Legal Counsel • Lead

Who you are

You are an experienced legal professional with a JD from a top-tier law school and bar admission in the relevant jurisdiction. You have a strong background in managing legal functions within a startup or high-growth company, demonstrating your ability to navigate complex legal landscapes. Your leadership experience equips you to build and manage legal teams as the company scales, ensuring that legal operations align with business objectives. You possess a keen understanding of the legal implications of AI-powered products and technology platforms, allowing you to provide strategic guidance on product positioning and go-to-market strategies.

You have a proven track record in commercial negotiations, adept at handling customer legal calls, contract negotiations, and partnership agreements. Your experience in assessing and mitigating legal risks related to data usage and compliance is essential for supporting the company's innovative offerings. You can balance legal risk with business objectives, contributing to strategic decisions that drive the company's growth.

Desirable

Experience in a startup environment is preferred, as it equips you with the agility and adaptability needed in a fast-paced setting. Familiarity with employment law and equity compensation matters will be beneficial as you oversee employee agreements and HR legal issues.

What you'll do

In this role, you will lead all legal functions across the organization, taking ownership of commercial negotiations and managing legal risk and compliance. You will assess and mitigate legal risks associated with our AI models and data usage, ensuring that our innovative products meet regulatory standards. Your expertise will be crucial in supporting fundraising efforts and corporate development, handling the legal aspects of funding rounds, M&A activity, and major corporate transactions.

You will oversee employment and equity matters, managing employee agreements and compliance with employment law. Your legal guidance will shape product and business strategy, providing insights on go-to-market strategies and business model decisions. Additionally, you will establish legal processes and operations, building a robust legal framework that supports the company's growth and innovation.

What we offer

At Exa, we foster an in-person culture, believing that collaboration and creativity thrive in a shared environment. You will be part of a dynamic team of professionals from prestigious backgrounds, working together to build the most intelligent search engine in history. We offer competitive compensation and the opportunity to make a significant impact in a rapidly growing tech company. Join us as we redefine the future of AI-powered search and contribute to a mission that aims to outperform existing solutions in the market.