What are the responsibilities and job description for the General Counsel position at Axiado?
Company Description
Axiado is building the future of AIpowered digital infrastructure. We are a fastgrowing, wellfunded silicon, systems, and solutions company pioneering a new category of semiconductor called the Trusted Control/Compute Unit (TCU) that combines advanced hardware security, AIdriven resilience and efficiency, and realtime platform management. Our technology protects the world’s most critical infrastructure—from data centers to nextgeneration cloud and AI platforms—by securing systems at the foundation levels of hardware, independent of host CPUs and operating systems.
Founded in 2019 and now over 150 employees strong, Axiado has evolved into a recognized leader in the convergence of AI, security, and silicon innovation. We partner with and are actively engaged in commercial programs with multiple Tier 1 industry leaders, validating both our technology and our long-term market trajectory. Axiado has also won numerous industry awards for our ground-breaking products and technological innovations, including being named one of Fast Company’s 2025 Top 10 Most Innovative Companies in Security, winning the 2025 Global InfoSec Award for Outstanding AI Security Solution, and being named a finalist for the Global Semiconductor Alliance’s 2025 “Start-Up to Watch” award.
At Axiado, developing breakthrough technology takes more than great engineering—it takes a team of exceptional people who collaborate boldly, challenge assumptions, and take pride in building what comes next. We value curiosity, execution, respect, and a shared desire to make a meaningful impact on the security and reliability of the digital world.
If you’re driven to innovate, energized by hard problems, and excited to help define the future of secure AI infrastructure, we invite you to apply and join us on this journey.
Job Description
This is a full-time, on-site General Counsel role located in the San Francisco Bay Area. The General Counsel will oversee all legal matters, providing expert counsel to senior management and the board of directors. Key responsibilities include managing corporate governance, contract negotiation, IP strategy, regulatory compliance, risk mitigation, and legal transactions. The General Counsel will also collaborate with cross-functional teams to align legal strategies with business objectives while ensuring legal compliance and ethical practices across the organization.
Qualifications
- Extensive experience with Corporate Governance, Mergers & Acquisitions, and Compliance
- Proficiency in Contract Negotiation, Risk Assessment, and Regulatory Law
- Strong knowledge of Intellectual Property Law and IP Portfolio Management
- Excellent leadership, analytical, and problem-solving skills
- Exceptional communication, presentation, and interpersonal abilities
- Juris Doctor (JD) degree from an accredited law school
- Bar membership in good standing with eligibility to practice law in San Francisco, California
- Experience in the technology or cybersecurity sectors is a strong advantage
- Demonstrated ability to work in a fast-paced, dynamic environment with evolving priorities
Additional Information
Additional Information
Axiado is committed to attracting, developing, and retaining the highest caliber talent in a diverse and multifaceted environment. We are headquartered in the heart of Silicon Valley, with access to the world's leading research, technology and talent.
We are building an exceptional team to secure every node on the internet. For us, solving real-world problems takes precedence over purely theoretical problems. As a result, we prefer individuals with persistence, intelligence and high curiosity over pedigree alone. Working hard and smart, continuous learning and mutual support are all part of who we are.
Axiado is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Axiado does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, non-disqualifying physical or mental disability, national origin, veteran status or any other basis covered by appropriate law. All employment is decided on the basis of qualifications, merit, and business need.