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Karat

Location:
United States

Category:
Legal

Contract Type:
Not provided

Salary:

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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