Political Economist, Rule of Law

About this role

Research how increasingly capable AI systems may affect constitutional democratic institutions and the rule of law. Develop rigorous analyses and practical technical or policy strategies to protect democratic freedoms.

About the company

Anthropic builds reliable and interpretable AI systems, including the Claude family of models, for businesses and developers. The company focuses on AI safety research and practical AI assistants for enterprise and consumer use.

The team

AI & Rule of Law team

What you'll do

• Develop legal-alignment evaluations assessing AI behavior against constitutional norms, due process, and rule-of-law principles
• Analyze institutional vulnerabilities AI may create in democratic governance and propose mitigations
• Research unsettled legal issues involving frontier AI, including liability, agency, and institutional authority
• Explore ways AI could strengthen civic participation, legislative capacity, or judicial function
• Use Claude as a research tool, thought partner, and subject of inquiry

What we're looking for

• Ph.D.-level degree or equivalent in law, political science, or a closely related field, or extensive government experience at a leadership level
• Demonstrated ability to produce rigorous public-facing work, such as scholarship, policy analysis, government output, or published writing

Nice to have

• Experience at the intersection of legal or political theory and emerging technology
• Track record of working across disciplines, including technology governance
• Comfort working autonomously on new and unresolved problems
• At least five years of relevant experience in academia, industry, or government

Benefits

• Flexible working hours
• Vacation and parental leave
• Optional equity donation matching