Startup Lawyer

Tenstorrent is leading the industry on cutting-edge AI technology revolutionizing performance expectations ease of use and cost efficiency. With AI redefining the computing paradigm solutions must evolve to unify innovations in software models compilers platforms networking and semiconductors. Our diverse team of technologists have developed a high performance RISC-V CPU from scratch and share a passion for AI and a deep desire to build the best AI platform possible. We value collaboration curiosity and a commitment to solving hard problems. We are growing our team and looking for contributors of all seniorities.

Tenstorrent is looking for a smarter than the average bear expert in their field prepared to make decisions write build processes and fully engage our non-legal partners to grow our business this role you will usher in the growth phase of Tenstorrent against the backdrop of the highly-regulated evolving-by-the-day and in the spotlight AI industry.

The ideal candidate is seeking out the challenge of a fast-paced startup is curious to learn about (arguably) the most complicated product on the planet and brings some fun with their hard work.

This role is hybrid based out of Santa Clara CA.

Who You Are

• Technology and business curious: someone who wants to learn how our products and industry work.
• A figure-it-outer.
• An expert (or willingness to step up and become an expert) in technology transactions.
• A clear communicator.
• Someone others want to have on their team.

What We Need

• A Juris Doctor degree active membership in at least one state bar and 7 years of experience in a law firm or in-house legal department.
• Experience sufficient to comfortably dive in to advise on a very broad range of legal issues in areas such as intellectual property sales marketing patent portfolio management trademarks standards participation business development M&A recruiting and procurement.
• Demonstrated interest in learning about complicated things.
• Demonstrated interest to build processes that improve a growing business.
• A point of view and willingness to engage others points of view.

What You Will Learn

• Whatever you want: Tenstorrents culture supports a try and fail approach over a stay the course approach.
• How legal teams partner with Finance Procurement Sales Security IT People Engineering and Operations across a global organization.
• How to become a trusted legal advisor who gives teams the autonomy to move quickly and confidently.

Compensation for all engineers at Tenstorrent ranges from $100k - $500k including base and variable compensation targets. Experience skills education background and location all impact the actual offer made.

Tenstorrent offers a highly competitive compensation package and benefits and we are an equal opportunity employer.

This offer of employment is contingent upon the applicant being eligible to access U.S. export-controlled technology. Due to U.S. export laws including those codified in the U.S. Export Administration Regulations (EAR) the Company is required to ensure compliance with these laws when transferring technology to nationals of certain countries (such as EAR Country Groups D:1 E1 and E2). These requirements apply to persons located in the U.S. and all countries outside the U.S. As the position offered will have direct and/or indirect access to information systems or technologies subject to these laws the offer may be contingent upon your citizenship/permanent residency status or ability to obtain prior license approval from the U.S. Commerce Department or applicable federal agency. If employment is not possible due to U.S. export laws any offer of employment will be rescinded.