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Protect Democracy

Protect Democracy is a nonpartisan, nonprofit group working to prevent authoritarianism.

Tech Counsel, AI for Democracy Action Lab

General CounselGeneral CounselFull TimeRemoteLeadTeam 51-200H1B No SponsorCompany SiteLinkedIn

Location

United States

Posted

8 days ago

Salary

$138.4K - $193K / year

Seniority

Lead

Professional Certificate10 yrs expEnglish

Job Description

Tech Counsel, AI for Democracy Action Lab

Protect Democracy

• Develop and shape integrated advocacy projects to advance the mission of Protect Democracy at the intersection of AI and democracy through the AI for Democracy Action Lab • Bring creative and high-impact litigation at the intersection of AI and democracy • Help build Protect Democracy’s expertise and reputation as a thought leader on AI and emerging technology law as it relates to democracy • Collaborate with the communications team to define and execute on integrated advocacy campaigns that advance the AI for Democracy Action Lab’s goals • Identify, scope, and manage complex, high-stakes integrated advocacy projects to advance the AI for Democracy Action Lab’s goals (senior role) • Lead and drive the development of innovative legal arguments and potential litigation approaches at the intersection of AI and democracy (senior role) • Lead the process of researching, drafting, and editing pleadings, motions, briefs, and other legal filings in impact litigation (senior role) • Lead communication with opposing counsel and manage and grow relationships with clients, coalition partners, experts, and government stakeholders in high-stakes litigation and non-litigation settings (senior role) • Manage discovery processes, including informal fact-finding, document review, witness interviews, written discovery, depositions, and expert discovery (senior role) • Supervise and mentor paralegals, junior legal staff, and law students (senior role) • Write, publish, and present to key audiences on legal issues that gain significant traction at the intersection of AI and democratic governance (senior role) • Brief reporters and provide expert commentary on complex legal questions and developments in AI law and regulation, serving as a public face for projects (senior role) • Engage with policymakers, regulators, civil society partners, and the tech industry as a credible legal voice for pro-democracy AI governance (senior role)

Job Requirements

  • For senior counsel, at least 10 years of legal experience with expertise in AI and emerging technology law
  • For early to mid-career counsel, at least 4 years of legal experience with some exposure to AI and emerging technology law or related fields (such as national security or First Amendment law)
  • Bar membership in good standing in the jurisdiction of your residence
  • Experience developing and leading impact litigation or plaintiff-side civil litigation, including managing litigation teams for the senior role
  • Entrepreneurial legal instincts and an ability to generate impactful, creative ideas that advance the goals of the AI for Democracy Action Lab
  • Exceptional analytical, writing, and presentation skills directed at both legal and non-legal audiences
  • Ability to translate complex technical and legal questions for policymakers, journalists, and the public
  • An embrace of a cross-ideological and nonpartisan approach to protecting our democracy
  • Growth mindset and enthusiasm for giving and receiving feedback up, down, and sideways
  • Collaborative orientation and willingness to take on tasks big or small as needed to advance our mission
  • Rigorous attention to detail and the highest standards for excellence in execution
  • A passionate commitment to the preservation of democratic norms and institutions, and an understanding that our democracy has never fully represented communities of color.

Benefits

  • Generous sick leave
  • Flexible vacation policy encouraging team members to take 4-5 weeks every year
  • 12 paid holidays
  • 6 weeks of paid family medical leave
  • 18 weeks of paid parental leave
  • 401(k) plan with up to 6% employer match that vests immediately
  • Employee medical premiums covered at 100%
  • Up to 95% coverage for dependents depending on plan selection
  • Employee and dependent’s dental/vision covered at 100%
  • Access to long-term disability and life insurance
  • Fertility benefits
  • Home office stipend
  • Bonuses at the discretion of the Executive Director

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