Sr. Legal Counsel (Remote - US)

This position is posted by Jobgether on behalf of Ashby. We are currently looking for a Sr. Legal Counsel in United States.

This is a unique opportunity to join a fast-scaling, high-growth technology company as its first in-house Legal Counsel. In this role, you will work closely with leadership to shape and expand the organization’s legal framework, supporting strategic growth while minimizing risk. You will provide practical, business-focused legal guidance on a wide range of matters, including commercial contracts, privacy compliance, AI regulation, corporate governance, intellectual property, and global expansion. The role demands a strong ability to navigate complex, cross-functional projects, advocate effectively with both customers and internal teams, and bring clarity to legal concepts in plain, actionable language. If you thrive in a dynamic, rapidly evolving environment, this role offers the chance to have a direct and lasting impact on the company’s growth trajectory.

Accountabilities

• Draft, review, and negotiate diverse commercial agreements, including customer contracts, SaaS agreements, vendor contracts, and Order Forms, while enhancing standard terms of service.
• Lead compliance efforts for international privacy laws (GDPR, CCPA), including reviewing and negotiating Data Processing Agreements and advising on data protection issues.
• Partner with product teams to assess legal and compliance implications for new features, and with marketing teams to develop customer-facing compliance documentation.
• Collaborate with security teams to address security incidents and prepare related communications.
• Monitor and interpret evolving regulations, particularly regarding AI use in recruitment and global privacy laws, and translate them into actionable business steps.
• Manage a broad range of legal matters, from IP and employment issues to fundraising and international expansion.
• Build and deliver internal legal training, FAQs, and process improvements to proactively address risks.
• Oversee relationships with external counsel in commercial, corporate, privacy, and employment matters.
• Contribute to operational improvements and explore technology solutions to increase legal function efficiency.

Requirements

• Juris Doctor degree from an accredited law school with an active US law license.
• 6–8 years of combined top-tier law firm and in-house experience, preferably in a fast-growing startup.
• Strong expertise in privacy laws (GDPR, CCPA) with proven track record advising on compliance.
• Ability to independently manage diverse legal matters with sound judgment and clear prioritization.
• Excellent communication skills, translating complex legal advice into straightforward business guidance.
• Proactive, solutions-oriented mindset with the ability to influence and collaborate across teams.
• Comfortable with change, fast-paced environments, and a “roll-up-your-sleeves” approach.
• Bonus: Experience as an early legal hire in a SaaS or AI-focused company.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation: OTE $200K–$250K plus equity.
• 10-year exercise window for stock options.
• Unlimited paid time off with encouragement to take it.
• At least 12 weeks fully paid parental leave (longer in line with local regulations).
• Generous home office, software, and equipment budget.
• $100/month education budget, with additional funding for conferences and learning.
• Fully covered top-tier health insurance for employees and dependents (US); high-quality supplemental health coverage elsewhere.
• 401(k) match for US employees.

Jobgether is a Talent Matching Platform that partners with companies worldwide to efficiently connect top talent with the right opportunities through AI-driven job matching.
When you apply, your profile is evaluated by our AI-powered screening process to identify the strongest fits quickly and fairly.

🔍 Our AI reviews your CV and LinkedIn profile, analyzing skills, experience, and achievements.
📊 It compares your profile against the job’s core requirements and historical success factors to calculate a match score.
🎯 We automatically shortlist the three candidates with the highest alignment.
🧠 When needed, our human team conducts an additional manual review to ensure no strong profile is missed.

The process is transparent, skill-focused, and free from bias—assessing only your fit for the role. Once the shortlist is finalized, it is shared directly with the hiring company, which then decides on next steps such as interviews or assessments.

Thank you for your interest!

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