densityai
Legal Counsel
Job description
About the Role
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)
- 10–15+ years of commercial/technology transactional experience (10 minimum), in-house and/or at a top law firm
- Deep expertise in technology and software licensing, strategic partnerships, and complex commercial deals
- Direct experience in the semiconductor ideally with semiconductor tools and IP vendors, supply chain, foundry (TSMC), OSAT, or contract-manufacturing transactions
- 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
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.
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.
Full compensation packages are based on candidate experience and relevant certifications.
