Associate General Counsel, AI, Biosecurity, & Emerging Technologies
Los Angeles, CAAll locationsLos Angeles, CAWashington, DC (DC Metro Area)Santa Monica, CARAND’s Arlington, VAArlington, VA (Washington DC area) Hybrid
$205,700–$328,900 a yearJobFig found this opening at its original source and checks that it remains available.
About the role
RAND’s Office of the General Counsel (OGC) is seeking an attorney to serve as the legal lead for some of the most consequential work happening at the intersection of AI, biosecurity, and national security. In this role, y ou would be the primary legal partner for RAND’s Center on AI, Security, and Technology (CAST) and the person our technical teams turn to as they tackle novel, fast-moving challenges where the precedent is thin and the stakes are high. This is a hands-on role for someone with an operator’s mindset—comfortable reasoning through legal ambiguity, owning problems end to end, and building legal infrastructure from the ground up. You will report directly to RAND’s Vice President & General Counsel and have significant autonomy to shape how we approach emerging legal questions that often have no playbook. You might be especially well suited to this role if you have advised teams inside a national security or government setting, have experience using AI tools to deliver timely and accurate legal advice, and are energized—not daunted—by work that sits at the frontier of law and technology. This position requires the ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. Government Security Clearance and DHS Fitness. Accordingly , U.S. citizenship is required .
What you'll bring
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- At l east nine ( 9 ) years of e xperience as a practicing attorney, with substantive experience advising on technology matters, emerging technology issues, or national security-adjacent legal questions—whether in a government, in-house, or law firm setting;
- Detail-oriented, works well under pressure, and has an affinity for RAND’s mission;
- Proven problem-solver who takes ownership of work, partners effectively with technical teams, and adapts quickly to new questions;
- Demonstrated ability to confidently provide sound judgment even in ambiguous situations;
- Collaborative, collegial, and skilled at building consensus with diverse professional groups;
- Willingness to take on novel legal issues that may be outside prior experience;
- Ability to identify priorities and adjust as necessary to meet unanticipated needs
- Ability to travel occasionally to other RAND offices (primarily in the U.S.).
- Experience working in-house as an attorney for a technology company, research institution, or an intelligence or national security organization;
- Experience working for (or with) a non-profit organization;
- Familiarity with biosecurity, frontier AI, or related emerging technology domains;