Partner/ Chief Legal Officer at Venture-backed, AI-Native Law Firm
About Us
We’re building the legal infrastructure modern startups need — combining intelligent automation with on-demand legal expertise. Our AI-native platform eliminates outdated workflows across contract review, compliance, HR legal, SOC 2 readiness, and fundraising - delivering fast, affordable, and risk-aware legal solutions for startups. Our mission: Create the first vertically integrated, tech-powered law firm designed from the ground up for scale — AI for automation, lawyers for judgment, and SaaS for predictable pricing. The Opportunity We’re looking for a Chief Legal Officer (CLO) / Partner to co-lead the legal arm of this venture. This is a foundational role in building a next-generation legal business that merges cutting-edge technology with high-quality legal services for startups. As CLO, you’ll oversee legal service delivery, design scalable workflows, and ensure compliance across multiple jurisdictions — while shaping the strategic direction of our hybrid SaaS + legal model. You’ll work hand-in-hand with the founding team to transform how legal support is delivered to high-growth companies. What You’ll Do Strategic Leadership
- Serve as the legal co-founder and senior advisor on all matters of regulatory compliance, UPL boundaries, and risk management.
- Define the legal structure for the hybrid model (tech entity + law firm entity) and oversee multi-jurisdictional licensing as we scale.
- Help shape the pricing and delivery model for legal services integrated with our SaaS product.
Legal Service Delivery
- Develop and maintain a scalable legal review framework using flat-fee and subscription-based models.
- Oversee the creation and upkeep of legal templates, compliance content, and jurisdictional updates.
- Implement processes for AI-assisted legal workflows with human-in-the-loop review for risk-sensitive matters.
Operations & Compliance
- Ensure the platform and law firm operate within UPL-safe frameworks and meet ethical and professional standards.
- Build internal policies for client intake, engagement letters, disclaimers, and document management.
- Collaborate with the product team to embed legal guardrails into the platform.
Team & Growth
- Recruit, mentor, and manage a small but high-performing team of attorneys and legal ops specialists as we grow.
- Act as a trusted point of escalation for complex legal matters.
- Build relationships with regulators, legal tech communities, and strategic partners to advance our mission.
Who You Are
- Licensed U.S. Attorney in good standing (multi-state experience preferred; DE/CA/NY/TX a plus).
- 8+ years of experience in corporate law, venture financing, or startup advisory (BigLaw + in-house experience ideal).
- Deep understanding of startup legal needs: fundraising (SAFEs, convertible notes, equity), employment law, commercial contracts, and compliance.
- Entrepreneurial mindset: comfortable operating in ambiguity, building processes from scratch, and wearing multiple hats.
- Excited by legal innovation, automation, and the future of AI in professional services.
- Strong leadership skills with a track record of managing legal teams or practice groups.
Why Join Us
- Ground-Floor Equity: This is a true partner-level opportunity with significant ownership in a company redefining legal infrastructure.
- Category Creation: Be at the forefront of legal tech innovation, building the first AI-native law firm designed for startups.
- Massive Market: Startups and SMBs spend $25B+ annually on legal services — and that market is shifting fast toward technology-first solutions.
- Mission-Driven Team: Work alongside founders obsessed with making legal accessible, affordable, and scalable for innovators.
Compensation
- Equity: Significant co-founder-level equity stake
- Cash: Competitive early-stage salary structure, with meaningful increases tied to upcoming fundraising milestones
- Upside: Opportunity to share in law firm profits and platform success
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