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Tulip Interfaces · 3 days ago

Head of Legal

Somerville, MA

Full-time

Hybrid

Director/Executive

$195K/yr - $250K/yr

8+ years exp

Tulip is a leader in AI-native frontline operations, helping companies enhance their workforce efficiency through innovative solutions. They are seeking a highly experienced General Counsel to lead their legal function, manage global legal risk, and align legal strategy with business objectives.

AnalyticsEnterprise ApplicationsManufacturingProductivity ToolsSoftware

Responsibilities

Serve as the primary legal advisor to the CEO, CFO, COO, and executive team, influencing strategic decisions and long-term planning

Proactively identify, assess, and mitigate legal, regulatory, and operational risks across all jurisdictions where the company operates

Oversee corporate governance, including board matters, entity management, equity programs, and documentation for complex financing or strategic transactions

Design, implement, and maintain a comprehensive global compliance framework covering corporate, data privacy, security, and industry-specific requirements

Act as the primary legal partner to the Quality organization, ensuring compliance across Quality Management Systems (QMS), controlled documentation, and requirements such as GxP, ISO, and CFR

Lead regulatory certification and attestation programs (e.g., SOC 2, FedRAMP), partnering with Security, IT, and Operations to ensure readiness and ongoing compliance

Oversee global privacy compliance (GDPR, CCPA, etc.), including PIAs, data processing frameworks, and regulatory filings

Lead and negotiate complex B2B SaaS commercial agreements including MSAs, DPAs, SLAs, partnership and reseller agreements, and strategic vendor contracts

Guide all partnership, alliance, and ecosystem agreements end-to-end—from deal structure and negotiation through compliance, risk management, and ongoing governance—to enable scalable enterprise growth

Provide legal leadership on pricing, packaging, channel strategy, and high-risk or high-value customer engagements

Oversee the company’s global IP protection, including patents, trademarks, trade secrets, copyright strategy, and defense

Advise Product and Engineering on product compliance, licensing, open-source use, AI safety/ethics considerations, and regulatory impacts on platform roadmaps

Support security programs, incident response, and data protection controls from a legal and regulatory perspective

Own the legal budget, outside counsel strategy, and relationships across labor, immigration, litigation, corporate, and specialized practices

Guide international expansion, advising on employment law, entity setup, regulatory requirements, and cross-border operations

Build the foundation for a scalable legal function, including processes, tooling, documentation standards, and future team design

Qualification

Legal experienceCorporate governanceData protection frameworksB2B SaaS agreementsJuris Doctor (JD)JudgmentNegotiation skillsProject managementCommunication skillsIntegrityDetail-oriented

Required

8+ years of progressive legal experience, with at least 3 years in a senior in-house counsel role, preferably at a high-growth SaaS or technology company

Experience leading the legal function through periods of high-growth and scaling within an enterprise B2B SaaS environment. This includes building scalable legal processes and internal controls

Deep expertise in structuring, drafting, and negotiating complex B2B enterprise subscription, licensing, and partnership agreements

Thorough understanding of and direct experience with key global data protection frameworks, including HIPAA, HITECH, GDPR, CCPA, and data security issues

Strong foundation in corporate governance, compliance, and experience with strategic transactions

A Juris Doctor (JD) degree from an accredited law school is required

Must be licensed to practice law and in good standing in at least one U.S. state

Highly collaborative and able to organize and manage projects across multiple teams (Sales, Finance, Operations). Must be a quick-learning self-starter with the executive presence to work with minimal supervision

Demonstrated history of sound judgment, unimpeachable integrity, and the ability to evaluate risks and options fairly in ambiguous situations

Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, able to simplify complex legal issues for business colleagues with varying levels of legal knowledge

Proven ability to convey strong and prompt communication while consistently adapting and prioritizing in a fast-paced environment

Tactful, detail-oriented, and possessing strong internal and external negotiating skills

Benefits

Company equity

Competitive benefits package including Health, Dental, Vision, Short-term Disability, Long-term Disability, Life Insurance, AD&D Insurance, Flexible Spending Account (FSA), Commuter Benefits, Parental Leave, and 401(K)

Flexible work schedule and unlimited vacation policy

Virtual company events and happy hours

Fitness subsidies

An inclusive, dog-friendly office with diverse and inspiring colleagues