Head of Legal - US

Augustus•New York, NY

6d•$200,000 - $300,000

About The Position

As Head of Legal - US at Augustus, you will own the company’s U.S. legal backbone, including U.S. product development, strategy, board governance, and regulatory engagement. You will report to the Global Chief Legal and Risk Officer and work closely with Product, Sales, Finance, People, and the founders. The role covers a broad range of corporate legal needs, including financings, transactions, partnerships, and corporate housekeeping.

Requirements

J.D. and admission to a U.S. state bar; New York admission is preferred.
At least 5 years of corporate legal experience, including experience at a leading law firm in emerging companies/venture capital, M&A, or capital markets, and at least 2 years in-house at a startup.
Hands-on experience with venture financings, equity plans, and corporate governance.
Based in New York or willing to relocate.
Ability to independently make decisions and handle a broad range of corporate legal work.

Nice To Haves

In-house experience at a fintech.
Admission to the New York bar.

Responsibilities

Advise on product development and sales practices.
Run mergers and acquisitions, strategic investments, and partnerships from diligence through closing.
Manage board and shareholder meetings, resolutions and consents, bylaws and charter, and corporate records.
Lead financings end to end, from term sheet through closing.
Own U.S. legal matters relating to product development, strategy, governance, and regulatory engagement.