AI Policy Counsel – Legal & Governance

About the role

We are looking for an AI Policy Counsel to shape the legal and governance framework of our enterprise AI products. The role will guide IP, data rights, contracts and compliance with emerging AI regulations such as the EU AI Act.

Key responsibilities

• Own commercial contracts with customers, partners and vendors.
• Define and manage the company’s IP strategy and data‑rights posture.
• Ensure compliance with the EU AI Act and other emerging AI regulations.
• Build an AI governance and assurance program aligned to standards like ISO/IEC 42001.
• Support enterprise security and compliance reviews in collaboration with engineering.
• Maintain privacy posture and negotiate data‑processing agreements.
• Advise product teams and leadership on risk with practical, buildable guidance.
• Leverage AI‑driven tools to run a lean, efficient legal function.

Required profile

• Qualified attorney with commercial or technology law experience.
• Working knowledge of AI regulation, especially the EU AI Act.
• Experience handling IP, data rights and technology contracts.
• Ability to translate legal risk into actionable product guidance.
• Comfort operating solo in an early‑stage environment.
• Excellent written and verbal communication.
• High judgment, discretion and willingness to use AI tools deeply.

Required skills

• Legal drafting of contracts and agreements.
• IP strategy and data‑rights management.
• Privacy and data‑processing compliance.
• AI regulatory compliance (EU AI Act, ISO/IEC 42001).
• Proficiency with AI‑assisted legal tools such as Cursor Ultra, Claude, Code Ultra and OpenAI Codex Max.

What we offer

• Salary GHS 6,000‑12,000 per month plus meaningful equity.
• Full living package: housing support, private chef/ meals, laundry and cleaning.
• MacBook Pro and premium AI development tools (Cursor Ultra, Claude, Code Ultra, OpenAI Codex Max).
• Fitness, wellness and recreation facilities (basketball court, table tennis, foosball, massage).