Triage Attorney

General Legal is an AI-native law firm built to deliver high-quality commercial contract work faster and more predictably than traditional firms. We combine experienced, U.S.-barred attorneys with AI-native workflows to handle drafting, review, and negotiation end to end—without billable hours, bloated process, or junior handoffs. We operate like a startup because we are one. That means modern tooling, outcome-based pricing, remote-friendly work, and meaningful ownership for the people doing the work. By using AI to make the routine parts of contracting effortless, we give our attorneys the space to focus on judgment, negotiation, and advising clients on what actually matters. We’re starting with commercial contracts for growing companies and building a modern law firm where great lawyers can do their best work—and help reshape how legal services are delivered.

About the Role

We're looking for a sharp, adaptable attorney to serve as the first point of contact for incoming legal matters — someone who thrives on variety, moves fast without sacrificing judgment, and genuinely enjoys the puzzle of figuring out what a situation actually needs.

Think of this role like a triage nurse in an emergency room: you're not necessarily treating every patient yourself, but you're the person who quickly sizes up what's in front of you, asks the right questions, prioritizes appropriately, and makes sure nothing falls through the cracks. On any given day, you might assess a complex licensing request, flag an emerging company matter that needs senior attention, route a routine NDA to the right person, or jump in yourself when speed matters and the situation calls for it.

This is a high-visibility, high-impact role with significant room to grow — both in scope and in your ability to shape how the legal function operates.

What You'll Do

• Own the intake process. Serve as the first reviewer for new legal matters, quickly assessing the nature, urgency, and complexity of incoming requests across a broad range of subject areas.
• Triage and route. Match matters to the right attorney or team, with a clear-eyed read on what each situation requires and who is best positioned to handle it.
• Ask the right questions. Identify when a request needs more information before it can be properly assessed — and know how to get that information efficiently without creating unnecessary friction.
• Handle initial steps when it counts. For time-sensitive matters, step in directly to take early action, draft initial responses, or provide preliminary guidance.
• Improve the system. Work closely with attorneys and engineers to evaluate, build, and refine workflows for matter intake, routing, and distribution — bringing a practical, tech-forward perspective to process improvement.
• Communicate across levels. Translate complex legal questions into clear, actionable information for stakeholders at every level — from founders and engineers to senior counsel and executives. Comfortable managing up, and skilled at doing so.

What We're Looking For

Background & Experience

• J.D. from an accredited law school; active bar membership in good standing
• 5–10 years of legal experience, with a strong foundation in emerging companies work (formation, venture financing, governance) and substantial experience in commercial contracts and IP licensing
• Broad exposure across practice areas is a plus — generalist instincts combined with specialist depth

The Right Mindset

• You're energized by variety, not overwhelmed by it — you can context-switch quickly and still give each matter the care it deserves
• You have excellent judgment about what you don't know, and you're not too proud to route something up or ask for help
• You like building things: better processes, smarter workflows, cleaner systems
• You're enthusiastic about technology — not just comfortable with it, but genuinely curious about how it can make legal work faster and better
• You communicate with clarity and confidence regardless of who's in the room

Practical Requirements

• Availability aligned with West Coast business hours, or willingness to cover late-night hours as needed
• Ability to work independently in a fast-paced, distributed environment
• Experience working in or with startups, tech companies, or high-growth environments is strongly preferred

Why This Role

This isn't a role where you'll spend years doing the same thing. As the function grows and processes mature, the triage attorney will be central to shaping how the legal team scales — with real opportunity to take on expanded responsibility, deepen subject matter expertise, and grow into broader leadership. You'll work alongside a team that takes the craft of lawyering seriously and is equally serious about building a legal function that operates like a high-functioning business.

We are an equal opportunity employer and are committed to building a diverse and inclusive team.