Head of Legal

The Company is seeking a Head of Legal to take on a pivotal role as the first dedicated legal hire. The successful candidate will be responsible for owning and negotiating the most important commercial agreements, including enterprise MSAs, data-processing and data-licensing terms, and security schedules with global clients. This role demands a professional who can set and maintain the legal standards and playbooks that enable the business to operate with agility and without compromising on risk. The Head of Legal will also be tasked with building the AI-governance and compliance framework, particularly in the context of evolving AI regulations, and will have a key role in data privacy, IP protection, and corporate legal matters. Applicants must be admitted to a US bar and have a minimum of 8 years' of experience, with a strong background in both private practice and in-house legal roles. Deep expertise in data privacy, including GDPR, UK GDPR, and US equivalents, is essential, as is a proven track record in negotiating complex B2B contracts, particularly with large institutional buyers. The ideal candidate will have meaningful in-house experience at an AI, SaaS, or data-intensive technology company and be adept at interpreting contract language to provide clear and actionable guidance. The role requires a business-first advisor with strong commercial instincts, capable of operating as a sole legal function and making sound judgments on when to engage outside counsel.