Senior Counsel
Core
First in-house legal hire building a proactive legal posture for a scaling AI product platform, handling commercial, product, and operational legal matters.
Role type
Senior Counsel (Generalist)
Builds
Legal frameworks and agreements for a global, remote-first AI product company.
Domain
SaaS / AI / Product Development
Deliverable
Production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | client delivery | infrastructure
Required skills
Commercial contracting (enterprise SaaS), corporate governance/equity, venture financing support, privacy/security compliance (AI data handling), HR/employment law in global contexts, outside counsel management, risk assessment
Preferred skills
Law firm and in-house experience, Series B-D scaling company experience, independent problem solving, pragmatic judgment
Technologies
None stated
Responsibilities
Own core legal areas including commercial agreements, trademarks, and corporate governance; Develop legal frameworks for new products; Navigate legal implications of AI and data privacy; Lead negotiations for complex enterprise MSAs and DPAs; Partner with Product/Engineering on privacy-by-design and compliance; Act as primary interface to outside counsel; Advise People & Talent teams on HR matters across multiple jurisdictions; Provide clear legal guidance to teams to reduce escalation
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC