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Our client is a high-growth, venture-backed technology company, operating at the intersection of hardware, software, logistics, and e-commerce, and backed by marquee investors including Sequoia Capital, Andreessen Horowitz, and Google Ventures. With significant recent funding at a multi-billion-dollar valuation and a clear trajectory toward an IPO within the next several years, our client is seeking a seasoned, business-minded General Counsel to join its executive leadership team at a pivotal moment of scale. This attorney will report directly to the CEO.

This role offers a rare opportunity to lead legal strategy for a company that operates real-world infrastructure at scale: deploying regulated hardware, building physical facilities, navigating land use and zoning, and delivering mission-critical services to enterprise customers across healthcare, retail, and food. The General Counsel will serve as a trusted partner to the CEO, Board of Directors, and executive leadership team, helping the company grow rapidly while operating safely, compliantly, and efficiently.

The legal function is well established, with a strong bench of senior deputies across corporate, commercial, regulatory, product, privacy, and investigations. The General Counsel will build on this foundation, providing leadership, strategic direction, and judgment as the company enters its next phase of growth and prepares for the public markets.

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• Serve as the principal legal advisor to the CEO, executive leadership team, and Board of Directors.
  
• Lead all global legal matters, including corporate governance, financing, commercial transactions, regulatory compliance, real estate, land use, and operational risk.
  
• Guide the company through late-stage private company operations, capital raises, potential debt financings, and IPO readiness.
  
• Oversee complex commercial agreements with enterprise customers, strategic partners, suppliers, and infrastructure counterparties.
  
• Partner closely with go-to-market, sales, and operations teams to support large, long-term, infrastructure-style customer relationships.
  
• Advise on regulatory frameworks spanning federal, state, and local authorities, including permitting, zoning, and operational compliance.
  
• Support real-world operations and safety initiatives, including crisis response and incident management.
  
• Lead and develop a high-performing legal team, fostering a pragmatic, business-oriented culture.
  
• Manage outside counsel thoughtfully, balancing internal expertise with disciplined external spend.
  
• Act as a cross-functional leader who can influence, collaborate, and earn trust in a fast-paced, execution-driven environment.
  

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• Juris Doctor (J.D.) from an accredited law school; active bar membership in at least one U.S. jurisdiction required.
  
• Significant legal experience at a high-growth technology company.
  
• Prior General Counsel experience preferred, though our client will consider seasoned #2 candidates for the position on a case‑by‑case basis.
  
• Strong commercial contracting experience, including customer, supplier, and infrastructure agreements.
  
• One or more of the following: Background in hardware-enabled, operationally complex businesses (e.g., advanced manufacturing, aerospace, automotive, energy, logistics, or similarly regulated industries).
  
• Deep experience in corporate governance, venture and late‑stage financings, and public‑company preparation.
  
• Familiarity with land use, zoning, permitting, and regulated operations; ability to partner with specialized regulatory teams.
  
• Demonstrated ability to provide practical, business-forward advice without over-lawyering.
  
• Track record of stability and long-term impact in prior roles.
  

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• Seasoned, confident leader who can operate as a peer to senior executives.
  
• Pragmatic and commercially savvy, with an operator’s mindset.
  
• Comfortable in fast-paced, demanding environments where execution matters.
  
• Able to influence without relying solely on formal authority or excessive process.
  
• Resilient, steady, and unflappable in high-stakes or crisis situations.
  
• Collaborative, low-ego, and effective in flat organizational structures.
  

The ideal candidate will thrive in a fast-paced, execution-driven environment and bring a pragmatic, operator-oriented approach to legal leadership. Success in this role requires strong judgment, resilience, and the ability to influence across a highly technical, ambitious, and demanding executive team while maintaining credibility and trust.

Compensation:

The role offers a competitive executive compensation package, including a base salary between $350k - $400k, 50% annual performance-based bonus, and meaningful long-term equity participation aligned with the company’s growth and value creation. Total compensation is designed to provide significant upside potential as the company scales toward the public markets. The role is based in San Francisco with regular in-office presence; limited flexibility may be considered on an exception basis.

Solutus Legal Search is proud to have been exclusively retained to assist our client with this important engagement. Resumes submitted directly to the company will be forwarded to Solutus Legal Search for evaluation.

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We’re looking for a Head of Legal to build and own the legal function end-to-end. You’ll be a strategic partner to the CEO and leadership team, while also rolling up your sleeves to handle the day-to-day legal work of a high-growth consumer company.

You'll set the legal foundation that allows the company to move fast and responsibly.

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• Own all legal matters across the company, including product, commercial, corporate, and regulatory work, collaborating closely with company leadership and external counsel where needed
  
• Advise leadership on corporate governance matters, maintain proper corporate records, and ensure adherence to legal and regulatory requirements
  
• Translate legal complexity into clear, practical guidance for non-legal teammates
  
• Develop processes to scale your work, ensuring appropriate legal coverage with lean operations
  
• Draft, review, and negotiate contracts, including vendor and partnership agreements, ensuring terms that protect the company's interests
  
• Identify, assess, and mitigate legal and compliance risks across the company, working closely with Product Engineering, Marketing, and Community teams
  
• Develop and oversee privacy policies and procedures to ensure compliance with data protection regulations across various jurisdictions (e.g., GDPR, CCPA), working closely with external counsel as needed
  
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• Manage intellectual property strategy and protection, including patents, trademarks, and copyrights, working closely with our external counsel
  
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• Collaborate with and manage external legal advisors for specialized legal issues as needed
  
• Ensure compliance with relevant financial and tax regulations
  
• Identify and proactively manage legal and regulatory risk as the company scales
  
• Own incident response for legal issues (complaints, disputes, demand letters, etc.)
  
• Build smart, startup-friendly compliance processes (not bureaucracy)
  
• Support the CEO in fundraising activities, including helping to manage investor relations
  

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• You have a JD from an accredited law school; (CPA, CFA, or MBA a plus but not required)
  
• You’ve been admitted to practice law in New York
  
• You have 8-12 years of experience in a legal role, with a mix of top law firm experience and in-house experience at a venture-backed startup
  
• You have demonstrated experience in corporate law, contract negotiation, intellectual property, and regulatory compliance
  
• You’re pragmatic, business-minded, and able to balance risk with speed
  
• You know when to handle matters in-house vs. outsource
  
• You pride yourself on excellent attention to detail alongside high throughput
  
• You have strong written and verbal communication skills
  
• You’re excited to operate in ambiguity and build from scratch
  

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• 401(k) with up to 6% matching
  
• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance for you and all your dependents (FSAs and HSA plans available)
  
• Free OneMedical membership, telehealth, and virtual mental health services
  
• Commuter benefits & contributions towards ClassPass and Citibike memberships
  
• Unlimited vacation (minimum 3 weeks required)
  
• Quarterly stipend to plan your own party and dogfood the product
  
• Quarterly travel benefit & semiannual team off-sites
  
• Get invited to exclusive parties
  

In the “Additional Information” section of your application, please include a note on what's got you excited about Partiful! The salary range for this role is $210k - $270k plus equity; the specific offer package will be based on years of experience. Please note this is an in-person role with 3 days a week in person at our office in Brooklyn, New York.

We're an equal-opportunity employer and strongly encourage applicants from traditionally underrepresented backgrounds to apply. We're proud to be a diverse team, and actively work to bring new perspectives to the table.