or apply directly on Anthropic's site. We never take the application ourselves.
Is this posting real?
- This role has been open
- 13 days Anthropic's roles stay open a median of 40 days
- Reposted
- No
- Salary listed
- No 0% of Anthropic's roles list one
- Ghost-job risk at Anthropic
- high 276 stale, 19 reposted of 603 open
- Hiring momentum
- 795 roles opened in the last 90 days ↑ up vs. the prior 90 days
- Last confirmed on the employer's board
- 2026-09-17
Measured from postings appearing on and disappearing from Anthropic's own greenhouse board since 2026-08-03. Full hiring picture for Anthropic.
About this role
As a Research Counsel at Anthropic, you will provide legal guidance on various aspects of AI development, including data acquisition, regulatory compliance, and societal impacts. You will work closely with research and data teams to navigate complex legal questions and contribute to responsible AI deployment. This role requires a deep understanding of AI regulation and the ability to translate legal requirements into actionable advice for technical teams.
- benefits
- 3/5
- freshness
- 4/5
- career value
- 4/5
- role clarity
- 4/5
- pay transparency
- 0/5
Scored from the posting itself — how clearly the role is described, how much it says about pay and benefits, and how recently it was listed. Not a judgement of Anthropic as an employer.
What you need
- JD and active membership in at least one U.S. state bar (California or New York preferred)
- Practical, creative problem-solving skills in a fast-changing technical environment
- Exceptional communication and analytical skills
- Familiarity with the EU AI Act, U.S. legislation, GDPR/CCPA, and comparable global regimes
- Interest in the societal impacts of AI and responsible research
Nice to have
- At least 8 years of legal experience advising technology companies on copyright, privacy, data, and AI regulation
- Experience engaging directly with regulators or standards bodies
- Working technical literacy related to AI model training and deployment
- Academic or publishing background, or experience with copyright and data licensing
- Experience with biosecurity, dual-use research, or safety frameworks
What you get
- Competitive compensation
- Optional equity donation matching
- Generous vacation and parental leave
- Flexible working hours
- Collaborative office space
Worth weighing
- Role requires navigating ambiguous legal territory with no settled answers
- Preferred candidates to work from San Francisco or New York office at least 3 days a week
- Visa sponsorship available but not guaranteed for every role
- No salary listed for roles outside the specified range
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Listed by Anthropic on their greenhouse job board, last confirmed open on 2026-09-17. PitchMeAI is not the employer.
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