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Anthropic · 1 week ago

Regulatory Counsel

positionSan Francisco, CA
timeFull-time
remoteHybrid
senioritySenior Level, Lead/Staff
money$265K/yr - $320K/yr
date8+ years exp

Anthropic is a public benefit corporation focused on creating reliable and beneficial AI systems. They are seeking a Regulatory Counsel to navigate the global regulatory landscape for AI, develop compliance strategies, and advise on legal challenges in the field.

Artificial Intelligence (AI)Foundational AIGenerative AIInformation TechnologyMachine Learning
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Responsibilities

Analyze, interpret and advise on emerging technology regulations across global markets, including the EU, US, UK, Asia-Pacific, and other key regions
Analyze, interpret and advise on the application of pre-existing laws to to reflect changes in Anthropic’s business, operations and products and high-growth trajectory
Develop comprehensive compliance strategies for Anthropic that address diverse regulatory frameworks worldwide
Lead cross-regional regulatory analysis to identify common requirements and market-specific obligations
Support Policy Legal on the identification of potential implementation challenges and risks during the pre-legislative process
Partner with Legal, Compliance and business teams to translate global regulatory requirements into actionable compliance frameworks
Represent Anthropic in international industry associations, regulatory forums and with other stakeholders
Build relationships with key regulators and policymakers across multiple jurisdictions
Coordinate with regional legal counsel to ensure consistent regulatory approaches while respecting local requirements
Support our Go-To-Market team on the addressing customer and external partner queries in relation to their compliance expectations relating to emerging laws
Support the development of Anthropic's global regulatory compliance strategy

Qualification

Regulatory legal experienceGlobal AI governanceCompliance strategiesMulti-jurisdictional complianceCross-functional collaborationPassion for responsible AILegal translation of AI conceptsEffective communication

Required

A JD and active membership in at least one U.S. state bar (California preferred)
At least 8 years of regulatory legal experience, preferably at hyper-growth technology environments particularly areas such as AI Safety regulation, content moderation/online safety, privacy and ESG
Experience navigating complex multi-jurisdictional compliance challenges for technology companies and engaging with regulatory authorities across different cultural and legal contexts
A strong understanding of global AI governance developments and policy trends, with aptitude for developing novel compliance approaches in areas without established precedent
Excellence in cross-functional collaboration and ability to effectively communicate complex legal concepts to technical, policy, and business teams
Passion for responsible AI development while balancing innovation with appropriate safeguards
Ability to travel internationally as needed to support global regulatory initiatives
Education requirements: We require at least a Bachelor's degree in a related field or equivalent experience

Preferred

A track record of developing novel compliance approaches for cutting-edge technologies with limited regulatory precedent
Experience translating technical AI concepts and capabilities into legal and regulatory contexts for diverse stakeholders
Background in related regulatory areas that intersect with AI governance (e.g., cybersecurity, critical infrastructure, competition law)

Benefits

Equity and benefits
Optional equity donation matching
Generous vacation and parental leave
Flexible working hours

Company

Anthropic

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Anthropic is an AI research company that focuses on the safety and alignment of AI systems with human values.
dateFounded in 2021
location
San Francisco, California, USA
people-size501-1000 employees
web-link
https://www.anthropic.com

H1B Sponsorship

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2024 (13)
2023 (3)
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Funding

Current Stage
Late Stage
Total Funding
$33.74B
Key Investors
Lightspeed Venture PartnersGoogleAmazon
2025-09-02Series F· $13B
2025-05-16Debt Financing· $2.5B
2025-03-03Series E· $3.5B

Leadership Team

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Dario Amodei
CEO & Co-Founder
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Daniela Amodei
President and co-founder
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Recent News

Techmeme
Sources: Sequoia is planning a big investment in Anthropic, joining a round led by GIC and Coatue, which are investing $1.5B each; Anthropic aims to raise $25B+ (George Hammond/Financial Times)
2026-01-19
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Similarweb: Claude's web audience more than doubled in December 2025 compared with December 2024, as many coders spent their holiday breaks on a "Claude bender" (Bradley Olson/Wall Street Journal)
2026-01-19
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Sequoia Seeks Part in Anthropic’s $25 Billion Funding Round
2026-01-19
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