Head of Legal

Summary

Join Luxury Presence, a rapidly growing digital platform for real estate professionals, as their Head of Legal. This remote role reports to the COO and offers a competitive salary of $170,000-$225,000 annually. You will be a hands-on leader, initially learning the business and then building and leading the legal function. Responsibilities include managing legal operations, providing legal guidance on corporate initiatives, and contributing to corporate strategy. The ideal candidate possesses expertise in corporate law, particularly in SaaS or startups, and experience leading legal teams in growth-stage companies. This position requires strong organizational skills, strategic thinking, and the ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams.

Requirements

• Expertise in corporate law, particularly in SaaS, or startups
• Previous experience as a legal leader in a growth-stage company (ideally $50-100M+ revenue), or from a law firm serving such companies
• Proven ability to manage legal operations in a high-growth, fast-paced environment
• Strong organizational skills, capable of handling cross-functional collaboration and keeping detailed records, including board meeting notes
• Adept at crafting proactive legal strategies to prevent issues, particularly around copyright infringement and intellectual property
• Strategic mindset with the ability to align legal initiatives with broader business goals
• Comfortable navigating people-related legal matters and advising on when to involve specialists
• Ability to collaborate with internal teams and partner with key stakeholders on critical issues
• Proficient in legal frameworks for growth-stage companies, including regulatory compliance, M&A activities, and scalable operating systems
• Familiarity with executive-level collaboration, including attending board meetings and contributing to discussions on corporate governance

Responsibilities

• Be a hands-on leader as you learn the ins and outs of the business
• Build and lead the legal function, establishing a scalable framework to support business growth
• Respond to and manage copyright infringement claims, developing strategies to prevent future incidents
• Provide legal guidance for corporate initiatives, including contracts, partnerships, and regulatory compliance
• Contribute to corporate strategy by participating in executive discussions and advising on risk management
• Attend board meetings, maintain organized notes, and ensure legal alignment with business objectives
• Proactively reduce legal claims and fees by streamlining processes and strengthening the legal operating framework
• Support M&A activities, intellectual property management, and regulatory compliance as the company scales
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to integrate legal insights into product development and broader business strategies

Preferred Qualifications

• Curious and proactive in identifying and mitigating potential legal risks
• A tenacious problem-solver who can manage operational and strategic legal needs simultaneously
• An agile and collaborative leader who thrives in a dynamic, cross-functional environment
• Passionate about driving efficiency and innovation within the legal function
• Able to balance transactional work with high-level strategic contributions