Head of Legal

Reports to: CFO 

About Droit:
At Droit, we build mission-critical, breakthrough products to advance global regulatory compliance and real-time controls. We are pioneers in computational law and automating intelligent decision making. We see the complexity of rules and regulations as an opportunity. With our award-winning, patented platform, we help our clients systematically identify the right action and improve operational efficiencies in an ever-changing regulatory environment.

We value intellectually curious, creative people who enjoy solving challenging, interesting problems and building breakthrough products. Our culture and organizational model encourage accountability, collaboration and personal development.  

About the role:
We are looking for a highly skilled and experienced Head of Legal to join our expanding team - who wants to work at a growth stage company, and is excited by the opportunity to truly roll up their sleeves on everything from the most critical strategic matters to the details needed to run a company as the single-person (for now) legal team.  In this role, you will provide corporate legal advice, help lead strategic transactions, and contribute to our continued growth. As Head of Legal, you'll be more than just our top legal expert—you'll be a trusted business partner, deal facilitator, and culture carrier, working with senior members of our international team to drive business outcomes.

What you’ll do in this role: 

• Draft, review, and negotiate various commercial agreements, including customer agreements, vendor contracts, license agreements, and partnership agreements.
• Provide legal advice and support on a wide range of corporate matters, including contracts, data privacy (including GDPR), employment matters, intellectual property and compliance.
• Manage and mitigate legal risk by developing and implementing appropriate policies, procedures, and training programs.
• Support corporate governance and board matters, including preparing resolutions, minutes, and other corporate documents.
• Assist in the oversight of Droit’s international operations, including researching and advising on local requirements.
• Advise on and manage intellectual property matters, including patent, trademark, and copyright filings and enforcement.
• Manage external legal counsel, as needed, to ensure cost-effective and high-quality legal representation.
• Design, build, and improve internal legal processes to keep up with growth
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure that legal and business objectives are aligned and met.
• Monitor and keep the company informed of relevant legal developments and industry trends.
  
  

What we are looking for: 

• Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree from an accredited law school and an active member in good standing of at least one state bar.
• Minimum of 5 years of legal experience, preferably with a combination of law firm and in-house experience.
• Demonstrated expertise in corporate law and contracts matters.
• Experience working with technology companies and major enterprise clients is a strong plus.
• Exceptional communication, negotiation, and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and organizational skills, with the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• A proactive, business-minded approach to problem-solving, with a commitment to providing practical legal advice and solutions.
• Ability to operate in a fast-growing entrepreneurial environment.
  
  

What we offer:  

• Competitive compensation, including retirement benefits, and equity in a scaling FinTech firm
• Holistic benefits for you and your family to support your physical and mental health. 
• A commitment to growth through continuous feedback and experiences. 
• The opportunity to work in close-knit, global teams.
• Flexibility for where you work and purpose for when we come together in person. 
  
  

NYC Salary information:
We estimate that the base salary for this NYC-based role will be $220,000 - $260,000, plus equity, inclusion in Droit's discretionary bonus program, and benefits. Individual salaries are determined by factors such as experience, job-related skills, and relevant education

A little more about Droit:
We believe in maintaining a diverse, innovative and inclusive workforce. Our people join us from a variety of backgrounds, and these vast and broad experiences fuel our growth and help to ensure that our clients receive best-in-class products. 

As we scale, we continue to commit to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, marital status, disability or Veteran status or any other legally protected characteristics. 

For more details on the company, please visit our website.