Head of Legal
$210k - $270k USD
Partiful's mission is to cultivate friendships through social events.
We believe parties (and other social events) are the most effective way to meet new people and make friends. Our product helps you throw incredible events, starting with memorable party pages that make it easy to plan & communicate with guests — download the app to see how it works!
We're building new ways to streamline planning, connect meaningfully in the real world, and make connections between friends-of-friends. Our ultimate vision is to power everything you do in-person with your friends, eliminating the friction of bringing your most memorable experiences to life. You can read more about our mission in The Washington Post, The New York Times, The Wall Street Journal, The Atlantic, Wirecutter, and USA Today. Partiful was named Google’s Best App of 2024, a Finalist for Apple’s App Store Awards, and Apple’s App of the Day (awarded 4x). In 2025, we were named one of TIME's 100 Most Influential Companies, one of Fast Company's Most Innovative Companies, and named to Inc. Magazine's Best in Business List.
Our company is backed by top-tier investors including Andreessen Horowitz and Google Ventures, and advised by the founders of some of the most successful consumer social products ever made.
The Role
We’re looking for a Head of Legal to build and own the legal function end-to-end. You’ll be a strategic partner to the CEO and leadership team, while also rolling up your sleeves to handle the day-to-day legal work of a high-growth consumer company.
You’ll set the legal foundation that allows the company to move fast and responsibly.
In this role, you will:
Own all legal matters across the company, including product, commercial, corporate, and regulatory work, collaborating closely with company leadership and external counsel where needed
Advise leadership on corporate governance matters, maintain proper corporate records, and ensure adherence to legal and regulatory requirements
Translate legal complexity into clear, practical guidance for non-legal teammates
Develop processes to scale your work, ensuring appropriate legal coverage with lean operations
Draft, review, and negotiate contracts, including vendor and partnership agreements, ensuring terms that protect the company’s interests
Identify, assess, and mitigate legal and compliance risks across the company, working closely with Product Engineering, Marketing, and Community teams
Develop and oversee privacy policies and procedures to ensure compliance with data protection regulations across various jurisdictions (e.g., GDPR, CCPA), working closely with external counsel as needed
Support new product launches, features, and monetization models (payments, refunds, chargebacks, promotions, contests, marketing/influencer/brand deals, etc.)
Manage intellectual property strategy and protection, including patents, trademarks, and copyrights, working closely with our external counsel
Oversee employment law matters and ensure compliance with labor regulations and policies, working closely with our external counsel
Collaborate with and manage external legal advisors for specialized legal issues as needed
Ensure compliance with relevant financial and tax regulations
Identify and proactively manage legal and regulatory risk as the company scales
Own incident response for legal issues (complaints, disputes, demand letters, etc.)
Build smart, startup-friendly compliance processes (not bureaucracy)
Support the CEO in fundraising activities, including helping to manage investor relations
You're likely a good fit if:
You have a JD from an accredited law school; (CPA, CFA, or MBA a plus but not required)
You’ve been admitted to practice law in New York
You have 8-12 years of experience in a legal role, with a mix of top law firm experience and in-house experience at a venture-backed startup
You have demonstrated experience in corporate law, contract negotiation, intellectual property, and regulatory compliance
You're pragmatic, business-minded, and able to balance risk with speed
You know when to handle matters in-house vs. outsource
You pride yourself on excellent attention to detail alongside high throughput
You have strong written and verbal communication skills
You're excited to operate in ambiguity and build from scratch
What we offer:
401(k) with up to 6% matching
Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance for you and all your dependents (FSAs and HSA plans available)
Free OneMedical membership, telehealth, and virtual mental health services
Commuter benefits & contributions towards ClassPass and Citibike memberships
Unlimited vacation (minimum 3 weeks required)
Quarterly stipend to plan your own party and dogfood the product
Quarterly travel benefit & semiannual team off-sites
Get invited to exclusive parties 🎉
In the "Additional Information" section of your application, please include a note on what's got you excited about Partiful! The salary range for this role is $210k - $270k plus equity; the specific offer package will be based on years of experience. Please note this is an in-person role with 3 days a week in person at our office in Brooklyn, New York.
We're an equal-opportunity employer and strongly encourage applicants from traditionally underrepresented backgrounds to apply. We're proud to be a diverse team, and actively work to bring new perspectives to the table.