# Head of Legal - US at Augustus

- Company: Augustus
- What the company does: Augustus (formerly known as Ivy) has received OCC conditional approval to charter the first clearing bank for the AI era. Backed by Variant.
- Company website: https://augustus.com
- Type: Startups
- Level: Principal and up
- Location: New York City
- Work setup: On-site
- Pay: $200K to $300K base salary per year (USD)
- Posted: 2026-11-05
- Apply by: 2026-12-20
- Apply: https://jobs.ashbyhq.com/Augustus/e501ae12-8c51-4a95-a0cd-21ae7e990e4d?utm_source=1752vc&utm_medium=careers
- Page: https://www.1752.vc/careers/jobs/augustus-corporate-counsel/

## About the role

As Head of Legal - US at Augustus, you own the legal backbone of the company in the U.S. - inclusive of U.S. product development, strategy, U.S. board governance and regulatory engagement. You report to Ro, our Global Chief Legal and Risk Officer, and work closely with Product, Sales, Finance, People and the founders. Found on 1752vc Careers, the job board for startup and VC roles.

## What they're looking for

- J.D. and admission to a US state bar (New York preferred)
- 5+ years of corporate legal experience, split between a leading law firm (emerging companies/VC, M&A or capital markets) and at least 2 years in-house at a startup
- Hands-on experience with venture financings, equity plans and corporate governance
- Based in New York or willing to relocate

Tags: Legal

Source: 1752vc Careers, https://www.1752.vc/careers/jobs/augustus-corporate-counsel/