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Ketryx · 1 week ago

Legal Counsel

Ketryx is building an AI platform for the medical-device and pharmaceutical sectors, aiming to streamline compliance and innovation. They are seeking a Legal Counsel to establish their legal function, providing strategic guidance on various legal matters to support rapid growth in the life sciences and technology sectors.

Artificial Intelligence (AI)Business Process Automation (BPA)ComplianceSaaSSoftware

Responsibilities

Commercial Contracts: Draft, review, and negotiate a wide range of commercial agreements, including SaaS, vendor, partnership, and non-disclosure agreements
Corporate Governance & Fundraising: Advise on corporate legal matters, including board governance, equity matters, and future fundraising rounds
Intellectual Property (IP): Develop and manage the company’s IP strategy, including trademarks, patents, and copyright, to protect our core technology and assets
Regulatory & Compliance: Ensure compliance with global data privacy laws (e.g., GDPR, CCPA) and other regulations relevant to the MedTech and SaaS industries
Risk Management: Identify and mitigate legal risks across the organization, providing proactive counsel to leadership and cross-functional teams
Legal Operations: Build and maintain scalable legal processes, including contract management systems, to improve efficiency and support business growth
External Counsel Management: Manage relationships with and serve as the primary point of contact for outside legal counsel on specialized matters

Qualification

Legal ExpertiseIn-House ExperienceSaaS AcumenRegulatory KnowledgeIntellectual PropertyData PrivacyStrategic & CollaborativeHands-on Operator

Required

Juris Doctor (JD) degree and an active member of the Massachusetts bar
5+ years of relevant legal experience, with a preference for in-house experience at a high-growth SaaS, MedTech, or Life Science company
Strong working knowledge of legal issues specific to the SaaS business model, including licensing, data security, and service level agreements
Familiarity with FDA regulations, HIPAA, and other compliance frameworks relevant to medical devices and life sciences
The ability to be a 'department of one' and handle a wide variety of legal challenges with autonomy and sound judgment
A trusted partner to all levels of the organization, capable of translating complex legal issues into clear, actionable business advice

Benefits

Competitive compensation
Generous stock options possible
Work in an exciting field with a positive impact on the world
Opportunity to learn and grow as part of a global team
Generous PTO for full-time

Company

Ketryx

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Ketryx is an AI‑driven compliance platform that automates documentation tasks and workflows for regulated product teams.

Funding

Current Stage
Growth Stage
Total Funding
$57.05M
Key Investors
Transformation CapitalLightspeed Venture Partners
2025-09-04Series B· $39M
2023-12-05Series A· $14M
2022-06-29Seed· $2M

Leadership Team

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Erez Kaminski
CEO & Founder
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Jan Pöschko
CTO & Founder
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