Head of Legal
Core
Build and lead the legal function for a globally distributed technology company, partnering with executives to navigate complex legal and business considerations, manage risk, and establish scalable processes.
Role type
Senior IC Head of Legal (Strategy & Leadership)
Builds
Legal strategy, operating model, team capabilities, and scalable processes for a growing software company
Domain
Technology / Software / Legal
Required skills
Strategic leadership, risk management, executive advisory, commercial legal, open-source licensing, privacy & data governance, employment law, international operations, outside counsel management, team building, process design
Preferred skills
Developer tools & infrastructure knowledge, AI product experience, cloud & cybersecurity familiarity, corporate governance, scaling legal functions in startups
Technologies
None explicitly listed as tools
Responsibilities
Build and evolve legal strategy, priorities, and operating model; Advise executives on complex business decisions; Identify material risks and recommend safeguards; Partner with cross-functional teams on company priorities; Hire and empower legal team members; Manage outside counsel across jurisdictions; Coordinate legal guidance across countries; Anticipate emerging regulatory developments
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC
