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Legal Counsel

Join EliseAI as a Legal Counsel to support legal matters in a fast-growing AI-focused SaaS company.

Location
New York City
Compensation
$210k–$225k/yr
Level
mid
Type
full time · On-site

Posted by employer 2 days ago

First seen on Joblaze 2 days ago

Last verified on the company career page 1 hour ago

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What you'll build

  • Assisting with the drafting and negotiation of contracts
  • Owning large regulatory/compliance projects
  • Tracking new and amended laws for compliance
  • Developing training programs for compliance
  • Assisting with HR and corporate governance matters

Must have

  • Juris Doctor (JD) degree from a top law school
  • Admitted to practice law in New York State
  • 2-5 years of legal experience at a top firm

Practical constraints

  • Willingness to work in person at NYC headquarters 4-5 days a week

AI in the day-to-day

We integrate AI agents deeply into existing workflows.

Requirements

Experience
2–5 years
Education
No formal education required

Not disclosed in this posting: visa sponsorship.

Benefits

Unlimited PTO Equity/Stock Options Health Insurance Relocation Assistance Parental Leave

Joblaze summary

The Legal Counsel at EliseAI is responsible for managing a variety of legal projects, including drafting and negotiating contracts, overseeing compliance initiatives, and providing legal support across different departments. This role requires a Juris Doctor degree and 2-5 years of experience in corporate law, with a strong emphasis on legal drafting and regulatory knowledge. It is well-suited for someone who thrives in fast-paced environments and is eager to tackle diverse legal challenges in a growing SaaS company. EliseAI's dynamic atmosphere offers autonomy and the chance to contribute significantly to its mission.

Joblaze insights

  • Listed 2 days ago — first seen on Joblaze November 10, 2026. Last confirmed on EliseAI's careers page November 12, 2026.
  • This exact title is also open at 2 other locations at EliseAI: New York City, New York, United States, New York City.
  • Salary band is above the typical range for comparable tech roles (median ~$128,000).
  • Starts above 97% of 1428 comparable mid other roles in United States we track (median $105,200 across 184 companies).

Quick facts

Is the Legal Counsel role remote?
No — this is an on-site role in New York City.
What's the salary range?
EliseAI lists $210,000–$225,000 for this role.
How much experience is required?
2–5 years of relevant experience for this Legal Counsel role.
Where is the role based?
EliseAI is hiring for this position in New York City.
What seniority level is this role?
EliseAI targets mid-level candidates for this position.
Is this full-time or contract?
Full-time for this Legal Counsel role at EliseAI.

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About the role

This hire will report to the Head of Legal and will play a key role in supporting all legal matters for the company. We are looking for someone eager to learn about the legal functions and operations of a rapidly-growing SaaS company and the legal challenges unique to the AI space.

In this role, you will be responsible for tracking and triaging a large number of projects at any given time. We are seeking a candidate who is equally comfortable prioritizing velocity or meticulous attention to detail, as circumstances merit, and who possesses a strong instinct for how to effectively balance these competing priorities.

The ideal candidate can excel in diverse working environments—whether that means following detailed guidance or taking initiative on large, open-ended projects. This role will touch on a variety of legal areas, from traditional commercial work to compliance/product-related projects, so we’re also looking for someone who can learn quickly and views new challenges with excitement rather than intimidation.

If you’re excited by the opportunity to contribute to the success of a growing company with a cutting-edge product, we’d love to hear from you!

Key Responsibilities:

  • Contracting/Commercial:

    • Assisting with the drafting and negotiation of complex customer, partner, vendor, and other contracts

    • Helping to establish contracting and organizational processes that will allow us to move with greater efficiency as we continue to scale

  • Regulatory/Compliance:

    • Owning large, complex regulatory/compliance projects and driving them to completion

    • Becoming a subject matter expert and trusted advisor on relevant regulatory regimes

    • Tracking new and amended laws to ensure we remain compliant in a rapidly-changing legal landscape

    • Developing and delivering training programs to company stakeholders to ensure compliance with policies and best practices

  • Other:

    • Assisting with other legal matters, from HR to corporate governance

    • Assisting with commercial and financial operational matters in close partnership with our Sales and Finance teams

    • Speaking with customers to address their questions and concerns

    • Taking on ad hoc projects in other areas across the business

Move at rocket speed, build something massive.

We’re scaling fast, solving real client problems with precision and ambition. Here, you own your impact; full autonomy, no micromanagement, no fluff.

We hire the best, expect the best, and give you the masterclass of your career. It’s hard, it’s intense, and it’s the most rewarding work you’ll ever do. If you’re hungry, driven, and ready to build something massive, climb aboard.

Requirements

  • Qualifications

    • Juris Doctor (JD) degree (or foreign equivalent) from a top law school

    • Admitted to practice law in New York State with good standing, or willing and able to waive in to New York

    • ~2-5 years of legal experience at a top firm involving diverse corporate work

  • Skills

    • Ability to effectively and clearly communicate with customers and other outside parties

    • Strong legal drafting skills

    • Ability to parse and distill complex statutes and regulations

    • Strong researcher–demonstrated ability to reliably and thoroughly source data/information, interpret such information and augment with necessary context, and provide actionable recommendations or guidance to decision makers

    • Highly organized; rigorous attention to detail

    • Sufficient mathematical aptitude and financial literacy to effectively partner with Sales and Finance

  • Mindset

    • Comfortable both owning deadlines with minimal supervision and taking instruction/working in close partnership with others

    • Enthusiastic, can-do approach; excited to work hard at a fast-growing startup

    • Has a startup mindset, strong sense of ownership, and a proper balance of quality and sense of urgency

    • Willingness to work in person at NYC headquarters 4-5 days a week

Why join

Growth and impact. It’s not often that you can get in on the ground floor of a funded (unicorn!) startup that’s scaling. That means that instead of following a playbook, you’ll be helping to write it. Every single day you will be challenged to identify how we can scale and execute on it. You’ll learn what works when you succeed and what doesn’t when you fail. Either way, the rest of the team will be here to support you.

Benefits

  • In addition to the growth and impact you’ll have at EliseAI, we offer competitive salaries along with the following benefits:

  • Equity in the company

  • Fully paid parental leave

  • Commuter benefits

  • 401k benefits

  • Unlimited vacation and paid holidays

We'll cover relocation packages from outside of the Greater NYC metro area - we'll make the move exciting, not painful.

Job Compensation Range:

The salary range for this role is $210,000 - $225,000. EliseAI offers a competitive total rewards package which includes base salary, equity, and a comprehensive benefits & perks package. Exact compensation inclusive of salary and any bonuses is determined based on a number of factors including experience and skill level, location and qualifications which are assessed during the hiring process.

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