Partner / Chief Legal Officer

September 5

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Forum Ventures

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Artificial Intelligence • B2B • SaaS

Forum Ventures is a founder-first venture studio, accelerator, and pre-seed fund committed to building successful B2B SaaS companies. They engage with startups from inception, providing a unique support system by becoming an integral part of the founding team. Their expertise lies in AI-driven startup development, with a focus on early go-to-market strategies and fundraising. By leveraging a deep network and years of experience, Forum Ventures helps early-stage founders achieve significant traction and secure substantial funding. They provide a robust community of over 900 B2B SaaS founders, offering unparalleled support and resources to navigate the entrepreneurial journey from zero to one.

51 - 200 employees

Founded 2014

🤖 Artificial Intelligence

🤝 B2B

☁️ SaaS

📋 Description

• Serve as the legal co-founder and senior advisor on all matters of regulatory compliance, UPL boundaries, and risk management • Define the legal structure for the hybrid model (tech entity + law firm entity) and oversee multi-jurisdictional licensing as we scale • Help shape the pricing and delivery model for legal services integrated with our SaaS product • Develop and maintain a scalable legal review framework using flat-fee and subscription-based models • Oversee the creation and upkeep of legal templates, compliance content, and jurisdictional updates • Implement processes for AI-assisted legal workflows with human-in-the-loop review for risk-sensitive matters • Ensure the platform and law firm operate within UPL-safe frameworks and meet ethical and professional standards • Build internal policies for client intake, engagement letters, disclaimers, and document management • Collaborate with the product team to embed legal guardrails into the platform • Recruit, mentor, and manage a small but high-performing team of attorneys and legal ops specialists • Act as a trusted point of escalation for complex legal matters • Build relationships with regulators, legal tech communities, and strategic partners to advance our mission • Work hand-in-hand with the founding team to transform how legal support is delivered to high-growth companies

🎯 Requirements

• Licensed U.S. Attorney in good standing (multi-state experience preferred; DE/CA/NY/TX a plus) • 8+ years of experience in corporate law, venture financing, or startup advisory (BigLaw + in-house experience ideal) • Deep understanding of startup legal needs: fundraising (SAFEs, convertible notes, equity), employment law, commercial contracts, and compliance • Entrepreneurial mindset: comfortable operating in ambiguity, building processes from scratch, and wearing multiple hats • Excited by legal innovation, automation, and the future of AI in professional services • Strong leadership skills with a track record of managing legal teams or practice groups

🏖️ Benefits

• Ground-Floor Equity: This is a true partner-level opportunity with significant ownership in a company redefining legal infrastructure. • Equity: Significant co-founder-level equity stake • Cash: Minimal salary until funding, then competitive compensation • Upside: Opportunity to share in law firm profits and platform success • Be at the forefront of legal tech innovation and category creation • Mission-Driven Team: Work alongside founders obsessed with making legal accessible, affordable, and scalable for innovators • Remote US work arrangement