xAI’s mission is to create AI systems that can accurately understand the universe and aid humanity in its pursuit of knowledge.
Our team is small, highly motivated, and focused on engineering excellence. This organization is for individuals who appreciate challenging themselves and thrive on curiosity.
We operate with a flat organizational structure. All employees are expected to be hands-on and to contribute directly to the company’s mission. Leadership is given to those who show initiative and consistently deliver excellence. Work ethic and strong prioritization skills are important.
All engineers and researchers are expected to have strong communication skills. They should be able to concisely and accurately share knowledge with their teammates.
We’re seeking an exceptionally talented paralegal to support our in-house legal department. In this role, you'll provide critical support to the legal team across a variety of areas, including contracts, corporate governance, compliance, intellectual property, litigation, and enhancing overall legal operations. We're seeking someone with outstanding organizational skills, sound judgment, and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced, innovative environment.
Key responsibilities:
- Manage contracts, agreements, and other legal documents.
- Support corporate governance, such as filing annual reports, maintaining entity records and assisting with due diligence for transactions and partnerships.
- Assist with compliance and intellectual property matters, including monitoring regulations and preparing supporting documentation.
- Develop and implement processes to streamline legal operations, integrate technology tools, and drive overall efficiencies.
- Support litigation matters by managing case files, assisting with discovery, responding to subpoenas, and coordinating with external counsel.
- Be a swiss army knife: pitch in for anything needed in the legal department, even if it’s unfamiliar or not in your lane.
- This role requires a minimum of 4 days per week in the Palo Alto, CA office, and occasional travel.
- Minimum 7 years of paralegal experience–ideally through a combination of experience at innovative technology companies and/or top-tier law firms (startup experience a plus)
- Bachelor’s degree required; ABA-approved paralegal certification preferred
- Have a strong sense of ownership, be inquisitive and enthusiastic about technology, enjoy being continually challenged, and can demonstrate sound judgment in ambiguous situations
- Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and the ability to prioritize tasks independently
- Excellent communication skills and a proactive mindset
- Tech-savvy with an understanding or keen interest in emerging technologies like AI
- California Notary registration or a strong interest in obtaining certification is desirable
- Have a lot of gas in the tank!
- $100,000 - $150,000 USD
xAI is an equal opportunity employer and does not unlawfully discriminate based on race, color, religion, ethnicity, ancestry, national origin, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, age, disability, medical conditions, genetic information, marital status, military or veteran status, or any other applicable legally protected characteristics.
Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with all applicable federal, state, and local laws, including the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers, and the California Fair Chance Act.
For Los Angeles County (unincorporated) Candidates:
xAI reasonably believes that criminal history may have a direct, adverse and negative relationship on the following job duties, potentially resulting in the withdrawal of a conditional offer of employment:
- Access to information technology systems and confidential information, including proprietary and trade secret information, and/or user data;
- Interacting with internal and/or external clients and colleagues; and
- Exercising sound judgment.
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