Head of Legal

Allium

. Own day-to-day legal work and build legal practices supporting Allium’s growth .

Posted 9/18/2026full-timeRemote • New York • United StatesLeadWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in complex commercial negotiations, particularly in technology and SaaS environments, while effectively advising on data licensing, IP rights, and regulatory compliance. Proficient in developing legal frameworks and processes that support business objectives and ensure adherence to contractual obligations.

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Complex Commercial NegotiationsData Licensing ExpertiseLegal Template DevelopmentJ.D. or Equivalent Legal QualificationActive U.S. State Bar Admission

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Hard Skills

Contract DraftingNegotiation SkillsData Use ProvisionsConfidentiality AgreementsLiability and IndemnificationPrivacy ProvisionsLegal AnalysisRegulatory ComplianceContract Repository ManagementProcess Improvement

Soft Skills

Clear WritingDetail OrientationPriority ManagementTeam CollaborationCommunication Skills

Tools & Technologies

AI and Automation ToolsContract Management SoftwareNegotiation PlaybooksApproval GuidelinesIntake Workflows

Certifications & Qualifications

J.D. or Equivalent Legal QualificationActive U.S. State Bar Admission

Industry Keywords

Technology TransactionsSaaSFinancial DataFintechBlockchainPrivacy CounselingPublic-Sector ContractingEnterprise AgreementsVendor ContractsData Acquisition

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Own day-to-day legal work and build legal practices supporting Allium’s growth
Draft and negotiate enterprise customer agreements, data licenses, partnerships, and vendor contracts
Work with Sales and Finance to resolve contracting issues and move deals to signature
Establish positions on data acquisition, permitted use, redistribution, derived data, AI use, and post-termination rights
Align supplier rights with customer commitments
Advise Product and Engineering on privacy, IP, and regulatory considerations for new offerings
Develop legal templates, negotiation playbooks, approval guidelines, intake workflows, and a contract repository
Use AI and automation with confidentiality protections and human review
Coordinate corporate governance, financings, employment matters, compliance, and other legal needs with leadership and outside counsel
Manage priorities, specialist support, and legal spend
Help teams understand and implement contractual and policy obligations

Requirements

What you’ll need

Strong experience independently leading complex commercial negotiations for a technology, SaaS, financial data, or related business
Depth in data licensing or technology transactions, including IP rights, data use, confidentiality, liability, indemnification, and privacy provisions
Experience advising business teams directly, ideally in-house, and translating legal analysis into clear decisions and workable alternatives
Track record of building or improving legal templates, playbooks, and processes
Clear writing and strong negotiation skills
Ability to manage competing priorities, follow through on details, and create structure while staying close to the work
J.D. or equivalent legal qualification
Active admission to a U.S. state bar
Eligibility to practice in-house in the role’s location
Helpful: experience in a small legal team or building a legal function
Helpful: financial market data, fintech, payments, AI, or blockchain-related products
Helpful: selling to financial institutions or sophisticated enterprise buyers
Helpful: privacy, product counseling, or public-sector contracting
Must answer the application question: “What is an Allium? What is your favorite Allium?”

Benefits

Comp & perks

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life and AD&D insurance; US folks get 100% coverage for Gold plans, 80% for dependents
Meaningful early-stage equity; every full-time employee receives a stock option grant
Flexible, trust-based paid time off meeting or exceeding local statutory vacation requirements
Company-sponsored 401(k) plan in the US
Outside counsel available for specialist matters and additional capacity