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OpenAI's Legal team plays a crucial role in furthering OpenAI's mission by tackling innovative, fundamental legal issues in AI. If you're passionate about doing significant and unique work as a technology lawyer, this team is for you. The team comprises professionals from diverse fields, including technology, AI, privacy, IP, corporate, employment, tax, regulatory, and litigation.
ABOUT THE ROLE
As Associate General Counsel, Executive Compensation & Benefits, you will lead legal support for OpenAI’s executive compensation, employee benefits and equity compensation programs. You will partner closely with People, Finance, Equity, Accounting, Tax, Investor Relations and other teams on compensation committee and board matters, global benefits plan design, governance and administration, executive and employee compensation arrangements, disclosure and transaction support, and related processes and controls. This role will report to our Deputy General Counsel, Corporate & Employment.
This role is based in San Francisco, CA. We use a hybrid work model of 3 days in the office per week.
In this role, you will:
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Advise on a broad range of executive compensation and employee benefits matters, including senior executive, employee, severance, incentive, equity, retention and global benefits arrangements, as well as related plan administration and governance.
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Serve as the primary legal advisor for all Compensation Committee matters.
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Counsel on equity compensation and employee ownership programs, including equity plan administration, grants, incentive and related programs, securities compliance, and related processes.
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Partner closely with cross-functional teams across the company, including People, Finance, Equity, Accounting, Tax, Corporate Development, Investor Relations and other teams, on compensation, benefits, equity compensation, global benefits administration, shareholder engagement and governance matters.
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Support equity, compensation and benefits aspects of capital markets, financing, M&A, and other strategic transactions.
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Develop and scale legal processes and frameworks for executive compensation, employee benefits, global benefits administration, equity compensation and compensation governance.
YOU MIGHT THRIVE IN THIS ROLE IF YOU:
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Have 12+ years of combined legal experience at fast-paced technology companies and technology-focused law firms.
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Have significant experience advising on executive compensation, equity compensation, employee benefits, global benefits administration, compensation governance and related matters.
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Have working knowledge of securities, tax, benefits, employment and corporate governance issues that arise in compensation, equity, and benefits programs.
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Familiarity with executive compensation practices, including benchmarking, disclosure considerations, and governance standards.
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Have a strong sense of ownership, are inquisitive and enthusiastic about technology, enjoy being continually challenged, and can demonstrate sound judgment in ambiguous situations.
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Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, with comfort producing board-level and executive-ready materials.
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High integrity, sound judgment, and discretion when handling sensitive executive information.
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Have a JD and license or qualification to practice in CA.
ABOUT OPENAI
OpenAI is an AI research and deployment company dedicated to ensuring that general-purpose artificial intelligence benefits all of humanity. We push the boundaries of the capabilities of AI systems and seek to safely deploy them to the world through our products. AI is an extremely powerful tool that must be created with safety and human needs at its core, and to achieve our mission, we must encompass and value the many different perspectives, voices, and experiences that form the full spectrum of humanity.
We are an equal opportunity employer, and we do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, age, veteran status, disability, genetic information, or other applicable legally protected characteristic.
Background checks for applicants will be administered in accordance with applicable law, and qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment consistent with those laws, including the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers, and the California Fair Chance Act, for US-based candidates. For unincorporated Los Angeles County workers: we reasonably believe that criminal history may have a direct, adverse and negative relationship with the following job duties, potentially resulting in the withdrawal of a conditional offer of employment: protect computer hardware entrusted to you from theft, loss or damage; return all computer hardware in your possession (including the data contained therein) upon termination of employment or end of assignment; and maintain the confidentiality of proprietary, confidential, and non-public information. In addition, job duties require access to secure and protected information technology systems and related data security obligations.
To notify OpenAI that you believe this job posting is non-compliant, please submit a report through this form. No response will be provided to inquiries unrelated to job posting compliance.
We are committed to providing reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities.
COMPENSATION
- Salary Range: $347K – $385K + Offers Equity
ABOUT THE TEAM
OpenAI's Legal team plays a crucial role in furthering OpenAI's mission by tackling innovative, fundamental legal issues in AI. If you're passionate about doing significant and unique work as a technology lawyer, this team is for you. The team comprises professionals from diverse fields, including technology, AI, privacy, IP, corporate, employment, tax, regulatory, and litigation.
ABOUT THE ROLE
As Associate General Counsel, Executive Compensation & Benefits, you will lead legal support for OpenAI’s executive compensation, employee benefits and equity compensation programs. You will partner closely with People, Finance, Equity, Accounting, Tax, Investor Relations and other teams on compensation committee and board matters, global benefits plan design, governance and administration, executive and employee compensation arrangements, disclosure and transaction support, and related processes and controls. This role will report to our Deputy General Counsel, Corporate & Employment.
This role is based in San Francisco, CA. We use a hybrid work model of 3 days in the office per week.
In this role, you will:
-
Advise on a broad range of executive compensation and employee benefits matters, including senior executive, employee, severance, incentive, equity, retention and global benefits arrangements, as well as related plan administration and governance.
-
Serve as the primary legal advisor for all Compensation Committee matters.
-
Counsel on equity compensation and employee ownership programs, including equity plan administration, grants, incentive and related programs, securities compliance, and related processes.
-
Partner closely with cross-functional teams across the company, including People, Finance, Equity, Accounting, Tax, Corporate Development, Investor Relations and other teams, on compensation, benefits, equity compensation, global benefits administration, shareholder engagement and governance matters.
-
Support equity, compensation and benefits aspects of capital markets, financing, M&A, and other strategic transactions.
-
Develop and scale legal processes and frameworks for executive compensation, employee benefits, global benefits administration, equity compensation and compensation governance.
YOU MIGHT THRIVE IN THIS ROLE IF YOU:
-
Have 12+ years of combined legal experience at fast-paced technology companies and technology-focused law firms.
-
Have significant experience advising on executive compensation, equity compensation, employee benefits, global benefits administration, compensation governance and related matters.
-
Have working knowledge of securities, tax, benefits, employment and corporate governance issues that arise in compensation, equity, and benefits programs.
-
Familiarity with executive compensation practices, including benchmarking, disclosure considerations, and governance standards.
-
Have a strong sense of ownership, are inquisitive and enthusiastic about technology, enjoy being continually challenged, and can demonstrate sound judgment in ambiguous situations.
-
Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, with comfort producing board-level and executive-ready materials.
-
High integrity, sound judgment, and discretion when handling sensitive executive information.
-
Have a JD and license or qualification to practice in CA.
ABOUT OPENAI
OpenAI is an AI research and deployment company dedicated to ensuring that general-purpose artificial intelligence benefits all of humanity. We push the boundaries of the capabilities of AI systems and seek to safely deploy them to the world through our products. AI is an extremely powerful tool that must be created with safety and human needs at its core, and to achieve our mission, we must encompass and value the many different perspectives, voices, and experiences that form the full spectrum of humanity.
We are an equal opportunity employer, and we do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, age, veteran status, disability, genetic information, or other applicable legally protected characteristic.
Background checks for applicants will be administered in accordance with applicable law, and qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment consistent with those laws, including the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers, and the California Fair Chance Act, for US-based candidates. For unincorporated Los Angeles County workers: we reasonably believe that criminal history may have a direct, adverse and negative relationship with the following job duties, potentially resulting in the withdrawal of a conditional offer of employment: protect computer hardware entrusted to you from theft, loss or damage; return all computer hardware in your possession (including the data contained therein) upon termination of employment or end of assignment; and maintain the confidentiality of proprietary, confidential, and non-public information. In addition, job duties require access to secure and protected information technology systems and related data security obligations.
To notify OpenAI that you believe this job posting is non-compliant, please submit a report through this form. No response will be provided to inquiries unrelated to job posting compliance.
We are committed to providing reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities.
COMPENSATION
- Salary Range: $347K – $385K + Offers Equity
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Verify your bar admission qualifies
H-1B1 visa requires a specialty occupation tied to a specific degree field. For General Counsel roles, confirm your Singapore or U.S. bar credential maps to the legal specialty the employer is hiring for, not just any law degree.
Search verified H-1B1 filers on Migrate Mate
Filter General Counsel openings by H-1B1 Singapore visa sponsorship history using Migrate Mate. DOL Labor Condition Application data shows which employers have filed for legal roles at the General Counsel level.
Target companies with existing in-house legal teams
Employers with established legal departments are more likely to understand H-1B1 consular processing. Mid-to-large firms in financial services, tech, and healthcare regularly file LCAs for senior legal roles without treating it as a novel request.
Request LCA filing before your interview stage ends
The employer must file and receive DOL certification of the Labor Condition Application before you can schedule your consular appointment. Build this timeline into offer negotiations so certification doesn't delay your start date.
Confirm prevailing wage compliance using OFLC Wage Search
General Counsel roles often sit at wage level III or IV under DOL classifications. Cross-check the offered salary against OFLC Wage Search for your job location before signing, since the LCA must certify compliance at that exact level.
Prepare home-country ties documentation early
H-1B1 is a nonimmigrant visa without dual intent protection. Consular officers may probe your intent to return to Singapore. Have concrete evidence ready: property ownership, family ties, or professional registrations that demonstrate nonimmigrant intent.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does a General Counsel role qualify as a specialty occupation for the H-1B1 Singapore visa?
Yes. General Counsel positions require at minimum a law degree and bar admission in the relevant jurisdiction, which satisfies the H-1B1 specialty occupation requirement. The role must directly require that specific legal credential. Employers confirm this in the Labor Condition Application they file with DOL before your consular appointment.
How do I find employers offering H-1B1 Singapore visa sponsorship for General Counsel roles?
Migrate Mate lets you search General Counsel openings filtered by employers with documented H-1B1 LCA filing history. This is more reliable than asking employers cold, since DOL disclosure data shows which companies have actually sponsored Singaporean professionals for legal roles rather than those who simply say they're open to it.
How does the H-1B1 Singapore visa compare to the H-1B for a General Counsel position?
The H-1B1 has no lottery, so there's no random selection risk for your job offer. The annual cap of 5,400 visas for Singapore nationals rarely fills, and you apply at the U.S. Embassy rather than through a USCIS petition. The tradeoff is that H-1B1 doesn't carry dual intent protection, so maintaining clear nonimmigrant ties to Singapore matters more at your consular interview.
What happens if my General Counsel role evolves into a Chief Legal Officer position while I'm on H-1B1?
A material change in job title, duties, or salary level may require your employer to file a new or amended Labor Condition Application with DOL. If the CLO role represents a distinct specialty occupation beyond the original LCA scope, the employer should file before the change takes effect to keep your H-1B1 status valid.
Can I work as General Counsel for multiple entities on a single H-1B1 visa?
Each employer relationship requires its own Labor Condition Application and H-1B1 authorization. If you're employed by a parent company but also advising affiliated subsidiaries, the LCA must accurately reflect where and for whom you're performing legal services. USCIS and DOL treat concurrent or split employment arrangements as separate authorization requirements, not covered by a single filing.
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