About the Role
This is a high-ownership attorney role at an AI-native legal tech company that combines licensed lawyers with AI agents to deliver fast, fixed-fee contract services to growing tech companies. You'll work directly with clients as an extension of their in-house legal team while partnering with product and engineering to shape how legal services are delivered at scale. The role sits at the intersection of law and technology — equal parts practicing attorney and legal operations innovator.
What You'll Do
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Review and negotiate commercial contracts, advising clients on product and privacy law matters.
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Interpret contract terms and surface key obligations, risks, and anomalies for clients.
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Partner with legal, product, and engineering teams to improve platform speed and accuracy.
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Identify inefficiencies and patterns in the review process, then design and implement fixes.
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Standardize and codify recurring contract types, review playbooks, and quality standards.
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Protect turnaround and SLA commitments while maintaining a high quality bar.
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Partner with operations to evolve how legal services are delivered as the company scales.
What We're Looking For
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J.D. with active California bar membership in good standing.
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5–8 years of law practice with significant experience supporting technology companies.
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Prior in-house counsel or sole legal counsel experience — required.
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Strong expertise in corporate, commercial, product, and privacy law.
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Experience building and standardizing legal playbooks and review processes.
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Comfort working with AI-assisted legal workflows, or genuine enthusiasm for legal technology.
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Exposure to early-stage or venture-backed companies is a plus.
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Solid grounding in professional responsibility and legal ethics.
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Thrives in fast-paced, high-ownership environments with ambiguity and urgency.
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Excellent written and verbal communication skills; impeccable attention to detail.
Compensation & Benefits
Base salary: $150,000–$210,000 USD annually. Meaningful equity included. Visa sponsorship is not available for this role.
Location
On-site in San Francisco, CA. In-person presence is required.
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