Role OverviewThe Director of Legal and Compliance will lead the company's legal and compliance function, building and implementing comprehensive compliance programs, negotiating key agreements, and managing legal risk. This is a rare opportunity for an entrepreneurial-minded lawyer to join a company at a formative stage and shape its compliance posture and operations.
What You Will Do
The Director will design, implement, and manage compliance programs, build the compliance infrastructure, negotiate key agreements, manage legal risk, advise leadership, shape company policy, manage outside counsel, and support corporate matters.
Why It Might Be a Fit
The ideal candidate will have a J.D. from an accredited law school, 3+ years of experience as a corporate lawyer or in-house counsel, strong drafting and negotiation skills, and a builder's mindset. They will also have excellent communication skills, sound judgment, and the ability to balance legal risk with business pragmatism.
Requirements
- J.D. from an accredited law school
- Active bar membership in good standing
- 3+ years of experience as a corporate lawyer or in-house counsel
- Strong drafting and negotiation skills across commercial agreements
- Familiarity with compliance frameworks relevant to regulated information services, data privacy, or expert networks (preferred, not required)
- A builder's mindset — comfortable creating structure and process
- Sound judgment and the ability to balance legal risk with business pragmatism
- Excellent communication skills and the confidence to advise senior leadership directly
Benefits
- Competitive salary
- Meaningful equity
- Growth potential at an early-stage company positioned in a large and expanding market
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