Build the legal function from the ground up — determine Rillet’s overall legal strategy, priorities, and operating model as the company scales domestically and internationally
Advise the executive team and Board on strategic, legal, and risk considerations across the business — assessing risk and clearly articulating trade-offs so leaders can make fast, informed decisions
Build scalable frameworks, workflows, and playbooks — including adopting AI tooling to automate contract review, research, and beyond.
Review and negotiate commercial deals — MSAs, order forms, DPAs, SOWs, partner contracts, and more — partnering with the revenue team to structure and close deals efficiently, balancing legal protection with the speed the business needs
Partner with Engineering, Product, and Design throughout the product development lifecycle, advising on legal and compliance considerations before they become blockers
Guide the business on privacy, data protection, and the evolving AI regulatory landscape, translating a fast-moving legal environment into practical guidance for the team
Stay ahead of changing legal, regulatory, and compliance guidance relevant to Rillet's business, and proactively flag emerging risks and opportunities
Own corporate governance — equity administration, financing rounds, and Board of Directors matters — keeping the company clean and audit-ready as it scales
Partner with the People team on employment matters, including hiring, policies, and workplace issues, providing pragmatic legal guidance that supports the business
Who We're Looking For
Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree from an accredited law school
You're an active member of a U.S. state bar and are licensed to practice law in California or New York.
Qualification
You are a generalistYou’ve supported corporate governanceNoteGrow with usCompetitive pay and meaningful equity
Required
You’ve operated in high-growth environments, and you’ve scaled businesses through the 150–500 range.
You are a generalist; you’ll come in, understand the business, and flag and prioritize any gaps and/or exposure areas.
You’ve supported corporate governance, equity, and employment-related matters.
You’re a pragmatic business partner who looks for a path forward, clearly communicates risk and trade-offs, and knows when to draw a hard line.
You’re systems-oriented and use AI and automation to make legal work faster and more scalable.
The expected base salary range for this role is $250,000–$310,000 in New York City and San Francisco. Final compensation within this range will depend on factors including skills, experience, qualifications, and the scope of the role. This role is also eligible for equity and benefits.
Note: All official Rillet recruiting communications will come from an @rillet.com email address. If you’re contacted from another domain, please disregard the message and report it as spam.
Grow with us. Take meaningful ownership, expand your scope, and make an impact as Rillet scales.
Competitive pay and meaningful equity. Be rewarded for the value you help create.
