Senior Counsel

Descript

San Francisco, CA, United States
Base: $225,000–$275,000; bonus/equity: not specifi...
On-site
Commercial contracts drafting and negotiation
Ai product counsel
Privacy and data protection
This is a rare opportunity to build Descript's legal function from the ground up as the first in-house attorney, defining processes, templates, and frameworks

Job Summary

  • This is a rare opportunity to build Descript's legal function from the ground up as the first in-house attorney, defining processes, templates, and frameworks.
  • You will be the go-to legal advisor across the company, partnering with sales, product, finance, and engineering on diverse matters including commercial deals, AI product counsel, and employment.
  • The role offers direct executive access, the chance to work on novel AI/ML legal questions, and a growth trajectory that can evolve into Head of Legal / General Counsel.

Matching Summary

This is a rare opportunity to build Descript's legal function from the ground up as the first in-house attorney, defining processes, templates, and frameworks.

Salary

Base: $225,000–$275,000; Bonus/Equity: Not specified; Benefits: Generous healthcare package, 401k matching program, catered lunches, flexible vacation time

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Commercial contracts drafting and negotiation
  • AI product counsel
  • Privacy and data protection
  • Compliance and risk management
  • Build scalable legal processes

Nice-to-have

  • Enterprise sales contract negotiation
  • M&A due diligence experience
  • Company of similar stage experience

Key Requirements

  • JD from accredited law school
  • Active California Bar member
  • 7-10 years legal experience
  • 2-3 years in-house tech/SaaS experience
  • Law firm background (BigLaw/mid-market)

Work Rights

Not specified

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