GlossGenius
Associate General Counsel
New York, NY · Exec
Sponsorship not specifiedDetected 4 days ago
Machine LearningComplianceInventory ManagementContract ManagementCorporate LawIntellectual PropertyLeadership
About the role
- Genius AI is quickly scaling across its AI-native platform and new business areas, growing in ways that bring meaningful new complexity.
- Legal is an important part of that foundation, and we need a sharp, pragmatic legal leader who can keep pace with a business that's moving fast.
- You'll be a true enabler of how we scale, partnering directly with leadership to clear the path for the business through thoughtful risk management and judgement.
Responsibilities
- Own the full legal function at Genius AI, covering commercial contracts, corporate governance, employment, data privacy, and regulatory compliance
- Serve as the primary legal partner to the CEO, CBO, and the entire exec team, proactively advising on strategic initiatives, partnerships, intellectual property, trademark protection and the day-to-day decisions that enable the growth of the business
- Draft, negotiate, and close a wide range of agreements including enterprise contracts, vendor deals, partnership agreements, and financing-related documents
- Build the legal infrastructure that scales with us: contract templates, playbooks, approval workflows, and internal policies that give the business speed and confidence
- Manage outside counsel strategically, with an eye toward keeping spend efficient and outcomes sharp
- Shape our approach to the legal and regulatory considerations surrounding AI products and data, as we continue building deeply AI-native capabilities
- Lead the transformation of legal operations by identifying where AI systems and tools can eliminate low-leverage work, accelerate contract review and drafting, and make the function meaningfully more efficient at scale
Requirements
- 10+ years of legal experience, with meaningful time at a top-tier law firm and in-house at a high-growth tech company
- Strong commercial instincts and the ability to give the business clear, decisive guidance without a lot of back-and-forth
Nice to have
- JD from an accredited law school and active bar membership (NY preferred)
- In-office lunch twice per week for NYC and SF employees, plus late night dinner stipends
Skills
- Advise on employment and people matters, serving as a trusted resource as the company scales and the complexity of our workforce grows
- Notice at Collection for Employees and Applicants
- Agency Submissions
- No final hiring decision will be made solely by AI Tools without human oversight.
Compensation
- Annual stipend for professional development and continued learning
Benefits
- Competitive health & dental insurance options, effective on your first day of employment
- Access to Wellhub, a corporate wellness platform with discounted gym memberships, fitness classes, and mental health resources
- Annual stipend for professional development and continued learning
- High performers at 5 years receive a generous stipend to use however you recharge best
- 401k benefit: employees are eligible to contribute starting day 1 of employment
- Dependent Care FSA
- Paid parental leave
- Fertility and adoption benefits via Carrot and Kindbody
- The base salary for this role is between $225,000 and $285,000 + equity + benefits.
- Additionally, this role is currently eligible to participate in Genius AI's equity plan as well as a range of health & wellbeing, retirement savings, and other benefits within our total rewards offering.
- We believe this benefits not only our employees but our product, customers, and community as well.
- Genius AI may use automated tools, including artificial intelligence and machine learning systems (AI Tools), to assist in evaluating applicants' qualifications and fitness for the position.
- The compensation package offered is dependent upon many factors including skills, experience, location, and education.
Company info
- You will report to the Chief Business Officer. This role is based in New York City and operates in an in-person environment. We are in the office for most of the work week.
- We are in the office for most of the work week.
- What We're Looking For
- At Genius AI, we celebrate our differences and are committed to creating a workplace where all employees feel supported and empowered to do their best work.
Equal opportunity
- Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer.
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