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Assistant General Counsel,AI,Emerging Technologies,& Strategic Agreements

The RAND Corporation's Office of the General Counsel (OGC) isseekinga highly motivated, professional attorney to join ourLegal Strategy & Advancement Teamas theAssistant General Counselfocusing onAI,Emerging Technologies& Strategic Agreements.

OpportunitySummary

Reportsdirectly to the Vice President, General Counsel, and Corporate Secretary.

Your core responsibilitieswouldinclude:

• technology transactions involvingAI and otheremerging technologies;

• drafting and negotiating commercial contracts, IP agreements, and licensing arrangements;

• helping developnew ways of leveraging RAND's IP;and

• addressing novel challenges as they arise.

We are seekingan attorney with:

• Practical experience using AI tools to providetimely,accuratelegal advice, with a continuous improvement mindset and enthusiasm for exploring new AI capabilities;

• A focus on helping clientsidentifyrisks and opportunities, and on finding innovative solutions to problems;

• Comfort with wearing "multiple hats" and in building legal infrastructure from the ground-up; and

• Passion for the legal subjects on which the attorney advises.

About RAND OGC

We are ahigh-performingteam of talented legal professionalsthatsupport the entire enterprise - everything we do is for the purpose of enabling RAND to deliver on its mission.While each of our team members has specialist skills, we are also intellectually curious generalists who engage across the full range of issues and opportunities experienced by RAND.

Even as RANDresearchersleverageand evaluatethe most advanced frontier AI modelsand capabilities in tackling the world's most complex public policy challenges,ourteamhas fully adopted leading edge AI legal toolsto enhance and advance our legal services- with continuous exploration of new capabilities and a willingness to challengelongstanding assumptions and practices.We combinethiswithhigh levelsof engagementacross the organizationand collaborationwithin the team and with the people we support,enablingus to confidently provide thoughtful, practical, and actionableadviceat the speed of a fast-moving organization.

RAND OGC has three levels of attorney positions: Counsel, Assistant General Counsel, and Associate General Counsel, reflecting progressively increasing levels of established skill, experience, andresponsibility.

The Role

As part of anOGC team focused on advancing RAND's mission through innovative solutions,theprimary responsibilities of this role will include:

• Advising on technology transactions and emerging technology matters, including artificial intelligence, digital assets, data use, and related legal issues affecting RAND's research and operations;

• Drafting, negotiating, and managing a wide range of commercial agreements, including licensing agreements, NDAs, vendor agreements, technology agreements, and similar transactions;

• Advising on intellectual property matters, including IPstrategy, protection of RAND's IP assets,patents,and negotiation of IP-related provisions in research and commercial agreements;

• Advocacy with research sponsors on behalf of RAND in conjunction with research division leadership, including periodic in-person visits to sponsor locations;

• Collaborating with the Director of Contracts and other RAND operations personnel toestablishand update high-quality, agile processes for the review and negotiation of contracts and agreements;

• Proactivelyidentifyingrisks and working with stakeholders to design and implement solutions;

• Tasking and directing outside counsel as required;

• Advisingstaff on compliance with applicable laws and regulations; and

• Special projects assigned by the General Counsel.

Other responsibilities may include:

• AdvisingRAND's Development function with respect to the terms of charitable gifts and grants;

• Advisingand trainingon export control and trade compliance matters, including ITAR, EAR, and related regulatory frameworks applicable to RAND's domestic and international activities, including AUKUS;and

• Advising on federal government contracting matters,including FAR/DFARScompliance and related procurement issues.

RAND's OGC roles tend to involve a unique combination of responsibilities-in our experienceno candidate (even the ones we hire!) ever checks every single box. Ifyou'reexcited about this role,think youhave what it takes,and are ready to learn, we encourage you to apply.

Qualifications

The requirements forthisAssistant General Counselroleare as follows:

Required:

At least six (6) years of experience as a practicing attorney withsome combination ofsubstantive experience in technology transactions, intellectual property, commercial agreements, or related transactional areas;

Detail-oriented, works well under pressure, and has an affinity for RAND's Mission;

Proven problem-solver who takes ownership of assigned areas of responsibility;

Demonstrated ability to confidently provide sound judgment even in ambiguous situations;

Collaborative, collegial, and skilled at building consensus with diverse professional groups;

Demonstrated desire to take on increasing levels of responsibility and confidence to engage in novel legal issues that may be outside prior experience;

Ability toidentifypriorities and adjust as necessary to meet unanticipated needs; and

Abilityto travel occasionally to other RAND offices (primarily in the U.S.).

Education & Licensing

J.D. and licensed to practice law (in good standing). If not licensed to practice law in the state of employment, must qualify under the Supreme Court of Virginia's Rule 1A:5 or the requirements for Registered In-House Counsel for the State of California (as applicable). Licensure in California, Virginia, Pennsylvania, D.C., or New York is a plus.

Security Clearance

This position requires the ability to obtain andmaintaina U.S. Government Security Clearance and DHS Fitness.Accordingly,U.S. citizenship isrequired.

Location

This role is based in either RAND's Arlington, VA (Washington DC area) office or Santa Monica, CA (Los Angeles area) headquarters and is eligible for RAND's hybrid work environment. Candidates should expect to work from a RAND office about three days per weekon average.

Salary Range:$177,500- $235,000

RAND considers a variety of factors when formulating an offer, including but not limited to, the specific role and associated responsibilities; a candidate's work experience, education/training, skills, expertise; and internal equity.The salary range includes base pay plus RAND's sabbatic pay (which provides additional compensation above base pay when vacation is taken). In addition, RAND provides strong benefits including health insurance coverage, life and disability insurance, savings plan, paid time-off and more.