Legal Counsel

EliseAI•New York, NY

11d•Onsite

About The Position

This hire will report to the Head of Legal and will play a key role in supporting all legal matters for the company. We are looking for someone eager to learn about the legal functions and operations of a rapidly-growing SaaS company and the legal challenges unique to the AI space. In this role, you will be responsible for tracking and triaging a large number of projects at any given time. We are seeking a candidate who is equally comfortable prioritizing velocity or meticulous attention to detail, as circumstances merit, and who possesses a strong instinct for how to effectively balance these competing priorities. The ideal candidate can excel in diverse working environments—whether that means following detailed guidance or taking initiative on large, open-ended projects. This role will touch on a variety of legal areas, from traditional commercial work to compliance/product-related projects, so we’re also looking for someone who can learn quickly and views new challenges with excitement rather than intimidation. If you’re excited by the opportunity to contribute to the success of a growing company with a cutting-edge product, we’d love to hear from you!

Requirements

Juris Doctor (JD) degree (or foreign equivalent) from a top law school
Admitted to practice law in New York State with good standing, or willing and able to waive in to New York
~2-4 years of legal experience at a top firm involving diverse corporate work
Ability to effectively and clearly communicate with customers and other outside parties
Strong legal drafting skills
Ability to parse and distill complex statutes and regulations
Strong researcher–demonstrated ability to reliably and thoroughly source data/information, interpret such information and augment with necessary context, and provide actionable recommendations or guidance to decision makers
Highly organized; rigorous attention to detail
Sufficient mathematical aptitude and financial literacy to effectively partner with Sales and Finance
Comfortable both owning deadlines with minimal supervision and taking instruction/working in close partnership with others
Enthusiastic, can-do approach; excited to work hard at a fast-growing startup
Has a startup mindset, strong sense of ownership, and a proper balance of quality and sense of urgency
Willingness to work in person at NYC headquarters 4-5 days a week

Responsibilities

Assisting with the drafting and negotiation of complex customer, partner, vendor, and other contracts
Helping to establish contracting and organizational processes that will allow us to move with greater efficiency as we continue to scale
Owning large, complex regulatory/compliance projects and driving them to completion
Becoming a subject matter expert and trusted advisor on relevant regulatory regimes
Tracking new and amended laws to ensure we remain compliant in a rapidly-changing legal landscape
Developing and delivering training programs to company stakeholders to ensure compliance with policies and best practices
Assisting with other legal matters, from HR to corporate governance
Assisting with commercial and financial operational matters in close partnership with our Sales and Finance teams
Speaking with customers to address their questions and concerns
Taking on ad hoc projects in other areas across the business
Attract top-tier talent to join our driven team
Move at rocket speed, build something massive.

Benefits

Equity in the company
Medical, Dental and Vision premiums covered at 100%
Fully paid parental leave
Commuter benefits
401k benefits
Fitness & home services stipend to cover part of your expenses so you can focus on what matters
A collaborative in-office environment with an open floor plan, fully stocked kitchen, and all meals covered in the office
Unlimited vacation and paid holidays
We'll cover relocation packages and make the move exciting, not painful!
We'll cover relocation packages from outside of the Greater NYC metro area - we'll make the move exciting, not painful.