and Legal.
• Identify risks and drive cross-functional resolution strategies in collaboration with subject-matter experts.
• Develop and maintain relationships with internal stakeholders, including product teams, legal teams, and external counsel.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to build and execute compliance programs that scale.
• Provide guidance and support to junior team members, helping to develop their skills and expertise.
• Stay up-to-date with regulatory developments and industry trends, applying this knowledge to improve compliance programs.
• Develop and maintain metrics and reporting to measure compliance program effectiveness.

What We Are Looking For

• 8+ years of experience in program or project management, with a focus on regulatory compliance.
• Experience managing programs at a fast-paced technology company, with a strong background in hardware compliance.
• Deep experience building and scaling hardware compliance programs, with a proven ability to drive complex cross-functional programs.
• Strong ability to operate in ambiguity and shifting priorities, with excellent organizational, analytical, and communication skills.
• Strong ownership and judgment, with the ability to synthesize input from diverse stakeholders.
• Experience with Excel, with the ability to develop and maintain complex spreadsheets.
• Strong understanding of AI governance, risk management, and transparency, with a focus on regulatory compliance.
• Ability to work in a hybrid work model, with 3 days in the office per week.

Nice to Have

• Experience working with AI technology, with a strong understanding of the regulatory landscape.
• Knowledge of global regulatory requirements for hardware, with experience tracking regulatory developments and updating compliance plans.
• Experience working with cross-functional teams, including product teams, legal teams, and external counsel.
• Strong understanding of consumer law obligations, with experience ensuring products meet regulatory requirements.
• Experience developing and maintaining metrics and reporting to measure compliance program effectiveness.

Benefits and Perks

• Competitive salary and benefits package, with a focus on supporting the well-being and growth of our employees.
• Opportunity to work with a talented team of professionals who are passionate about doing significant and unique work as technology lawyers.
• Hybrid work model, with 3 days in the office per week and the ability to work remotely.
• Relocation assistance for new employees, with a focus on supporting our employees' needs.
• Professional development opportunities, with a focus on developing our employees' skills and expertise.
• Access to cutting-edge technology and tools, with the ability to work with the latest advancements in AI.
• Collaborative and dynamic work environment, with a focus on supporting our employees' growth and well-being.

• Tip: Develop a strong understanding of AI governance, risk management, and transparency, as these are key areas of focus for the Senior Legal Program Manager role.
• Consider highlighting your experience working with cross-functional teams, including product teams, legal teams, and external counsel, as this is a key aspect of the role.
• Make sure to showcase your ability to operate in ambiguity and shifting priorities, as this is a critical skill for success in this role.
• Focus on developing a strong understanding of regulatory compliance, including global regulatory requirements for hardware, and experience tracking regulatory developments and updating compliance plans.
• Be prepared to provide examples of your experience driving complex cross-functional programs, including metrics and reporting to measure compliance program effectiveness.
• Tip: Consider developing a portfolio of your work, including examples of your compliance programs and metrics, to demonstrate your skills and expertise to potential employers.
• Research the company culture and values, and be prepared to discuss how your skills and experience align with Openai's mission and values.