Estate planning with Trust & Will is the easiest way to create, edit, store, and share your Trust or Will legal documents. Create an estate plan today! Backed by Techstars.
About the role
If you'd like to join us, we are looking for a General Counsel who will serve as a key member of our leadership team, owning the legal function and translating business strategy into practical legal guidance. Reporting directly to the CFO, this role will manage a focused in-house legal team and work cross-functionally with key stakeholders: product, engineering, finance, sales, marketing, and beyond, as well as external partners. Found on 1752vc Careers, the job board for startup and VC roles.
What they're looking for
- 15+ years of legal experience, including senior in-house leadership at a growth-stage company
- JD from an accredited U.S. law school and active bar membership (California or New York preferred)
- Experience managing and growing legal teams
- Expertise in corporate law, product counseling, contract negotiation, and regulatory compliance
- Strong working knowledge of privacy, AI, and data use frameworks in tech companies
- Exceptional communication skills and proven ability to advise executive teams and Boards
More about this role
Founded in 2017, Trust & Will is the leading digital estate planning platform, trusted by over one million users. We provide modern, accessible solutions to help families protect their legacies with attorney-approved, legally valid documents tailored to individual state requirements. Our seamless online platform simplifies the estate planning and settlement process, empowering individuals to create wills and trusts while also partnering with financial advisors, attorneys, and large institutions to make legacy planning more inclusive and affordable.
If you'd like to join us, we are looking for a General Counsel who will serve as a key member of our leadership team, owning the legal function and translating business strategy into practical legal guidance. Reporting directly to the CFO, this role will manage a focused in-house legal team and work cross-functionally with key stakeholders: product, engineering, finance, sales, marketing, and beyond, as well as external partners.
You’re a business-minded legal leader who thrives in a fast-paced, mission-driven startup. You have a deep understanding of regulatory frameworks (especially in fintech, estate planning, AI, and privacy), and...
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