Who we are?  
Typeface is on a mission to help everyone express their unique imagination. We believe technology is a creative partner that empowers any company to tell their unique stories faster and easier than ever before. Generative AI platforms represent a major breakthrough to create content at tremendous speed and scale. For enterprises to successfully leverage their potential, they need to include their unique voice and style and ensure responsible AI practices. We unite content velocity with brand personalization and safety, so that every company can achieve its creative potential. We are looking for passionate individuals who want to help build a fast-growing GenAI company from the ground up.  

Why join us? 

• Bleeding edge technology: We explore uncharted territory at the intersection of art and science. We strive to revolutionize content, amplifying human creativity with cutting-edge AI in a safe and responsible way.  
• Best-in-class product: We built the leading enterprise-grade generative AI solution, so any business, from startups to Fortune 500 companies, can 10x personalized content at scale. Typeface combines the best-in-class AI platforms across the board with our own brand-personalized AI model to hyper-personalize content at scale with a responsible AI approach. 
• World-class team: Founded by the former CPO & CTO of Adobe, Abhay Parasnis, and a highly experienced team with a proven track record of building revolutionary, long-lasting AI, SaaS, and media technologists that are completely focused on customer impact.  
• Top-tier Investors: Backed by top-tier venture capital firms: Lightspeed Venture Partners, Salesforce Ventures, GV (Google Ventures), Madrona, Menlo Ventures, and M12 (Microsoft’s Venture Fund). Check out our Series B announcement. 
• Rapid customer traction: Overwhelming demand from Fortune 500 companies and popular digital-native brands from every industry. 
• Awards & recognition: Honored to be a winner of 10+ industry awards for our unique approach to enterprise GenAI, including Fast Company’s “Top 5 Next Big Things in Tech” and Adweek’s AI Company of the Year. 
   

As our first Legal hire, you will serve as the foundational member of our Legal team. You will take ownership of a broad range of legal responsibilities, from contract negotiation and M&A to intellectual property protection and employment law matters. This is a highly entrepreneurial role where you will have the chance to build processes and frameworks that will scale with the company.

Responsibilities

·       Contract Negotiation & Management: Draft, review, and negotiate various commercial agreements, including customer contracts, vendor agreements, NDAs, partnership agreements, and licensing contracts.

·       Employment Law: Advise on employee relations matters, including labor law compliance, workplace policies, employee contracts, and dispute resolution.

·       Risk Management & Compliance: Develop and implement strategies for risk mitigation, ensuring compliance with relevant laws and industry regulations (e.g., data privacy, consumer protection, anti-bribery laws).

·       Intellectual Property: Manage the company's intellectual property portfolio, including trademarks, patents, and copyrights, and advise on IP strategy.

·       M&A Support: Provide legal support for potential mergers, acquisitions, and fundraising activities.

·       Building Legal Infrastructure: Establish legal processes, systems, and frameworks that can scale with the company as it grows, ensuring that legal needs are met efficiently and cost-effectively.

·       Collaboration with External Counsel: Manage relationships with external legal advisors, ensuring that the company receives high-quality legal support in areas outside of your expertise.

Requirements:

• Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited law school.
• Admission to the state bar and in good standing.
• At least 5+ years of legal experience, including in technology (in-house experience is preferred).
• Experience handling a broad array of legal matters, including but not limited to commercial agreements, employment and HR, intellectual property issues, corporate governance, M&A, litigation, and compliance.
• Strong understanding of contract law and commercial transactions.
• Excellent negotiation, drafting, and analytical skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Strong communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Detail-oriented with the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously

Base salary: $160,000-$240,000

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance coverage for all employees
• Competitive salary and equity compensation
• Flexible PTO
• Parental Leave
• Hybrid schedule with company provided lunch when in office
• Opportunities for professional growth and development
• Work with a fast-growing startup and be a part of an exciting journey

Equality Opportunity Statement

Typeface is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status.

Diversity & Inclusion Statement

At Typeface, we embrace everyone and believe that diversity and inclusion are essential to our success. We are committed to creating a workplace that is welcoming and inclusive for all employees, regardless of their background or identity. We value diversity in all its forms and strive to cultivate a culture where all employees can bring their best selves to work.