💼 About This Role

You'll build and lead the Legal function at Firsthand, an AI-powered Brand Agent platform. You'll own all legal matters including commercial agreements, corporate governance, and compliance for a fast-growing startup. This role offers the chance to shape legal frameworks at the cutting edge of AI-driven consumer engagement.

🎯 What You'll Do

• Build and scale the Legal function from the ground up
• Structure, draft, and negotiate complex commercial agreements
• Partner with Product and Engineering for compliance and risk
• Develop and maintain templates and contract inventories

📋 Requirements

• 8+ years in-house experience
• JD from accredited law school and bar admission (NY preferred)
• Knowledge of US advertising regulations including FTC guidelines
• Experience structuring and negotiating high-volume contracts

✨ Nice to Have

• Experience with data privacy and Data Processing Agreements
• Adtech, media platform, or advertising background

🎁 Benefits & Perks

• 💰 Competitive compensation ($225K-$250K salary)
• 📈 Equity in a well-capitalized startup
• 🏢 In-office collaboration three days a week in NYC