Lead Commercial Counsel (United States)

• J.D. degree from an accredited law school and active bar admission in at least one U.S. state
• 6+ years of legal experience, with significant in-house experience; focus on product law, data privacy, or technology law strongly preferred
• Background in technology, talent assessment platforms, or professional services/workforce solutions strongly preferred
• Experience improving and operationalizing legal processes in a high-growth environment, with a track record of partnering effectively with cross-functional teams
• Excellent business judgment and ability to balance risk-reward, providing pragmatic, solution-oriented advice that protects core legal interests while enabling business growth
• Experience with and interest in leveraging AI and defining AI governance and emerging technology legal frameworks

This position is only available to candidates residing in the following U.S. states: CO, CT, Washington, D.C., FL, GA, IL, KS, MA, MD, MO, NC, NV, OR, PA, RI, SC, TX, VA, WA, and WI. While our team operates 100% remotely, we are currently limiting hiring to these specific locations. Applications from other states will not be considered at this time. ## Compensation Varies by Geographic Location

At Karat, salary ranges for each U.S.-based position are determined by the employee's work location. We structure our compensation into geographic tiers based on market data and regional economic factors. Please refer to our geographic classification document to view which tier applies to your location. If your area isn't included in our classification system, please connect with your Recruiter for specific details. These geographic classifications may be adjusted periodically. Base Salary (GeoLo 2): $178,501.50 — $205,559.10 USD

Base Salary (GeoLo 3): $158,668 — $182,719.20 USD

Base Salary (GeoLo 4): $138,834.50 — $159,879.30 USD