The Role
We’re seeking a strategic, business-minded VP of Legal to serve as Snorkel AI’s in-house counsel - building and driving a proactive legal strategy to support our next phase of growth. Reporting directly to the CFO , you will lead the Legal function as a trusted executive partner, shaping the legal and regulatory foundation of our high-growth, data-centric business. This role combines hands‑on execution with long‑term strategic vision across commercial, corporate, IP, compliance, and employment domains.
Key Responsibilities
Strategic Leadership
- Serve as the company’s chief legal advisor, partnering with the executive team and Board on all legal and regulatory matters.
- Build and scale a high‑performing legal organization that supports Snorkel AI’s rapid global growth.
- Develop the legal frameworks underpinning our Data-as-a-Service platform and two‑sided data annotation marketplace.
Commercial & Product Counsel
Oversee all customer, vendor, and partner contracts, with an emphasis on complex data licensing, SaaS, and platform agreements.Advise on product development and data governance to ensure compliance with evolving AI, data, and privacy laws globally.Corporate & Governance
Manage corporate structure, equity, and governance matters in partnership with Finance and the Board.Support fundraising, M&A, and strategic transactions as a key deal architect.IP & Data
Drive IP strategy across software, data, and AI model assets.Protect and commercialize Snorkel AI’s proprietary technology and data partnerships.Employment & Compliance
Partner with People and Finance to navigate employment law issues and global compliance obligations.Build scalable policies and frameworks to support our hybrid and distributed teams.Cross-Functional Collaboration
Operate as a central node across teams — enabling business velocity while managing risk with clarity, pragmatism, and speed.Balance business enablement with legal rigor to ensure Snorkel AI continues to innovate responsibly.About You
12+ years of experience in corporate, commercial, and technology law, including in-house counsel leadership (preferably in a VP, Head of Legal, or General Counsel capacity).Deep familiarity with SaaS, data licensing, and marketplace models; experience in AI, machine learning, or data services preferred.Proven ability to build and lead small, high-impact legal teams while scaling process and governance frameworks.Exceptional judgment, communication, and stakeholder management skills — you translate legal complexity into business clarity.Adept at balancing strategic foresight with hands‑on execution in a fast‑paced, high‑growth environment.JD from an accredited law school and active bar membership (CA preferred).Why Snorkel AI
Executive leadership seat with direct influence on corporate and product strategy.Opportunity to shape the legal frameworks defining the next generation of AI and data businesses.Collaborative, mission‑driven culture that values ownership, transparency, and velocity.Competitive compensation, equity, and benefits in a company that defines a new category of data‑centric AI.#J-18808-Ljbffr