Head of Legal, Captions
$200-260k
+Equity
More information about location
Office located in Union Square, NY
AI-powered creative studio
Open for applications
AI-powered creative studio
21-100 employees
Open for applications
$200-260k
+Equity
More information about location
Office located in Union Square, NY
21-100 employees
Company mission
To empower our customers, regardless of background or experience, with the ability to bring their vision to life in seconds.
Role
Who you are
- We are looking for an experienced, strategic, and entrepreneurial legal professional to lead legal operations at Captions
- Juris Doctor (JD) degree from an accredited law school and active membership in good standing with at least one state bar, including NY
- 5+ years of legal experience, including experience at both a major law firm and an in-house role at a startup or high-growth technology company
- Preferred: Experience in AI, media, and/or consumer applications
- Demonstrated experience managing legal operations, including intellectual property (IP) management, privacy and data protection, regulatory compliance, employment law, and contract negotiation and management
- Strong understanding of privacy laws and regulations, including but not limited to GDPR and SOC II
- Proven ability to navigate a complex regulatory landscape and provide strategic legal guidance in a fast-paced, dynamic environment
- Experience working with multiple stakeholders, including finance, HR, and executive leadership teams
- Excellent communication and negotiation skills, with a track record of building effective relationships with external law firms and internal teams
- Ability to streamline legal processes to enhance operational efficiency and reduce legal costs
- Strong problem-solving skills, with a proactive approach to identifying and mitigating legal risks
- Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities in a rapidly scaling environment
What the job involves
- As Head of Legal, you will serve as the primary legal advisor to the leadership team and the organization, and you will collaborate with Captions’ teams to identify ways to enhance and streamline our business, while mitigating legal and risk factors
- Lead and oversee all legal operations for Captions, ensuring alignment with business objectives and minimizing legal and regulatory risks
- Manage relationships with external law firms to ensure consistent communication and coordination among all legal partners
- Protect and manage the company's intellectual property (IP) portfolio, including trademarks, copyrights, and patents
- Oversee privacy and data protection initiatives, ensuring the company’s policies and practices comply with applicable laws and regulations, such as GDPR
- Monitor and ensure compliance with all applicable laws and regulations, proactively addressing potential regulatory changes and their impact on the business
- Draft, review, and negotiate contracts with customers, vendors, and other third parties to ensure legal compliance and protect the company's interests
- Support the HR team in managing employment law matters, including employee contracts, immigration, and other related legal issues
- Manage and maintain corporate legal documentation, including board resolutions, minutes, and other governance documents
- Identify and mitigate potential legal risks across all areas of the business, developing strategies to address emerging risks as the company scales
- Collaborate with internal stakeholders (e.g., Finance, HR, CEO, COO) to align legal strategies with broader business goals
Our take
As AI integration grows in creative fields, concerns arise about the future of professions like writing and design. However, Captions has transformed these anxieties into opportunities by harnessing AI technology to streamline the creative workflow.
By automating tasks in music, graphic design, and video production, Captions allows users to generate compelling content directly from their mobile devices. With a focus on meeting the rising demand for captivating digital content, its subscription-based model covers key processes like captioning, editing, dubbing, and soundtracking.
Captions' innovative approach has garnered attention, securing funding from tech giants like Sequoia Capital and Andreessen Horowitz. This investment will grow the company's machine learning team and invest further into in-house research efforts and technical infrastructure.
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Insights
Some candidates hear
back within 2 weeks
61% employee growth in 12 months
Company
Funding (2 rounds)
Jul 2024
$60m
SERIES C
Jun 2023
$25m
SERIES B
Total funding: $85m
Company benefits
- Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans
- Anything you need to do your best work
- We’ve done team off-sites to places like Paris, London, Park City, Los Angeles, and Nashville with more planned in the future
Company HQ
Civic Center, New York, NY
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Leadership
Gaurav Misra
(CEO)Previously the Head of Design Engineering at Snap Inc, Senior Software Engineer at Localytics, Software Development Engineer at Microsoft, and Software Engineer at Lattice Engines.
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