290K–390K USD / year
Head of Legal
LegalRemote — United States
Published on 2026-06-23
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About this role
As the first dedicated lawyer at LiveKit, you will be responsible for building and managing the legal function, focusing on commercial contracts, privacy, and data protection. You are expected to bring structure to ambiguity and help the business move faster while ensuring compliance and risk management.
About the company
LiveKit provides open-source and cloud real-time media infrastructure for building voice, video, and AI agent experiences.
What you'll do
- Own commercial contracting end to end
- Run privacy and data-protection programs
- Be the legal partner to Sales, Finance, Product, and Engineering
- Handle corporate governance work
- Set posture on open-source licensing and AI governance
- Manage outside counsel efficiently
What we're looking for
- Experience as a first in-house lawyer in a high-growth tech company
- Deep commercial contract experience
- Fluency in privacy and data protection laws
- Ability to work independently and write playbooks
Nice to have
- Open-source licensing and IP experience
- Experience with corporate governance and M&A
- Familiarity with AI governance and telecom regulations
Benefits
- Competitive salary and equity package
- Health, dental, and vision benefits
- Flexible vacation policy