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Licensed Head of Legal

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Location: Remote
Compensation: Salary
Reviewed: Tue, Nov 10, 2026
This job expires in: 29 days

Job Summary

As the senior legal leader in a full-time remote position, the Licensed Head of Legal will manage the legal team, oversee commercial and vendor contracting, and ensure compliance with privacy regulations while advising executives on legal matters in a fast-growing AI-centric environment.

Key responsibilities
  • Lead and develop the legal team, setting priorities and deciding on the use of outside counsel
  • Own the commercial contracting program and serve as the escalation point for complex agreements
  • Oversee privacy and data protection legal work, advising on the legal landscape for AI and related regulations
Required qualifications
  • J.D. and active bar membership in at least one U.S. jurisdiction
  • 10+ years of experience in B2B SaaS commercial contracting, either at a law firm or in-house
  • Prior experience managing attorneys or a legal function
  • Strong knowledge of privacy frameworks such as GDPR and CCPA
  • Familiarity with legal issues specific to AI, including IP ownership and emerging regulations

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