Legal Counsel

Legal Counsel Join to apply for the Legal Counsel role at Legora About Us Legora is on a mission: to redefine how legal work gets done. From the very start we have been very clear about the fact that we are not building a solution for lawyers, we are building it with them, because it is the only way to make sure it gets done the right way; working side‑by‑side every step of the way. Our AI‑native workspace empowers legal professionals not just to work faster – but to ask better questions, unlock new insights. Every day, we push the boundaries of legal tech to make complex processes smarter, faster, and more human. From thousands of documents analysed in minutes to intelligent workflows designed in collaboration with leading practices, we’re turning possibility into reality. Today we are trusted by global firms like Cleary Gottlieb, Goodwin, Bird & Bird and Linklaters in over 40 countries, but we have no plans on stopping here. We ship fast, we iterate effectively, and we scale rapidly – not by accident, but by design. When you join Legora, you become part of a team that believes "good enough" isn’t good enough and that the way to win is together, by empowering lawyers to do their best work with technology that truly understands them. If you’re excited by building from first principles, working with exceptional people, and accelerating change in a high‑stakes, high‑impact domain—then this is the moment and the place. We’re not just shaping the future of legal tech — we’re defining it. Ready to join us in building the intelligent future of law? The role As a Legal Counsel at Legora's New York office, you’ll be at the centre of the legal tech revolution, playing a pivotal role in extending our legal team to the US market and ensuring legal compliance, mitigating risks and supporting our dynamic business operations. You will support our commercial and product teams on a broad range of topics. This role will focus primarily on commercial contract drafting and negotiation, requiring independence and flexibility to work across different time zones. You will report to the Head of Legal based in our Stockholm headquarters. The Legora legal function operates across a wide range of legal disciplines as well as jurisdictions and plays a key role as a partner to all teams with a focus on product development, operations, and commercial projects. Beyond your legal expertise, you should also be able to innovate, solve problems and proactively look for solutions in our challenging mission to revolutionize legal work worldwide. What You Will Be Doing Work closely with the senior stakeholders in our operational, commercial and product teams on strategic as well as day‑to‑day legal matters, including with new products and services, processes, contracts, partnerships, and supply chains. Draft and negotiate commercial contracts. Review product designs, data flows, and processes and help balancing risks. Actively assess and address privacy risks, ensuring alignment with applicable data protection regulations; and Help building efficient and scalable processes to meet legal and regulatory requirements and drafting policies and guidelines to help teams proactively design and build requirements into products and processes. Who You Are Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree from an accredited law school and qualified to practice law as in‑house counsel in the State of New York. 5+ years of experience at a top‑tier law firm and/or as an in‑house legal counsel. Strong experience negotiating B2B SaaS agreements and supporting commercial teams. You’re an excellent negotiator. Strong legal judgment and confidence in making decisions independently. Experience in handling corporate matters and drafting and negotiating complex commercial agreements. Experience with data privacy matters, IT security and/or corporate law is meritorious. Your focus is on achieving meaningful business outcomes, translating into actionable advice delivered clearly and comprehensively. You thrive in a fast‑paced, dynamic entrepreneurial environment and rapidly evolving business setting. You take initiative and are committed to delivering high‑quality results. You are comfortable working independently and can effectively manage work across different time zones. You are excited about the potential of technology to transform the legal industry. You have a keen interest in AI and legal tech, and you are eager to learn and apply these tools in real‑world settings. Legora is an Equal Opportunity Employer At Legora, we believe great teams are built on diversity of thought and experience. We’re proud to be an equal opportunity employer and committed to creating an inclusive, high‑performance culture where everyone can do their best work. We welcome people of all backgrounds and don’t discriminate based on race, color, religion, national origin, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. #J-18808-Ljbffr