Counsel

Summary

Join Prepared, a fast-growing AI startup revolutionizing emergency response, as their first full-time in-house Counsel. Reporting to the VP of Strategy & General Counsel, you will establish and manage the company's legal operations, support commercial growth, and mitigate legal risks across various areas. This role offers a unique opportunity for a big-law attorney to transition into a high-impact in-house position, shaping the future of Prepared's legal function. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams, provide clear legal guidance, and contribute to improving the nation's 911 infrastructure. The position offers a competitive salary, comprehensive benefits, and company equity grants. Prepared is committed to building a safer and more connected world through diversity, equity, and inclusion.

Requirements

• You are a licensed attorney (member of the California state bar, or another state) with 5+ years of legal experience
• You bring at least 3 years of experience at an AmLaw 100 firm or a similarly high-caliber legal environment, where you developed strong training in legal analysis, communication, and execution
• You have subject matter knowledge in labor & employment, California data privacy laws, and commercial contracting
• You’ve supported fast-paced teams and are confident building structure where little exists
• You’re motivated by solving complex problems with creativity and collaboration—especially when the outcome drives mission-aligned impact
• You translate legal complexity into clear, actionable solutions—and partner across teams to move quickly while staying grounded in empathy and sound judgment

Responsibilities

• Own day-to-day legal operations across the business: from contract management and compliance to cross-functional policy development
• Lead commercial contract reviews, negotiations, and approvals—including customer, vendor, and partnership agreements
• Partner with Sales and GTM teams to negotiate terms and develop playbooks that unlock speed while preserving legal integrity
• Identify and close legal and regulatory gaps related to employment law, state filings, data privacy, and emerging AI regulations
• Serve as a responsive resource to internal teams and a strategic partner to leadership across Legal, People, Product, and Engineering
• Support and improve organizational legal hygiene—reducing “legal debt” through documentation, systems, and structure

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience working with or advising startups
• Experience working in, or with, public safety

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Benefits
• 401k + Free Financial Advisors with Betterment
• Monthly Cell Phone Stipend
• Unlimited Time Off + 15 Observed Holidays
• 12 Weeks of Paid Parental Leave (birthing + non-birthing parents)
• Visit a PSAP (911 Center)
• WeWork Membership for All Employees
• Annual Company Offsite
• AI Tools like ChatGPT + NotionAI
• $500 Work from Home Budget
• Remote-First Culture