Legal Counsel

In-House Legal Counsel | Venture-Backed AI & Enterprise Technology CompanyJoin a rapidly growing, venture-backed technology company at the forefront of artificial intelligence and enterprise infrastructure. This is a unique opportunity to become the first legal hire at a business solving complex, real-world challenges for major enterprise customers, while partnering directly with executive leadership and helping shape the legal function from the ground up.Key ResponsibilitiesLead negotiation of sophisticated commercial agreements, including MSAs, SaaS agreements, DPAs, security/privacy addenda, and customer-facing contracts with enterprise organizations.Build scalable legal processes, contract templates, playbooks, and workflows to support continued growth.Advise leadership on a broad range of legal matters, including corporate governance, compliance, employment, vendor contracts, and operational risk.Manage outside counsel and provide practical, business-oriented guidance across regulatory, privacy, and strategic initiatives.RequirementsJ.D. and active bar admission.7+ years of legal experience, including a combination of law firm and in-house experience.Demonstrated success negotiating complex enterprise SaaS and technology agreements.Previous experience supporting a high-growth startup or emerging technology company.Working knowledge of privacy and security frameworks, including GDPR, CCPA, and SOC 2.Ability to operate independently as a legal generalist while balancing legal risk with commercial objectives.Strong communication skills and a collaborative, business-minded approach.Preferred QualificationsExperience supporting AI, machine learning, or other cutting-edge technology products.Exposure to venture financings, corporate governance, and scaling legal operations.Familiarity with legal operations tools and contract lifecycle management processes.