Legal Counsel

We are hiring our first legal counsel to build the legal function from the ground up. As the first legal hire, you'll work closely with leadership and across departments to lead all legal matters — with a strong commercial focus. This role is ideal for someone entrepreneurial and commercially minded, who is excited by the opportunity to make a lasting impact at a high-growth startup.

Requirements

• Lead review, negotiation, and execution of all commercial agreements (licensing, partnerships, NDAs, etc.)
• Build scalable contract templates and processes to streamline deal velocity without compromising risk
• Serve as AudioStack’s Legal Counsel, advising leadership on corporate governance, support on investment matters, and employment legislation
• Establish and maintain strong internal legal documentation and contract management systems
• Develop and enforce compliance policies, including those relating to AI ethics, GDPR, and the Data Protection Act 2018
• Advise on data privacy across multiple jurisdictions (UK, EU, US) as both data controller and processor
• Stay ahead of the evolving regulatory landscape for generative AI and IP, and proactively advise on risk management
• Engage with third-party bodies, regulators, and policy stakeholders to help shape the future of AI legislation

Benefits

• Stock Options (subject to performance and time served)
• Flexible working hours with 3 days in the office per week
• Dog friendly offices
• International and diverse team
• Offices in the hottest startup hubs London, Barcelona, and New York