Head of Legal

Slice

8h•$250,000 - $310,000•Remote

About The Position

Slice is looking for an experienced and highly versatile legal leader to join its growing team as Head of Legal. This role will lead the company’s legal function and serve as a trusted, business-first advisor to senior leadership across a broad range of commercial, corporate, regulatory, and strategic matters. We are looking for a true generalist who thrives in ambiguity, exercises strong judgment in balancing risk and growth, and enables the business to move quickly and decisively. The Head of Legal will play a key role in strengthening our legal strategy, taking a pragmatic approach to risk, and supporting Slice’s continued growth and innovation.

Requirements

10+ years of relevant legal experience, including significant experience advising high-growth companies
J.D. from a highly reputable law school and admitted to at least one state bar
Demonstrated ability to balance legal risk with commercial objectives and operate effectively in fast-moving environments
Strong business judgment and ability to translate complex legal concepts into clear, actionable guidance
Comfortable owning a wide range of legal areas (commercial, regulatory, corporate) without narrow specialization
Excellent communication skills and ability to influence senior stakeholders
Proactive, adaptable, and comfortable operating in ambiguity with a bias toward action
Highly effective problem-solver who can collaborate across all levels of the organization

Nice To Haves

Top-tier law firm experience strongly preferred, with in-house leadership experience highly valued

Responsibilities

Provide strategic, pragmatic legal counsel to executive leadership, with a focus on enabling business outcomes while thoughtfully managing risk
Lead the drafting, review, and negotiation of a wide range of commercial agreements, including SaaS contracts, licensing agreements, marketing partnerships, and complex vendor agreements
Develop and oversee a scalable legal strategy, policies, and processes that support rapid growth without unnecessary friction
Build, manage, and scale a lean, high-impact legal function
Take a practical, solutions-oriented approach to identifying and managing legal and regulatory risks across the organization
Partner cross-functionally to accelerate business initiatives while maintaining appropriate, right-sized compliance and controls
Oversee intellectual property strategy and dispute management with a focus on efficient, outcome-driven resolution
Advise on corporate governance matters and support leadership on board-related topics as needed
Drive scalable frameworks that empower teams to make decisions confidently and quickly