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Senior Executive Associate
Senior Executive Associate
Institute for Law & AI (LawAI)Cambridge, UK / Washington, DC / Remote
Today
AI safety & policy
Institutional decision-making
Full-time
Today
Deadline
2026-05-10
Routes to impact
Direct high impact on an important cause
Skill-building & building career capital
Increasing awareness of institutional decision making challenges in AI safety
Description
A high-impact generalist role at the Institute for Law & AI, supporting the Executive team to drive strategy, operations, and cross-functional projects across a fast-growing think tank at the intersection of AI and law.
  • Salary & Location: $90,000–$160,000 (depending on experience and location), based in Cambridge, UK or Washington, DC, with remote flexibility
  • Role: Work closely with the Director and Chief of Staff to own and deliver high-priority projects spanning strategy, operations, communications, and new initiatives
  • Benefits: 5 weeks PTO, 12 weeks paid parental leave, $5,000 annual funds each for professional development and mental health support, employer pension/401(k) matching, and health insurance where applicable
  • Process: Multi-stage hiring process including a ~2hr work test and a paid work trial; application deadline is May 10, 2026
Visa sponsorship may be available in some instances, though individual eligibility is not guaranteed. Apply here.
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