Research Counsel
Quick answer
Anthropic is hiring a Senior Research Counsel with a JD and legal experience in AI and data use, based in San Francisco, CA or New York City, NY, with a compensation range of $265,000—$335,000 USD.
- Role
- Research Counsel
- Organization
- Anthropic
- Location
- San Francisco, CA | New York City, NY
- Work setup
- On-site
- Level
- Senior
- Compensation
- $265,000—$335,000 USD
- Category
- Legal
- Apply by
- 2026-12-31
The role
Advise on legal topics across the full lifecycle of building and studying frontier AI models, including data acquisition and use, training pipelines, model evaluation and launch, and alignment, interpretability, model welfare, societal impacts, and beneficial deployments research, as well as Responsible Scaling Policy work on biological risk.
What you'll do
- Advise research and data teams on data sourcing, licensing, partnerships, and use
- Help coordinate regulatory readiness and model launches
- Support the Responsible Scaling Policy as applied to biological and chemical risk
- Counsel the Societal Impacts, Economic, Alignment, Interpretability, Model Welfare, and Beneficial Deployments teams
- Monitor global AI, privacy, copyright, and export-control developments and translate them into practical internal guidance and policy
- Engage with academics, regulators, industry groups, and civil society to help develop norms and best practices for responsible AI development and data governance
What it takes
- A JD and active membership in at least one U.S. state bar (California or New York preferred)
- Practical, creative problem-solving skills
- Exceptional communication and analytical skills
- Familiarity and comfort advising on the EU AI Act, U.S. legislation and AI frameworks, GDPR/CCPA, and comparable regimes globally
- Interest in thinking deeply about the impact of AI on society
- Sound judgment about when to be flexible and when to hold a line
What you'll bring
How we treat you
Competitive compensation and benefits, optional equity donation matching, generous vacation and parental leave, flexible working hours, and a lovely office space in which to collaborate with colleagues.
Frequently asked questions
Where is the job located?
The job is located in San Francisco, CA or New York City, NY, with a preference for candidates who can work from the office at least 3 days a week.
What is the compensation range?
The annual compensation range for this role is $265,000—$335,000 USD.
What are the key qualifications required?
Key qualifications include a JD, practical problem-solving skills, exceptional communication and analytical skills, and familiarity with AI and data use regulations.
How do I apply?
You can apply now through Anthropic's careers page.
Is the role remote?
The role is on-site, with a preference for candidates who can work from the office at least 3 days a week, but may consider other locations for the right candidate.
How to apply
Apply directly on Anthropic's site. We link straight through — no resume parsing, no profile to fill out.
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