Head of Legal Operations

4 weeks ago

New York, New York, United States Captions Full time
About the Role

Captions is a leading video AI company that's revolutionizing the future of video creation. With over 10 million creators and businesses using our platform, we're on a mission to serve the next billion. As our Head of Legal Operations, you'll play a critical role in ensuring our business is aligned with regulatory requirements and minimizing legal risks.

Key Responsibilities
  • Lead and oversee all legal operations for Captions, ensuring alignment with business objectives and minimizing legal and regulatory risks.
  • Manage relationships with external law firms to ensure consistent communication and coordination among all legal partners.
  • Protect and manage the company's intellectual property (IP) portfolio, including trademarks, copyrights, and patents.
  • Oversee privacy and data protection initiatives, ensuring the company's policies and practices comply with applicable laws and regulations, such as GDPR.
  • Draft, review, and negotiate contracts with customers, vendors, and other third parties to ensure legal compliance and protect the company's interests.
  • Support the HR team in managing employment law matters, including employee contracts, immigration, and other related legal issues.
  • Manage and maintain corporate legal documentation, including board resolutions, minutes, and other governance documents.
  • Identify and mitigate potential legal risks across all areas of the business, developing strategies to address emerging risks as the company scales.
Requirements
  • Juris Doctor (JD) degree from an accredited law school and active membership in good standing with at least one state bar, including NY.
  • 5+ years of legal experience, including experience at both a major law firm and an in-house role at a startup or high-growth technology company.
  • Demonstrated experience managing legal operations, including intellectual property (IP) management, privacy and data protection, regulatory compliance, employment law, and contract negotiation and management.
  • Strong understanding of privacy laws and regulations, including but not limited to GDPR and SOC II.
  • Proven ability to navigate a complex regulatory landscape and provide strategic legal guidance in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
  • Experience working with multiple stakeholders, including finance, HR, and executive leadership teams.
  • Excellent communication and negotiation skills, with a track record of building effective relationships with external law firms and internal teams.
  • Ability to streamline legal processes to enhance operational efficiency and reduce legal costs.
  • Strong problem-solving skills, with a proactive approach to identifying and mitigating legal risks.
  • Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities in a rapidly scaling environment.
Bonus Points
  • Experience in AI, media, and/or consumer applications.
Benefits
  • Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans
  • 401K with employer match
  • Commuter Benefits
  • Catered lunch multiple days per week
  • Dinner stipend every night if you're working late and want a bite
  • Doordash DashPass subscription
  • Health & Wellness Perks (Talkspace, Kindbody, One Medical subscription, HealthAdvocate, Teladoc)
  • Multiple team offsites per year with team events every month
  • Generous PTO policy and flexible WFH days

Captions provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

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