Cerebras is developing a radically new chip and system to dramatically accelerate deep learning applications. Our system runs training and inference workloads orders of magnitude faster than contemporary machines, fundamentally changing the way ML researchers work and pursue AI innovation.
We are innovating at every level of the stack – from chip, to microcode, to power delivery and cooling, to new algorithms and network architectures at the cutting edge of ML research. Our fully-integrated system delivers unprecedented performance because it is built from the ground up for deep learning workloads.
Cerebras is building a team of exceptional people to work together on big problems. Join us!
About the role
Cerebras Systems is seeking its second full-time legal hire. This is a critical, challenging, and high impact role, with an opportunity to own several functional areas during a high growth period for the company. In addition to providing excellent, business-minded, and creative legal advice, this person will be responsible for building out efficient and sustainable legal processes and infrastructure. The ideal candidate has deep expertise and top tier training in at least one practice area, with a strong desire to broaden their scope.
This role will report to the General Counsel, and will be a Senior Corporate Counsel or Director of Legal, depending on candidate experience level.
Responsibilities
- Drive revenue and supply chain deals to close.
- Provide product counseling on AI, compliance, and info sec matters.
- Support certain corporate legal needs, including secondary transactions, equity plan administration, and international subsidiary management.
- Build out labor & employment processes in several jurisdictions.
- Manage outside counsel efficiently.
Skills & Qualifications
- 3-7 years of law firm training in either technology transactions (preferred) or corporate law. Additional experience in-house at high growth startups preferred.
- Deep experience in at least one substantive area of law (e.g., commercial transactions) with ability to operate unsupervised.
- Strong desire and ability to quickly learn other practice areas (e.g., corporate, labor & employment, AI product counseling).
- Can-do attitude and strong work ethic; no task is beneath you and no problem is unsolvable.
- Semiconductor industry experience helpful but not required.
- Juris Doctor (J.D.) and bar admission required (California preferred).
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Why Join Cerebras
People who are serious about software make their own hardware. At Cerebras we have built a breakthrough architecture that is unlocking new opportunities for the AI industry. With dozens of model releases and rapid growth, we’ve reached an inflection point in our business. Members of our team tell us there are five main reasons they joined Cerebras:
- Build a breakthrough AI platform beyond the constraints of the GPU
- Publish and open source their cutting-edge AI research
- Work on one of the fastest AI supercomputers in the world
- Enjoy job stability with startup vitality
- Our simple, non-corporate work culture that respects individual beliefs
Read our blog: Five Reasons to Join Cerebras in 2024.
Apply today and become part of the forefront of groundbreaking advancements in AI.
Cerebras Systems is committed to creating an equal and diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate different backgrounds, perspectives, and skills. We believe inclusive teams build better products and companies. We try every day to build a work environment that empowers people to do their best work through continuous learning, growth and support of those around them.
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