Vice President, People

Eve•San Mateo, CA

About The Position

At Eve, weâre redefining whatâs possible in legal technology. Our mission is to empower plaintiff law firms with AI-driven solutions that elevate how they operate, serve clients, and grow. We believe the future of law will be built by âAI-Native Law Firmsâ â firms that are managed, scaled, and optimized by intelligent systems rather than manual processes and endless administrative work. Eveâs technology augments the capabilities of attorneys across every stage of a case â from intake and document review to strategy and settlement â so they can focus on what truly matters: achieving the best outcomes for their clients. Our vision is simple yet transformative: enable every firm to operate at its highest potential through the power of AI. Why Join Eve: Product-market fit: Eve is used by over 550+ law firms, and weâre growing fast. Backed by top investors: Weâve raised over $160M from world-class partners including Spark Capital, Andreessen Horowitz(A16z), Menlo Ventures, and Lightspeed. Built by a world-class team: Engineers, designers, and operators from places like Scale, Meta, Airbnb, Cruise, Square, Rubrik, and Lyft are building Eve from the ground up. AI-Native from day one: Weâre on the bleeding edge of AI, collaborating directly with teams at OpenAI and Anthropic to build best-in-class AI workflows tailored for legal work. Explosive growth: We are growing 2X revenue Quarter over Quarter. This is an opportunity to join a fast-growing, mission-driven company during a pivotal stage. You will have a significant voice in shaping our People strategy and culture while partnering closely with senior leadership. This role offers the chance to build a high-bar, scalable People function from the ground up and have direct influence on the future of our organization.

Requirements

A strategic builder who has created or significantly scaled People functions at fast-growth startups
A strong generalist with deep expertise in performance management, compensation design, and HR fundamentals
A thoughtful operator who balances empathy with strong business judgment and handles sensitive matters with discretion
An influential communicator who builds credibility and trust across all levels of the organization
A systems thinker passionate about delivering exceptional employee experiences backed by operational rigor
Experienced with modern People tools such as Pave, TriNet, or related platforms
Hands-on, resourceful, and eager to roll up your sleeves and build from zero to one

Nice To Haves

Have successfully led complex HR initiatives independently and thrive in ambiguous, fast-changing environments
Bring clarity, steadiness, and thoughtful planning to periods of rapid growth
Are energized by designing scalable systems and processes in high-velocity settings
See yourself as a strategic business partner, not just a functional People leader
Want to leave a lasting impact on company culture and the foundational People infrastructure during a highly formative stage

Responsibilities

Strategic People Leadership
Build and own Eveâs People function across all areas: talent development, performance, total rewards, engagement, culture, and People operations
Partner with the executive team to define organizational strategy, workforce planning, and long-term hiring needs
Establish scalable systems, processes, and policies that reinforce a high-performance, high-trust culture
Performance, Compensation & Growth
Lead annual performance, compensation, and promotion cycles from strategy through execution
Develop career frameworks, leveling guides, and manager enablement programs aligned with company goals
Partner with leadership on compensation philosophy, equity strategy, and benchmarking tools (e.g., Pave)
Employee Experience & Culture
Design and run engagement surveys, synthesize insights, and track progress over time
Own employee relations, partnering closely with managers on coaching, development, and conflict resolution
Serve as a champion for a culture grounded in accountability, transparency, and operational excellence
People Operations & Compliance
Build and refine processes for onboarding, offboarding, and the full employee lifecycle
Oversee HRIS administration, reporting, People systems, and documentation
Maintain compliant policies in partnership with legal, with deep familiarity in California and multi-state employment law
Ensure People Operations is scalable, data-driven, and highly effective