Partner / Chief Legal Officer at Venture-backed, AI-Native Law Firm

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 Our AI-native platform eliminates outdated workflows across contract review, compliance, HR legal, SOC 2 readiness, and fundraising – delivering fast, affordable, and risk-aware legal solutions for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.

Seniority level

Executive

Employment type

Full‑time

Job function

Legal

Industries

Venture Capital and Private Equity Principals

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