HeyGen
Legal Counsel
Los Angeles, San Francisco, Palo Alto · Mid
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About the role
- HeyGen is looking for a pragmatic, business-oriented Legal Counsel to join us.
- This role is ideal for an attorney with 3-6 years of legal experience, preferably advising high-growth SaaS or AI technology companies.
Responsibilities
- Partner with internal stakeholders on vendor negotiations and risk assessments.
- Collaborate with Product, and Engineering, on product launches and AI-related initiatives.
- Develop and improve contract templates, negotiation playbooks, legal processes, and self-service tools.
- Support legal operations initiatives that improve efficiency and scalability.
- Manage the company's IP portfolio
Requirements
- 3-6 years of legal experience, including experience at a law firm and/or in-house legal department.
- Experience negotiating complex commercial agreements for technology or SaaS companies.
- Strong business judgment with the ability to provide practical, solution-oriented advice.
- Strong understanding of:
Nice to have
- Experience working in-house at a SaaS, cloud, or AI company.
- Knowledge of AI-related regulatory frameworks, such as:
- California AI legislation
- AI transparency and content authenticity standards
- Experience with privacy frameworks such as GDPR, CCPA/CPRA, and global data transfer mechanisms.
- Experience supporting procurement, vendor management, or strategic partnerships.
- Familiarity with AI-assisted workflows.
- Comfortable balancing legal risk with business objectives.
Compensation
- $220,000 - $280,000 + equity + benefits
- Please note that the salary information is a general guideline only.
Benefits
- As part of our total rewards package, HeyGen offers equity, comprehensive benefits including a 401k plan, health benefits, generous PTO, a parental leave program and emotional health resources.
Company info
- About HeyGen At HeyGen, our mission is to make visual storytelling accessible to all.
- Join us at HeyGen and be part of a team that's reshaping the world of video creation through innovative technology!
- You'll partner closely with Sales, Product, Security, Privacy and Finance, teams to help the company scale while managing legal risk in a fast-paced environment.
Equal opportunity
- HeyGen is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.
- HeyGen is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
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