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Tag name is followed by "@" symbol and proficiency level value.
About proficiency levels:
- 1-2 — basic awareness. Minimal hands-on experience, and a rudimentary understanding of the technology's purpose;
- 3-6 — daily use. Comfortable and regular usage, capable of handling common tasks and challenges related to the technology;
- 7-9 — you are an expert, you can teach others, you know all the pitfalls and tricks;
- 10 — exceptional knowledge, comprehensive understanding, and adeptness in all aspects of the technology, including advanced problem-solving. Think twice before claiming or demanding such level.
Communication @ 6
AI @ 3
- 1-2 — basic awareness. Minimal hands-on experience, and a rudimentary understanding of the technology's purpose;
- 3-6 — daily use. Comfortable and regular usage, capable of handling common tasks and challenges related to the technology;
- 7-9 — you are an expert, you can teach others, you know all the pitfalls and tricks;
- 10 — exceptional knowledge, comprehensive understanding, and adeptness in all aspects of the technology, including advanced problem-solving. Think twice before claiming or demanding such level.
Details
Anthropic’s mission is to create reliable, interpretable, and steerable AI systems. The Legal team is seeking a Policy Counsel to support public policy and legal initiatives at the intersection of AI technology and regulation. The role works cross-functionally with policy and technical teams to develop governance frameworks and advocate for responsible AI development.
Responsibilities
- Support the development of AI governance frameworks that align with evolving regulations, industry best practices, and global standards
- Monitor and analyze emerging legislative and regulatory developments related to AI
- Provide legal analysis and advice to the External Affairs team and other Public Policy stakeholders
- Partner with Public Policy and technical teams in developing practical policy guidance informed by a deep understanding of Anthropic's products
- Assist in drafting policy positions, proposals, and advocacy materials
Requirements
Minimum qualifications
- Law degree and qualification to practice law in a relevant Dublin jurisdiction
- Experience with policy, regulatory, or government affairs work (in government, industry, a law firm, or a policy organization)
- Strong written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to make complex legal and technical concepts accessible to non-legal audiences
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to work through ambiguous policy questions
Preferred qualifications
- 6+ years of relevant legal experience
- Experience working on complex technology policy issues across AI/ML policy, data privacy, copyright, or technology regulation
- Familiarity with Dublin legislative and regulatory processes, including experience with EU or national-level advocacy
- Experience drafting policy positions, comment letters, or regulatory submissions
- Demonstrated ability to quickly understand AI concepts and translate them into policy contexts
- Interest in government affairs matters and a commitment to responsible AI development
- Collaborative approach and ability to work effectively across diverse teams
- Comfort working in a fast-paced environment while maintaining attention to detail
Compensation
- Annual Salary: €200,000 - €240,000 EUR
Logistics
- Minimum education: Bachelor’s degree or an equivalent combination of education, training, and/or experience
- Location: Dublin, Ireland (role posted as Dublin, IE)
- Location-based hybrid policy: currently expect staff to be in one of our offices at least 25% of the time
- Visa sponsorship: Anthropic states they do sponsor visas and retain an immigration lawyer to assist where possible
Benefits
- Competitive compensation and benefits
- Optional equity donation matching
- Generous vacation and parental leave
- Flexible working hours
- Office space for collaboration
How to apply
The posting includes an online application form and requests resume/CV or LinkedIn profile, short-answer items, and confirmation about AI usage in the application process.