ConvertKit is hiring a
Head of Legal

Summary

Join ConvertKit as an experienced Head of Legal to lead and collaborate with executives on our legal strategy. As we launch new features, adapt to evolving data laws, and support our growing team, we need a Head of Legal who can set us up for success both in the immediate and long-term future of Kit.

Requirements

• Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree from an accredited law school
• Active membership in good standing with the state bar association
• 8+ years of experience practicing law, with a focus on data privacy and FTC compliance, corporate, employment, or contracts law
• Strong knowledge of contract law, intellectual property law, compliance regulations, and litigation procedures
• Demonstrated experience in managing legal risks and providing strategic counsel to business stakeholders
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and problem-solving skills
• Ability to work effectively under pressure and prioritize tasks in a fast-paced environment
• Proficiency in legal research and analysis

Responsibilities

• Forge a strategic partnership with the executive team to help set strategy, propose tests, and initiate projects to gather insights before committing significant resources to any initiative
• Propose multiple approaches to advance ideas, considering varying levels of risk. This includes utilizing industry best practices and creative solutions to achieve our goals within constraints, while keeping in mind both short- and long-term business outcomes
• Cultivate strong relationships with leaders from various cross-functional teams
• Stay current with data, FTC, and other relevant regulatory laws
• Proactively identify legal aspects in our business strategy and partner with product and engineering leaders for feature development or establishing new business units while accounting for current and future risks
• Develop efficient workflows to manage the legal workload throughout ConvertKit
• Broaden the impact of the legal function within ConvertKit by creating educational and self-service resources. These resources will empower the team to adhere to legal processes independently, reducing the need for constant oversight
• Provide guidance on intellectual property matters, including trademark and copyright protection, licensing agreements, and handling infringement issues
• Provide advice on employment-related matters, such as severance packages, personnel issues, employee handbooks, and other employment concerns
• Oversee the drafting, negotiation, and review of contract templates—including those for employment, custom sales agreements, confidentiality, termination, and NDAs—to ensure compliance with legal requirements and safeguard the company's interests
• Streamline our sales processes by refining terms of service, master services agreements, and commercial playbooks. This will enable the sales team to expedite customer deal signings and reduce delays
• Continuously refine and implement data privacy and security policies and procedures to protect sensitive information and minimize risks
• Maintain accurate record-keeping systems and ensure documentation is organized and accessible for legal purposes
• Oversee compliance efforts and liaise with regulatory agencies to ensure adherence to applicable laws and regulations
• Advise on insurance policies and risk management strategies to minimize exposure to legal liabilities and help reduce costs
• Lead emergency response and crisis management efforts to address unforeseen legal challenges effectively
• Facilitate legal due diligence and support the acquisition process, including drafting and negotiating acquisition agreements and conducting legal assessments. We’ve made two acquisitions thus far
• Manage litigation matters, including resolving disputes before they escalate to litigation, and coordinate with external counsel when necessary. We have not faced any litigation to date

Benefits

• Profit Sharing
• ConvertKit equity
• 401k with a 5% match
• Twenty (20) days of paid time off during each year of employment
• Paid paid vacation: An after-tax bonus of $1,000 for taking five consecutive days of vacation where you’re fully unplugged from work
• Ten paid holidays a year
• Annual, team-wide winter break from Christmas to New Year's
• Monthly medical benefits up to $1,850 a month toward premiums. Dental and vision premiums covered 100%
• 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
• Childcare benefit up to $3,000 annually
• Up to six weeks of paid bereavement leave, medical leave, and disaster after six months of employment, two weeks of each paid leave in your first six months
• Gender affirming benefits
• $4,000 equipment allowance for your first two years, $3,000 budget every following two years
• Individual learning + development budget ($3,500/year)
• Four-week, paid sabbatical after five years with the team