Paralegal

Tenstorrent is leading the industry on cutting-edge AI technology, revolutionizing performance expectations, ease of use, and cost efficiency. With AI redefining the computing paradigm, solutions must evolve to unify innovations in software models, compilers, platforms, networking, and semiconductors. Our diverse team of technologists have developed a high performance RISC-V CPU from scratch, and share a passion for AI and a deep desire to build the best AI platform possible. We value collaboration, curiosity, and a commitment to solving hard problems. We are growing our team and looking for contributors of all seniorities.

We’re building breakthrough AI hardware, and we need someone who can help keep the legal side just as sharp. As our Paralegal, you’ll be the connective tissue between our legal team, business leaders, and external counsel—making sure contracts, filings, and compliance run smoothly while the company scales. This is a hands-on role at the intersection of law, operations, and innovation.

This role is hybrid, based out of Austin, TX or Santa Clara, CA.

We welcome candidates at various experience levels for this role. During the interview process, candidates will be assessed for the appropriate level, and offers will align with that level, which may differ from the one in this posting.

Who You Are

• Skilled at organizing and managing legal documents with an eagle eye for detail.
• Comfortable working in a fast-moving environment where priorities shift and speed matters.
• Strong communicator who can translate legal concepts into practical business terms.
• Proactive, resourceful, and able to manage multiple work streams without losing focus.
  
  

What We Need

• Support for contracts lifecycle: drafting templates, reviewing agreements, tracking approvals, and maintaining contract databases.
• Assistance with corporate governance, board materials, equity documentation, and regulatory filings.
• Coordination with outside counsel on IP, employment, and commercial matters.
• Research and preparation of legal memos on emerging issues relevant to AI, hardware, and global operations.
  
  

What You Will Learn

• How cutting-edge AI hardware companies structure deals, partnerships, and operations.
• The legal frameworks shaping AI, data use, and emerging technologies.
• Cross-functional collaboration with engineering, operations, finance, and leadership teams.
• How to build scalable legal processes inside a high-growth startup.
  
  

Compensation for all engineers at Tenstorrent ranges from $100k - $500k including base and variable compensation targets. Experience, skills, education, background and location all impact the actual offer made.

Tenstorrent offers a highly competitive compensation package and benefits, and we are an equal opportunity employer.

This offer of employment is contingent upon the applicant being eligible to access U.S. export-controlled technology. Due to U.S. export laws, including those codified in the U.S. Export Administration Regulations (EAR), the Company is required to ensure compliance with these laws when transferring technology to nationals of certain countries (such as EAR Country Groups D:1, E1, and E2). These requirements apply to persons located in the U.S. and all countries outside the U.S. As the position offered will have direct and/or indirect access to information, systems, or technologies subject to these laws, the offer may be contingent upon your citizenship/permanent residency status or ability to obtain prior license approval from the U.S. Commerce Department or applicable federal agency. If employment is not possible due to U.S. export laws, any offer of employment will be rescinded.