Head of Legal

Description

The role

Kit is growing, and so are the legal complexities of our business. We’re looking for a Head of Legal to own the entire legal function and serve as a strategic partner across the company. You’ll serve as our first in-house legal hire, partnering closely with the executive team to lead product legal strategy and execution—especially around data, AI & compliance, contracts, and M&A. You’ll help us navigate these areas with clarity, speed, and commercial savvy. 

You’ll build the legal backbone of a fast-moving tech company with four revenue streams—including SaaS, digital commerce, and advertising—and a rapidly growing platform for creators. From structuring new monetization models to supporting our scaling App Store expansion, you’ll be at the center of complex, cross-functional problems where product, business, and legal strategy meet—all in service of empowering the next generation of independent creators.

The team

You’ll report to our VP Operations, Ashley Alexander, and be a strategic partner to leaders across product, sales, finance, and people operations. We’ll continue to work with outside counsel on employment, immigration, tax, real estate, and litigation—but you’ll own our core legal work in-house, and know when and how to pull in expert help.

The work

As our first in-house legal hire, you’ll define what great looks like for legal at Kit, balancing bold innovation with thoughtful risk management. In this role, you will:

• Own and operationalize legal strategy across the business. From contracts to compliance to product guidance, you’ll create a clear, scalable legal foundation that supports Kit’s growth and protects what matters most.
• Act as a trusted advisor to the executive team. You’ll be a key voice in strategic decision-making, helping us weigh risks and opportunities with clarity and speed—especially as we navigate a fast-moving market shaped by AI and data innovation.
• Be a force-multiplier for product velocity. By embedding legal thinking early in the product development process, you’ll help us move faster without cutting corners, particularly in areas like AI, privacy, and data governance.
• Lead complex, cross-functional legal work. Whether it’s M&A, new monetization models, or regulatory shifts, you’ll bring rigor and alignment across teams to help Kit stay proactive and future-ready.
• Scale legal operations that match our ambition. You’ll streamline legal workflows, introduce self-serve tools, and reduce friction across teams—enabling a high-trust, high-speed environment.

What will S.E.T. you up for success

Skills

• 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. This should be one of your superpowers.
• 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,trusted advisor, and thought partner—you’re able to simplify complexity and influence our business strategy

Experiences

• 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)
• M&A experience preferred
• J.D. from an accredited law school in the United States
• Active member in good standing of a State Bar Association
• Pitched revenue-generating ideas and led their delivery to completion cross-functionally

Traits

• Strategic thinker who sees legal as a growth lever, not a blocker
• Business-savvy, curious, and highly perceptive. You quickly grasp the goals and chart the smartest path forward with clarity and confidence.
• Strategic thoughtpartner 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

• Expecting to build out a large in-house legal team—we’re a lean company covering a broad surface area, and you’ll be our sole legal expert in-house.
• 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.
• Needing to be on the executive team in order to see this role as impactful company-wide. We're a lean, flat team where influence is earned through impact.

Working hours and location

We're 100% remote with team members across the globe. We work mostly on East Coast time—so if you're based on the West Cost of the United States, Europe, or Asia, you might have a few early mornings or late evenings. We do our best to keep things reasonable, but a little time zone juggling comes with the territory. For this role, we’re looking for someone located in the United States.

Compensation and 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 ($251,000). Our other perks and benefits include:

• Profit Sharing
• Kit equity
• 401k with a 5% match
• We cover up to $1,950 per month toward medical premiums, with dental and vision fully covered. We offer health insurance plans through Aetna.
• $4,000 equipment allowance for your first two years, $3,000 every two years after
• $3,500 annual learning and development budget
• $3,000 annual childcare benefit
• 20 days paid time off per year
• Paid paid vacation: $1,000 bonus for taking five consecutive days full unplugged
• 10 paid holidays per year
• 2 weeks of paid sick time each year, including mental health days
• 12 weeks paid parental leave with flexible scheduling
• Up to 6 weeks of paid bereavement, medical, and disaster leave
• Winter Break: Kit closes for a week at the end of December to give everyone a collective break to enjoy the holiday season. Essential support services remain available, with teams coordinating to ensure coverage during this period
• 4 week paid sabbatical after 5 years with the team
• Fantastic in-person team retreats 2x per year

Interview process

We know applying to jobs takes time and energy. Our goal is to run a clear and thoughtful process that respects your effort and gives you a real sense of what it’s like to work at Kit — from first hello to final decision. 

We typically receive a high volume of applications, but we aim to review all submissions within two weeks of your application submission. You’ll hear from us either way.

Here’s what our process usually looks like:

• Recruiter phone screen
• Hiring manager interview
• Work sample
• A cross-functional interview 
• Board interview and CEO interview

To apply, complete the form on the next page—including your answers to a few short questions. We read every application. Your responses help us understand your experience and how you think, beyond just what’s on your resume.

We’ll stay in touch throughout. Thanks for taking the time—we’re excited to meet you.

Kit is an equal opportunity employer. We value diversity in all of its forms, and we hire the best person we can for each role, no matter your personal background. Research tells us that applicants who are female or non-binary, as well as applicants who are people of color, are less likely to apply for roles they do not feel 100% qualified for. If you think you meet more than 50% of our requirements but fewer than 100% of them, please apply. We’re imperfect communicators, so think of our job postings as the starting point for discussion rather than proof that you shouldn’t apply.

Kit does not discriminate on the basis of race, sex, color, religion, age, national origin, marital status, disability, veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity or any other reason prohibited by law in provision of employment opportunities and benefits.