In-House Counsel

Kit (formerly ConvertKit)

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

Posted 10/12/2026full-timeRemote • United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $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 frameworks and playbooks while effectively partnering with cross-functional teams in a technology environment.

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GDPR ComplianceData Privacy Law ExpertiseCommercial Contracts UnderstandingIn-House Counsel ExperienceCustomer Security Questionnaire Support

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Hard Skills

Data CompliancePrivacy Law NavigationLegal Risk AssessmentLegal Agreement ReviewPlaybook DevelopmentPrivacy Intake Process DesignData Processing MappingIntellectual Property Law UnderstandingCustomer Security RequirementsScalable Legal Support

Soft Skills

Clear CommunicationTrusted Advisor Capability

Tools & Technologies

SOC 2 Type II FamiliaritySubscriber Signals KnowledgeKit KnowledgeSparkLoop Knowledge

Certifications & Qualifications

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

Industry Keywords

Data Controller vs. ProcessorPrivacy QuestionsLegal WorkflowsTechnology Company ExperienceStartup-Focused Firm Experience

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Serve as in-house legal subject matter expert and partner with the executive team on product legal strategy and execution
Advise on privacy, data, AI, compliance, commercial contracts, customer security requirements, and scalable legal support
Build practical, repeatable systems for responding to privacy questions, especially those related to Subscriber Signals
Develop deep knowledge of Kit, SparkLoop, Subscriber Signals, and the connected creator ecosystem
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
Review legal agreements, privacy questions, and customer security requests
Assess legal risk, opportunity, ambiguity, and recurring work for improved efficiency
Map active data processing, privacy, AI, and other legal initiatives
Design scalable privacy intake, guidance, and escalation systems
Own GDPR and data compliance vetting
Establish processes for responding to customer security questionnaires
Serve as go-to legal partner for product, engineering, security, and go-to-market teams
Build playbooks, templates, intake processes, and self-service guidance for recurring legal questions
Partner throughout the product lifecycle on initiatives and feature releases
Prioritize legal risks, reduce reliance on outside counsel, and streamline legal workflows
Improve 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 associated legal, privacy, and customer requirements
Understanding of intellectual property law related to brand, content, and software
Understanding of commercial contracts
Clear communication and trusted-advisor capability
Experience as in-house counsel at a technology company or serving a technology portfolio at a top-tier startup-focused 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
Legal authorization to work in the country of residence
Must not require visa sponsorship now or in the future

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 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 in your first six months
Winter Break Closure: one-week company closure at the end of December
Four-week, paid sabbatical after five years
In-person or virtual team retreats twice a year
100% remote work