Technology Counsel

All roles Accra, Ghana Technology Counsel Accra, GhanaFull-timeSeniorOn-site Zof AI is hiring for this role in Accra, Ghana. This is a full-time opportunity for candidates who want to contribute directly to the development of ambitious AI products in a high-performance environment. Must understand how AI systems are built and deployed well enough to advise on them concretely. Compensation GHS 6,000-12,000 / month Plus meaningful equity

Plus full living package (housing, meals, equipment, and wellness, where applicable)

Apply for this role About This Role Zof AI is seeking a Technology Counsel to own the legal and governance foundation an enterprise AI company needs: IP and data rights, customer contracts, EU AI Act and emerging AI regulation, and the assurance posture enterprise buyers ask about, aligned to standards like ISO/IEC 42001. This role also carries the AI audit and assurance mandate: making our compliance story verifiable, not just asserted. We are open to a fractional arrangement early with a path to full-time. The ideal candidate advises concretely because they understand how the systems actually work. Responsibilities

Own commercial contracts: customer, partner, and vendor agreements. Own IP strategy and data-rights posture across the product. Own compliance with the EU AI Act and emerging AI regulation. Build the AI governance and assurance program, aligned to standards like ISO/IEC 42001. Support enterprise security and compliance reviews with engineering. Own privacy posture and data processing agreements. Advise product and leadership on risk with practical, buildable guidance. Use AI tools to run a lean, leveraged legal function.

Requirements

Qualified attorney with relevant commercial or technology law experience. Working knowledge of AI regulation, including the EU AI Act. Experience with IP, data rights, and technology contracts. Ability to translate legal risk into practical product guidance. Comfort operating solo in an early-stage environment. Excellent written and verbal communication. High judgment and discretion. Willingness to use AI tools deeply in legal work.

Nice to have

Experience with AI governance standards such as ISO/IEC 42001 or the NIST AI RMF. Experience supporting enterprise sales through legal and compliance review. In-house experience at a startup or technology company. Policy or regulatory affairs experience.

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Housing support or provided housing, where applicable Private chef and meals, where applicable Laundry and cleaning support MacBook Pro Premium AI development tools Cursor Ultra Claude Code Ultra OpenAI Codex Max or equivalent advanced AI tooling Focused builder environment Basketball court Table tennis Foosball Massage and wellness support Fitness and wellness support

Benefits noted as "where applicable" may depend on role, location, and final offer terms. Apply Apply for Technology Counsel This application is for the Technology Counsel role in Accra, Ghana. Please complete every required field. You are applying for Technology Counsel Accra, Ghana Company website 1 Basic information Full name* Email* Phone or WhatsApp number* Current location* City and country 2 Professional links LinkedIn URL* GitHub URL (optional) Portfolio or personal website (optional) Resume or CV link* A link to Google Drive, Dropbox, LinkedIn, your website, or a PDF 3 Role-specific background Years of experience* Comfort with technical conversations Select a levelBeginnerIntermediateAdvancedExpert AI tools you use (optional) Experience explaining technical products 0/3000 Experience supporting demos and customer discovery 0/3000 Describe a time you explained a technical product, concept, or workflow to a customer or non-technical audience. 0/3000 4 Location fit Are you open to participating in a focused, hacker-house-inspired environment where selected team members may live and build together with daily support provided where applicable?* Select an answerYesOpen to it, with details belowNo Earliest start date or availability* Relocation or work authorization note (optional) 5 Written responses Why are you interested in Zof AI?* 0/3000 Why are you interested in this location?* 0/3000 What is the strongest evidence that you would succeed in this role?* 0/3000 What is the hardest thing you have built, sold, owned, or led?* 0/3000 How do you currently use AI tools in your work?* 0/3000 How did you hear about us? (optional) Education (optional) Anything else you would like us to know? (optional) 0/3000 6 Final confirmation I understand this is a location-based role and have reviewed the location requirements.* I confirm that the information I have provided is accurate.* By submitting, you agree that Zof AI may store and review your application for hiring purposes. Related roles San Francisco, CAFull-timeSeniorOn-site Technology Counsel Zof AI is seeking a Technology Counsel to own the legal and governance foundation an enterprise AI company needs: IP and data rights, customer contracts, EU AI Act and emerging AI regulation, and the assurance posture enterprise buyers ask about, aligned to standards like ISO/IEC 42001. This role also carries the AI audit and assurance mandate: making our compliance story verifiable, not just asserted. We are open to a fractional arrangement early with a path to full-time. The ideal candidate advises concretely because they understand how the systems actually work. Competitive salary AI LawEU AI ActGovernanceComplianceContracts View roleApply <