Partner/ Chief Legal Officer at Venture-backed, AI-Native Law Firm

Forum Ventures

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About The Position

We’re building the legal infrastructure modern startups need — combining intelligent automation with on-demand legal expertise. Our AI-native platform eliminates outdated workflows across contract review, compliance, HR legal, SOC 2 readiness, and fundraising - delivering fast, affordable, and risk-aware legal solutions for startups. Our mission: Create the first vertically integrated, tech-powered law firm designed from the ground up for scale — AI for automation, lawyers for judgment, and SaaS for predictable pricing. We’re looking for a Chief Legal Officer (CLO) / Partner to co-lead the legal arm of this venture. This is a foundational role in building a next-generation legal business that merges cutting-edge technology with high-quality legal services for startups. As CLO, you’ll oversee legal service delivery, design scalable workflows, and ensure compliance across multiple jurisdictions — while shaping the strategic direction of our hybrid SaaS + legal model. You’ll work hand-in-hand with the founding team to transform how legal support is delivered to high-growth companies.

Requirements

• Licensed U.S. Attorney in good standing (multi-state experience preferred; DE/CA/NY/TX a plus).
• 8+ years of experience in corporate law, venture financing, or startup advisory (BigLaw + in-house experience ideal).
• Deep understanding of startup legal needs: fundraising (SAFEs, convertible notes, equity), employment law, commercial contracts, and compliance.
• Entrepreneurial mindset: comfortable operating in ambiguity, building processes from scratch, and wearing multiple hats.
• Excited by legal innovation, automation, and the future of AI in professional services.
• Strong leadership skills with a track record of managing legal teams or practice groups.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the legal co-founder and senior advisor on all matters of regulatory compliance, UPL boundaries, and risk management.
• Define the legal structure for the hybrid model (tech entity + law firm entity) and oversee multi-jurisdictional licensing as we scale.
• Help shape the pricing and delivery model for legal services integrated with our SaaS product.
• Develop and maintain a scalable legal review framework using flat-fee and subscription-based models.
• Oversee the creation and upkeep of legal templates, compliance content, and jurisdictional updates.
• Implement processes for AI-assisted legal workflows with human-in-the-loop review for risk-sensitive matters.
• Ensure the platform and law firm operate within UPL-safe frameworks and meet ethical and professional standards.
• Build internal policies for client intake, engagement letters, disclaimers, and document management.
• Collaborate with the product team to embed legal guardrails into the platform.
• Recruit, mentor, and manage a small but high-performing team of attorneys and legal ops specialists as we grow.
• Act as a trusted point of escalation for complex legal matters.
• Build relationships with regulators, legal tech communities, and strategic partners to advance our mission.

Benefits

• Significant co-founder-level equity stake.
• Minimal salary until funding, then competitive compensation.
• Opportunity to share in law firm profits and platform success.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Executive
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree