Associate Counsel Washington D.C. Area​/Remote Office

About Us:

webAI is pioneering the future of artificial intelligence by establishing the first distributed AI infrastructure dedicated to personalized AI. We recognize the evolving demands of a data-driven society for scalability and flexibility, and we firmly believe that the future of AI lies in distributed processing at the edge, bringing computation closer to the source of data generation. Our mission is to build a future where a company's valuable data and intellectual property remain entirely private, enabling the deployment of large-scale AI models directly on standard consumer hardware without compromising the information embedded within those models.

We are developing an end-to-end platform that is secure, scalable, and fully under the control of our users, empowering enterprises with AI that understands their unique business. We are a team driven by truth, ownership, tenacity, and humility
, and we seek individuals who resonate with these core values and are passionate about shaping the next generation of AI.

webAI is seeking an Associate Counsel to support a diverse portfolio of legal, policy, and regulatory work across our rapidly growing organization. This role will partner closely with leadership, engineering, public sector teams, and external stakeholders to help navigate complex legal landscapes, support transactional and policy matters, and ensure responsible growth in a fast-moving technology environment.

This role is ideal for a versatile attorney with strong analytical skills, excellent writing abilities, and the ability to distill complex issues for varied audiences. You will help shape how breakthrough AI technology interacts with evolving legal and regulatory frameworks.

• Conduct legal and policy research across a wide range of regulatory, contractual, and operational issues.
• Draft and review memoranda, policies, briefings, and internal guidance documents.
• Support federal, state, and local regulatory compliance efforts across commercial and public sector engagements.
• Assist with commercial and government contracting workflows, including reviewing terms, supporting negotiations, and assessing risk.
• Provide legal analysis on emerging technology issues, including privacy, data use, AI governance, and intellectual property.
• Prepare summaries and presentations that translate complex legal or policy issues for technical, operational, and leadership teams.
• Support responses to legislative, regulatory, and industry inquiries.
• Partner with product, engineering, and public sector teams to assess legal implications of programs and mission deployments.
• Contribute to the development of internal policies, governance frameworks, and compliance procedures.
• Collaborate with outside counsel as needed on specialized matters.

• J.D. required
  , with a strong academic background.
• 5+ years of experience in legal, policy, or government affairs roles.
• Active U.S. security clearance or eligibility and willingness to obtain one.
• Excellent research, writing, and analytical skills, with the ability to synthesize complex issues for diverse audiences.
• Demonstrated experience working in environments involving government, policy, or complex regulatory issues.

• Experience working with or within public environments, including Capitol Hill, federal agencies, defense organizations, or federal courts.
• Strong foundation in legal research and writing, particularly involving complex or interdisciplinary issues.
• Background in technology law or experience supporting technology companies.

We at webAI are committed to living out the core values we have put in place as the foundation on which we operate as a team. We seek individuals who exemplify the following:

• Truth - Emphasizing transparency and honesty in every interaction and decision.
• Ownership - Taking full responsibility for one’s actions and decisions, demonstrating commitment to the success of our clients.
• Tenacity - Persisting in the face of challenges and setbacks, continually striving for excellence and improvement.
• Humility - Maintaining a respectful and learning-oriented mindset, acknowledging the strengths and…