Head of Legal

Rillet

. Build Rillet’s legal function from the ground up .

Posted 9/16/2026full-timeSan Francisco • California • United StatesLead💰 $250,000 - $310,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates extensive experience in building legal functions, advising on corporate governance, and ensuring compliance with privacy and data protection regulations. Proficient in negotiating commercial contracts and implementing AI tools for legal processes.

Highest-signal resume keywords

In-House Counsel ExperienceCorporate Governance ExpertiseCommercial Contract NegotiationPrivacy And Data Protection KnowledgeAI And Automation Implementation

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Hard Skills

Legal Strategy DevelopmentRisk AssessmentContract ReviewMSA NegotiationDPA NegotiationSOW NegotiationEquity AdministrationFinancing RoundsRegulatory ComplianceGeneralist Legal Background

Soft Skills

Advisory SkillsDecision-MakingCollaborationCommunication

Tools & Technologies

AI ToolingLegal Automation Software

Certifications & Qualifications

Active U.S. State Bar MembershipLicensed To Practice Law In CaliforniaLicensed To Practice Law In New York

Industry Keywords

High-Growth EnvironmentsEmployee ScalingLegal FrameworksWorkplace PoliciesEmployment Matters

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Build Rillet’s legal function from the ground up
Determine overall legal strategy, priorities, and operating model as the company scales domestically and internationally
Advise the executive team and Board on strategic, legal, and risk considerations
Assess risks and articulate trade-offs for fast, informed decisions
Build scalable legal frameworks, workflows, and playbooks
Adopt AI tooling to automate contract review, research, and related legal work
Review and negotiate MSAs, order forms, DPAs, SOWs, partner contracts, and other commercial deals
Partner with the revenue team to structure and close deals efficiently
Advise Engineering, Product, and Design throughout the product development lifecycle
Guide privacy, data protection, and AI regulatory compliance
Monitor changing legal, regulatory, and compliance guidance and flag risks and opportunities
Own corporate governance, equity administration, financing rounds, and Board matters
Partner with the People team on hiring, policies, employment matters, and workplace issues

Requirements

What you’ll need

10+ years of experience operating as in-house counsel and within top-tier law firms
Experience in high-growth environments and scaling businesses through the 150–500 employee range
Generalist legal background
Experience with corporate governance, equity, and employment matters
Experience negotiating commercial contracts
Operating knowledge of privacy, data protection, AI, and IP transactions
Systems-oriented approach using AI and automation
Active member of a U.S. state bar
Licensed to practice law in California or New York
Commutable distance from the NYC or San Francisco offices, or willingness to relocate
Legally authorized to work in the USA
Must be open to commuting to or relocating to the NYC or San Francisco office

Benefits

Comp & perks

Equity
Competitive benefits supporting health, wellbeing, time away from work, family, and long-term financial goals
Team meals, events, and company gatherings
Meaningful ownership and opportunities to expand scope