Clay
Legal Counsel @ Clay
We're looking for a Legal Counsel to become Clay's first in-house legal leader, helping to shape and scale our legal framework as we continue our rapid growth. As our trusted legal partner, you'll work closely with the Head of Finance and collaborate across all teams to provide pragmatic, solutions-oriented advice that supports Clay's expansion while effectively managing risk. This is a unique opportunity to build our legal function from the ground up and make a significant impact on Clay's futureparticularly as we navigate international expansion and an evolving data ecosystem. What You'll Do Lead our commercial contracting efforts by drafting, reviewing, and negotiating a wide range of agreements including customer contracts, vendor agreements, partnerships, licensing deals, NDAs, and SaaS agreements Partner closely with Sales, Product, Operations, and HR teams as a trusted advisor, providing clear, solution-oriented legal guidance that helps accelerate business objectives Drive our corporate governance and compliance initiatives, ensuring we're operating effectively while adhering to applicable laws and regulations Develop and implement scalable legal processes, templates, and policies that improve efficiency while maintaining appropriate risk management Support strategic initiatives across employment matters, data privacy, intellectual property, and potential M&A activities Help identify and proactively address legal risks across the business as we scale internationally and expand our data partnerships What You'll Bring J.D. from an accredited law school and active license to practice law in the U.S. 4-7+ years of legal experience, with a mix of top-tier law firm and in-house experience (at a SaaS or AI company preferred) Strong track record drafting and negotiating commercial contracts, particularly in the technology sector Demonstrated ability to handle diverse legal matters independently while maintaining excellent judgment Clear communication style with a business-minded, pragmatic approach to problem-solving Experience with technology companies, SaaS businesses, or data privacy matters is a plus Life @ Clay
Based out of a central office on 19th Street in Manhattan's Flatiron District. We love the energy of in-person collaboration while also offering the flexibility to work from home when needed. Competitive salary and role trajectory:
Roles, responsibilities, and comp grow as we do. Health Insurance:
Fully covered, high-quality medical, dental, and vision plans for NYC Claymates. Includes options covering 7080% of out-of-network therapy after a deductible is met. Insurance options for remote Claymates may vary by location. Visa sponsorship:
Visa sponsorship for US-based candidates (e.g., student to work visas). We get it - it's an arduous process, but we're not scared of it. Sponsorship for candidates outside of the US may vary. Paid time off:
We expect team members to take at least 3 weeks fully-disconnected per year, with a flexible vacation policy beyond that. Free food:
Free meals in office every day and unlimited snacks. Parental leave & fertility support:
IVF fertility benefits, egg freezing, and 4 months of paid parental leave for NYC Claymates. Support for remote Claymates may vary by location.
We're looking for a Legal Counsel to become Clay's first in-house legal leader, helping to shape and scale our legal framework as we continue our rapid growth. As our trusted legal partner, you'll work closely with the Head of Finance and collaborate across all teams to provide pragmatic, solutions-oriented advice that supports Clay's expansion while effectively managing risk. This is a unique opportunity to build our legal function from the ground up and make a significant impact on Clay's futureparticularly as we navigate international expansion and an evolving data ecosystem. What You'll Do Lead our commercial contracting efforts by drafting, reviewing, and negotiating a wide range of agreements including customer contracts, vendor agreements, partnerships, licensing deals, NDAs, and SaaS agreements Partner closely with Sales, Product, Operations, and HR teams as a trusted advisor, providing clear, solution-oriented legal guidance that helps accelerate business objectives Drive our corporate governance and compliance initiatives, ensuring we're operating effectively while adhering to applicable laws and regulations Develop and implement scalable legal processes, templates, and policies that improve efficiency while maintaining appropriate risk management Support strategic initiatives across employment matters, data privacy, intellectual property, and potential M&A activities Help identify and proactively address legal risks across the business as we scale internationally and expand our data partnerships What You'll Bring J.D. from an accredited law school and active license to practice law in the U.S. 4-7+ years of legal experience, with a mix of top-tier law firm and in-house experience (at a SaaS or AI company preferred) Strong track record drafting and negotiating commercial contracts, particularly in the technology sector Demonstrated ability to handle diverse legal matters independently while maintaining excellent judgment Clear communication style with a business-minded, pragmatic approach to problem-solving Experience with technology companies, SaaS businesses, or data privacy matters is a plus Life @ Clay
Based out of a central office on 19th Street in Manhattan's Flatiron District. We love the energy of in-person collaboration while also offering the flexibility to work from home when needed. Competitive salary and role trajectory:
Roles, responsibilities, and comp grow as we do. Health Insurance:
Fully covered, high-quality medical, dental, and vision plans for NYC Claymates. Includes options covering 7080% of out-of-network therapy after a deductible is met. Insurance options for remote Claymates may vary by location. Visa sponsorship:
Visa sponsorship for US-based candidates (e.g., student to work visas). We get it - it's an arduous process, but we're not scared of it. Sponsorship for candidates outside of the US may vary. Paid time off:
We expect team members to take at least 3 weeks fully-disconnected per year, with a flexible vacation policy beyond that. Free food:
Free meals in office every day and unlimited snacks. Parental leave & fertility support:
IVF fertility benefits, egg freezing, and 4 months of paid parental leave for NYC Claymates. Support for remote Claymates may vary by location.