Director, Legal

Freshpaint

1d • $260,000 - $300,000

About The Position

Freshpaint is a privacy-first data platform that helps healthcare organizations use modern marketing and analytics tools without exposing protected health information (PHI). Freshpaint sits between a company’s website or app and the third-party tools they use, automatically detecting and controlling sensitive data before it’s shared. The company is backed by top investors like Y Combinator and Intel Capital and has raised significant funding to build the privacy infrastructure layer for healthcare’s digital future. They are looking for a pragmatic, high-judgment legal leader with expertise in commercial technology transactions, privacy, and compliance, who can serve as a strategic partner to the business and manage risk effectively.

Requirements

• Juris Doctor degree and active bar membership in at least one U.S. state.
• In-house legal experience at a technology or SaaS company, ideally at an earlier-stage, fast-moving startup.
• Strong experience negotiating and managing commercial agreements across the customer and vendor lifecycle.
• Deep familiarity with privacy, data protection, and technology-related legal issues.
• A practical, business-oriented approach that balances appropriate risk management with speed, customer needs, and company goals.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to influence senior leaders and collaborate effectively across functions.
• Demonstrated ability to operate independently, prioritize competing demands, and make progress in an ambiguous, fast-moving environment.

Nice To Haves

• Healthcare regulatory experience is a strong plus.

Responsibilities

• Build and lead the legal function supporting the company's growth as a privacy-first technology business.
• Advise executives and cross-functional teams on commercial, product, privacy, compliance, employment, corporate, and other legal matters.
• Create scalable processes for a growing organization.
• Work directly in the deal cycle, acting as a direct driver of revenue.
• Own commercial contracting end to end across new business, renewals, expansion, and partner/agency agreements, including technology and data partners.
• Build practical, scalable contract templates, playbooks, and workflows.
• Manage outside counsel and legal spend strategically.
• Serve as the company's internal advisor on data privacy strategy, embedding with Product and Engineering early.
• Advise on privacy, data protection, security, and compliance matters relevant to Freshpaint's products and operations.
• Act as a trusted thought partner to the CEO and cross-functional leaders on legal risk.
• Support corporate governance, financing, equity, employment, IP, and other corporate legal matters as needed.
• Help develop a proactive, business-first approach to risk management as Freshpaint scales.

Benefits

• Competitive pay + generous equity (10-year exercise window)
• Half-day Fridays, every Friday
• 16 weeks fully paid parental leave (eligible after 6 months; commission-based roles receive 100% base salary during leave)
• Flexible PTO with a required 2-week minimum
• Top-tier health, dental & vision (100% covered for you, 80% for dependents)
• Intentional & engaging company offsites

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Director
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree