Director of Legal at AI Enterprise Solutions Company
Director of Legal - AI Enterprise Solutions Company (1st Legal Hire)
We are currently partnered with a Global AI Enterprise Solutions startup, starting to expand its footprint in the US and looking to hire its first In-House Counsel. This is a remote role however, candidates must be in the eastern time zone (preference for NY of Washington D.C). Candidates in Texas will also be considered. This company is building cutting edge AI technology and solutions, partnering with customers in industries including Oil & Gas, Telecom, Utilities, and Healthcare.
Here's what the shape of the role and responsibilities look like:
- Greenfield Role: Build the legal function from scratch
- System Setup: Design and implement legal systems and processes
- Team Building: Recruit and lead a new legal team
- Business Enablement: Use legal expertise to support and drive business strategy
- AI Integration: Leverage AI to modernize and rejuvenate legal operations
- Commercial Focus: Handle commercial contracts, bidding, and regulatory compliance Ideal Candidate Profile
- Experience:
- Exposure to startups through hyperscale environments
- Familiarity with O&G, Utilities, or Telco industries
- Experience with commercial contracts and bidding
- Mindset:
- Business-first thinker with legal as a toolkit
- Fresh thinker with innovative approaches
- Not a traditional lawyer; more of a strategic business advisor
- Cultural Fit:
- Growth-oriented, entrepreneurial
- Comfortable in a structure with little to no physical US presence
Must Haves Include:
- 7-10+ years of relevant legal experience (slightly junior experience may be considered)
- JD and active bar license in the US
- Located in eastern time zone (preference for NY or Washington D.C.). Texas will also be considered
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