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Partner/ Chief Legal Officer at Venture-backed, AI-Native Law Firm
Partner/ Chief Legal Officer at Venture-backed, AI-Native Law FirmForum Ventures • San Francisco, CA, United States
Partner / Chief Legal Officer at Venture-backed, AI-Native Law Firm

Partner / Chief Legal Officer at Venture-backed, AI-Native Law Firm

Forum Ventures • San Francisco, CA, United States
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Partner / Chief Legal Officer at Venture-backed, AI-Native Law Firm

About Us

We’re building the legal infrastructure modern startups need — combining intelligent automation with on-demand legal expertise. Our AI-native platform eliminates outdated workflows across contract review, compliance, HR legal, SOC 2 readiness, and fundraising – delivering fast, affordable, and risk-aware legal solutions for startups.

Our mission

Create the first vertically integrated, tech‑powered law firm designed from the ground up for scale — AI for automation, lawyers for judgment, and SaaS for predictable pricing.

The Opportunity

We’re looking for a Chief Legal Officer (CLO) / Partner to co‑lead the legal arm of this venture. This is a foundational role in building a next‑generation legal business that merges cutting‑edge technology with high‑quality legal services for startups.

As CLO, you’ll oversee legal service delivery, design scalable workflows, and ensure compliance across multiple jurisdictions — while shaping the strategic direction of our hybrid SaaS + legal model. You’ll work hand‑in‑hand with the founding team to transform how legal support is delivered to high‑growth companies.

What You’ll Do

Strategic Leadership

  • Serve as the legal co‑founder and senior advisor on all matters of regulatory compliance, UPL boundaries, and risk management.
  • Define the legal structure for the hybrid model (tech entity + law firm entity) and oversee multi‑jurisdictional licensing as we scale.
  • Help shape the pricing and delivery model for legal services integrated with our SaaS product.

Legal Service Delivery

  • Develop and maintain a scalable legal review framework using flat‑fee and subscription‑based models.
  • Oversee the creation and upkeep of legal templates, compliance content, and jurisdictional updates.
  • Implement processes for AI‑assisted legal workflows with human‑in‑the‑loop review for risk‑sensitive matters.

    • Operations & Compliance

  • Ensure the platform and law firm operate within UPL‑safe frameworks and meet ethical and professional standards.
  • Build internal policies for client intake, engagement letters, DISCLAIMERS, and document management.
  • Collaborate with the product team to embed legal guardrails into the platform.

    • Team & Growth

  • Recruit, mentor, and manage a small but high‑performing team of attorneys and legal ops specialists as we grow.
  • Act as a trusted point of escalation for complex legal matters.
  • Build relationships with regulators, legal tech communities, and strategic partners to advance our mission.

    • Who You Are

  • Licensed U.S. Attorney in good standing (multi‑state experience preferred; DE / CA / NY / TX a plus).
  • 8+ years of experience in corporate law, venture financing, or startup advisory (BigLaw + in‑house experience ideal).
  • Deep understanding of startup legal needs : fundraising (SAFEs, convertible notes, equity), employment law, commercial contracts, and compliance.
  • Entrepreneurial mindset : comfortable operating in ambiguity, building processes from scratch, and wearing multiple hats.
  • Excited by legal innovation, automation, and the future of AI in professional services.
  • Strong leadership skills with a track record of managing legal teams or practice groups.

    • Why Join Us

  • Ground‑Floor Equity : This is a true partner‑level opportunity with significant ownership in a company redefining legal infrastructure.
  • Category Creation : Be at the forefront of legal tech innovation, building the first AI‑native law firm designed for startups.
  • Massive Market : Startups and SMBs spend $25B+ annually on legal services — and that market is shifting fast toward technology‑first solutions.
  • Mission‑Driven Team : Work alongside founders obsessed with making legal accessible, affordable, and scalable for innovators.

    • Compensation

  • Equity : Significant co‑founder‑level equity stake.
  • Cash : Competitive early‑stage salary structure, with meaningful increases tied to upcoming fundraising milestones.
  • Upside : Opportunity to share in law firm profits and platform success.

    • Seniority level

    Executive

    Employment type

    Full‑time

    Job function

    Legal

    Industries

    Venture Capital and Private Equity Principals

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