kit - Head of Legal

Remote - USA$227k - $227k2w ago

Remote Director NA Head of Legal Controller Intellectual Property Lever

Requirements

• Deep expertise in data, compliance, and product—this is where you'll spend most of your time. • Strong ability to navigate U.S. and European data privacy laws (e.g., GDPR, CCPA), including familiarity with data controller vs. processor distinctions and how they shape vendor and product decisions. • Ability to translate privacy and compliance requirements into scalable playbooks, templates, intake processes, and self-service guidance • Experience supporting customer security questionnaires and partnering effectively with security, sales, product, and engineering teams • Familiarity with SOC 2 Type II and the legal, privacy, and customer requirements associated with it, even if you haven't directly owned a certification process • Understanding of intellectual property law, especially related to brand, content, and software • Understanding of commercial contracts—you'll become the go-to person for these at Kit. • Clear communicator and trusted advisor—able to simplify complexity and help others make informed decisions • Experience as in-house counsel at a tech company or serving a tech portfolio at a top-tier firm that's well-known for their work with startups (e.g., Fenwick & West, Cooley) • J.D. from an accredited law school in the United States • Active member in good standing of a State Bar Association • Strategic thinker who sees legal as a lever, not a blocker • Deeply curious and business-oriented—you start by understanding the goals, then explore the smartest paths to get there. • Collaborative partner who can navigate conflict productively • Deep belief that creator success is our success—you consider both Kit and our customers in every recommendation • A "how might we" problem-solver who finds creative, business-aligned paths through legal challenges • WHAT WON'T SET YOU UP FOR SUCCESS • Needing a team of in-house peers or co-counsel to pressure-test every decision—you'll be our sole in-house legal expert, with outside counsel available as needed • A strongly risk-averse or "no-before-yes" mindset—we need you to help us move, not just stop us from tripping • Thinking in a legal vacuum—if you're not factoring in our goals, numbers, or creators, your advice won't land • Struggling with speed or ownership—if you prefer long timelines or wait to be told what to do, this won't be the right environment. We move quickly and expect people to take initiative, spot problems, and drive solutions. • WORKING HOURS AND LOCATION

Responsibilities

• First year: Help Kit operate at a higher level of legal maturity across privacy, compliance, product counsel, commercial contracts, and security support. Establish durable systems that allow teams to answer common questions independently while escalating higher-risk matters appropriately. Help us treat privacy, data, and compliance as strategic enablers—not just boxes to check—and significantly reduce our reliance on outside counsel for work we can handle effectively in-house. • WHAT WILL S.E.T. YOU UP FOR SUCCESS

Benefits

• Kit has standardized salaries based on position, no matter where you live. This role is an individual contributor level 4 ($227,000) or 5 ($252,000). Our other perks and benefits include: • Profit Sharing https://www.linkedin.com/feed/update/urn:li:activity:7454911054947688448/ • 401k with a 5% match • We cover up to $2,100 per month toward medical premiums, with dental and vision premiums fully covered. We offer Health Insurance plans through Aetna • $2,000 equipment allowance for your first two years, $1,000 budget every following two years. Company-provided laptops are issued to every Kit team member and are not included in the equipment budget • Individual learning + development budget ($3,500/year) • Childcare benefit up to $3,000 annually through JOON • Twenty (20) days of paid time off during each year of employment • Paid paid vacation: An after-tax bonus of $1,000 for taking five consecutive days of vacation where you’re fully unplugged from work • Ten (10) paid holidays a year • Two weeks of paid sick time each year, including mental health + well being days • Twelve (12) weeks paid parental leave and flexible scheduling in your child’s first year • Up to six weeks of paid bereavement leave, medical leave, and disaster after six months of employment, two weeks of each paid leave in your first six months • Winter Break Closure: Kit closes for a week at the end of December, giving everyone a collective break to enjoy the holiday season. Essential support services remain available, with teams coordinating to ensure coverage during this period • Four-week, paid sabbatical after five years with the team • Fantastic in-person or virtual retreats with the team twice a year • We usually receive a large number of applications, and our goal is to follow up with you within two weeks. You’ll hear from us either way. Here’s what you can expect from the rest of our hiring process: • 1. A phone screen with our recruiter (30 min) • 2. Hiring manager interview (45 min) • 3. Take-home assignment • 4. Panel interview with cross functional stakeholders (60 min) • We’ll keep you informed through every step. To get started, complete this application, including a cover letter and answers to the questions on the next page. We read every single application, and your cover letter and responses help put your experience into context.