Head of Legal

Kit (formerly ConvertKit)

. Serve as in-house legal subject matter expert and partner with the executive team .

Posted 10/12/2026full-timeRemote • United StatesLead💰 $227,000 - $252,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates deep expertise in data privacy, compliance, and product legal strategy, with a strong ability to navigate U.S. and European data privacy laws, including GDPR and CCPA. Capable of developing scalable legal support systems and providing trusted legal guidance across product, engineering, and security teams.

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Data Privacy ExpertiseGDPR ComplianceLegal Risk AssessmentIn-House Counsel ExperienceClear Communication

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Hard Skills

Data CompliancePrivacy LawCommercial ContractsIntellectual Property LawLegal Playbook DevelopmentCustomer Security QuestionnairesData Controller vs. Processor DistinctionsSOC 2 Type II FamiliarityLegal Workflow StreamliningPrivacy Intake Systems

Soft Skills

Trusted Advisor CapabilityOwnershipInitiativeProblem IdentificationSolution Driving

Certifications & Qualifications

J.D. from an Accredited Law SchoolActive Membership in State Bar Association

Industry Keywords

PrivacyComplianceData ProcessingProduct CounselTech Company Experience

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Serve as in-house legal subject matter expert and partner with the executive team
Lead product legal strategy and execution across privacy, data, AI, compliance, commercial contracts, customer security requirements, and scalable legal support
Provide timely and consistent guidance on privacy questions, particularly for Subscriber Signals
Develop practical, repeatable systems for legal support at scale
Build understanding of Kit, SparkLoop, Subscriber Signals, and the connected ecosystem of apps and tools
Report to the Chief Operating Officer and partner with product, sales, finance, and people operations leaders
Own core legal work in-house and determine when specialized outside counsel is needed
Assess legal risks, opportunities, ambiguities, and recurring work during onboarding
Map active data processing, privacy, AI, and other legal initiatives
Design privacy intake, guidance, and escalation systems
Partner with Sales, Sponsorships, Security, Product, and Engineering
Own GDPR and data compliance vetting
Establish a process for responding to customer security questionnaires
Advise product, engineering, security, and go-to-market teams on legal considerations
Build playbooks, templates, intake processes, and self-service guidance
Partner throughout the product lifecycle on initiatives and feature releases
Prioritize legal risks, reduce reliance on outside counsel, and streamline legal workflows
Improve Kit’s legal maturity across privacy, compliance, product counsel, commercial contracts, and security support

Requirements

What you’ll need

Deep expertise in data, compliance, and product
Strong ability to navigate U.S. and European data privacy laws, including GDPR and CCPA
Familiarity with data controller vs. processor distinctions
Ability to translate privacy and compliance requirements into scalable playbooks, templates, intake processes, and self-service guidance
Experience supporting customer security questionnaires
Experience partnering with security, sales, product, and engineering teams
Familiarity with SOC 2 Type II and related legal, privacy, and customer requirements
Understanding of intellectual property law, especially brand, content, and software
Understanding of commercial contracts
Clear communication and trusted-advisor capability
Experience as in-house counsel at a tech company or serving a tech portfolio at a top-tier startup-focused law firm
J.D. from an accredited law school in the United States
Active membership in good standing of a State Bar Association
Ability to work from the United States
Ability to work independently as the sole in-house legal expert
Ability to work quickly, take ownership, take initiative, identify problems, and drive solutions

Benefits

Comp & perks

Profit Sharing
Kit equity
401k with a 5% match
Up to $2,100 per month toward medical premiums
Dental and vision premiums fully covered
Health Insurance plans through Aetna
$2,000 equipment allowance for your first two years
$1,000 equipment budget every following two years
Company-provided laptops
Individual learning + development budget ($3,500/year)
Gender affirming benefits
Childcare benefit up to $3,000 annually through JOON
Twenty (20) days of paid time off during each year of employment
After-tax bonus of $1,000 for taking five consecutive days of vacation while fully unplugged from work
Ten (10) paid holidays a year
Two weeks of paid sick time each year, including mental health + well being days
Twelve (12) weeks paid parental leave and flexible scheduling in your child’s first year
Up to six weeks of paid bereavement leave, medical leave, and disaster leave after six months of employment
Two weeks of each paid leave during the first six months
Winter Break Closure: one week at the end of December
Four-week, paid sabbatical after five years
In-person or virtual team retreats twice a year