Fractional General Counsel (Part-Time / Remote)
At Neuroscale, we’re building agentic infrastructure for AI systems that reason, evaluate, and act autonomously. Our flagship product, Arbi, is redefining how recruiters and decision-makers collaborate with AI — delivering speed, accuracy, and scale in ways that weren’t possible before. As we grow, the complexity of our legal and compliance landscape is growing too.
We’re looking for a Fractional General Counsel (part-time, remote) who can be our trusted legal advisor across IP, corporate, commercial, and compliance matters. This is a unique opportunity to shape the legal foundation of a fast-scaling AI startup, balancing proactive risk management with the urgency of a high-growth business.
The Role
You’ll be the primary legal partner to the founders and leadership team, providing strategic counsel while helping us stay nimble, compliant, and protected. From structuring equity and fundraising docs to advising on cutting-edge AI/ML IP and compliance issues, you’ll own the legal backbone that supports our growth.
What You’ll Do & Own
Intellectual Property & Ownership
Draft and enforce NDAs, invention assignments, and work-for-hire agreements
Oversee patent, trademark, and open-source license compliance
Advise on AI/ML-specific IP issues (datasets, trained weights, model outputs)
Hiring & Labor Compliance
Draft and review employment and contractor agreements (U.S. & India)
Ensure compliance with labor laws, confidentiality, and IP protections during onboarding/offboarding
Support intern and fellowship agreements
Corporate & Equity Matters
Guide entity formation, bylaws, and cap table management
Support founder/advisor equity, vesting, and stock option pool creation
Draft and review fundraising docs (SAFEs, convertible notes, VC diligence) and board governance
Commercial & Partnership Agreements
Draft SaaS/MSA agreements, SLAs, and professional services terms
Structure reseller, referral, and revenue-sharing agreements
Develop Terms of Service, Privacy Policy, and AI-specific licensing clauses
Data Privacy, Security & AI Compliance
Draft Privacy Policies and Data Processing Agreements (GDPR, CCPA, India DPDP)
Ensure compliance with cross-border data transfers and AI regulations (EU AI Act, NIST AI RMF)
Provide legal input on Responsible AI practices and documentation
Risk & Regulatory Support
Review insurance, export control, and cloud provider agreements
Advise on AI liability, product risks, and potential disputes
You Might Be a Fit If You…
Hold a J.D. with active bar membership in good standing (U.S. preferred; international experience a plus)
Bring 5+ years of experience advising startups, ideally with AI/ML or high-growth tech companies
Have strong expertise in IP, corporate law, commercial contracts, and data privacy
Are familiar with cross-border labor/employment compliance (U.S./India)
Thrive working independently in a fractional / part-time capacity and can provide pragmatic, business-aligned advice
Bonus Points
Prior experience as first or early counsel at a scaling startup
Exposure to AI/ML-specific legal challenges (model governance, liability, dataset/IP risks)
Experience supporting venture fundraising and board governance in fast-paced environments
What’s in It for You
Shape the legal and compliance strategy of a fast-growing AI startup at the frontier of agentic AI
Work closely with founders and leadership on high-impact strategic and legal matters
Flexible, remote role with meaningful influence and potential to grow as the company scales
Competitive compensation and opportunity for long-term engagement as we grow
Equal Opportunity
Neuroscale is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds, identities, and walks of life — including but not limited to race, gender, age, religion, sexual orientation, and disability status.