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Head of Legal

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Karat

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175000.00 - 265625.00 USD / Year
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Job Description:

Head of Legal at Karat, serving as a strategic advisor and partner to the Leadership Team, leading the Legal and Information Security teams to support the company's mission and growth.

Job Responsibility:

  • Serve as a strategic advisor and partner to the Leadership Team on matters including Data Privacy, Product, AI Governance, Corporate Governance, and Commercial Law
  • Lead and develop the Legal and Information Security (InfoSec) teams
  • Serve as a key stakeholder in company direction, strategizing and counseling on the risks and opportunities of proposed actions
  • Oversee legal services delivery to accomplish company goals and strategies
  • Lead Karat's privacy program
  • Provide guidance to R&D teams throughout the product development lifecycle
  • Own corporate governance efforts
  • Partner with Commercial Counsel to negotiate enterprise-level customer agreements
  • Collaborate with People and Delivery teams on employment and contractor matters

Requirements:

  • J.D. degree from an accredited law school and active bar admission in at least one U.S. state
  • 10+ years of legal experience, with significant in-house experience
  • focus on product law, data privacy, or technology law strongly preferred
  • Demonstrated leadership experience managing Legal teams and driving cross-functional collaboration
  • Excellent business judgment and ability to balance risk-reward, providing pragmatic, solution-oriented advice
  • Exceptional communication skills, with the ability to clearly articulate legal issues to diverse audiences
  • Experience building or scaling legal operations in a growth-stage technology company (100-500 employees)
  • Deep expertise in privacy program development and implementation
  • Background in HR technology, talent assessment platforms, or workforce solutions preferred
  • Experience with AI governance and emerging technology legal frameworks
  • Track record of building diverse, inclusive teams and championing equitable practices
  • Must reside in CA, OR, TX, or WA

Nice to have:

  • Background in HR technology, talent assessment platforms, or workforce solutions
  • Experience with AI governance and emerging technology legal frameworks
What we offer:
  • Employer-sponsored healthcare (100% premium coverage for employees and 75% premium coverage for eligible dependents)
  • HSA employer contribution for those enrolled in the HDHP medical plan
  • Dental and Vision (Guardian)
  • 100% employer-paid Short-Term Disability, Long-Term Disability, and Standard Life Insurance
  • Optional Life Insurance available
  • Flexible Savings Account (Healthcare)
  • 401(k) match of 4%
  • Vacation: flexible policy for salaried employees and three (3) work weeks available for hourly employees per year
  • Wellness (Sick & Mental Health): three (3) work weeks available per year
  • Karat ‘No Questions Asked’ Leave: one (1) work week per calendar year
  • Other: Bereavement, Jury Duty, LOA, etc. available as-needed
  • U.S. Parental Leave: 24 weeks
  • U.S. Holidays: 10 days
  • Karat Summer Break: 5 days - July
  • Karat Winter Break: 5 days - December
  • Karat-granted stock options

Additional Information:

Job Posted:
December 09, 2025

Employment Type:
Fulltime
Work Type:
Remote work
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