Partner​/Chief Legal Officer at Venture-backed, AI-Native Law Firm

Partner / Chief Legal Officer at Venture‑backed, AI‑Native Law Firm

Join Forum Ventures as Partner / Chief Legal Officer and help build the first AI‑native law firm designed for high‑growth startups.

We’re building the legal infrastructure modern startups need — combining intelligent automation with on‑demand legal expertise. Our AI‑native platform eliminates outdated workflows across contract review, compliance, HR legal, SOC 2 readiness, and fundraising, delivering fast, affordable, and risk‑aware legal solutions for startups.

We’re looking for a Chief Legal Officer (CLO) / Partner to co‑lead the legal arm of this venture. This is a foundational role in building a next‑generation legal business that merges cutting‑edge technology with high‑quality legal services for startups.

• Strategic Leadership – Serve as the legal co‑founder and senior advisor on regulatory compliance, UPL boundaries, and risk management.
• Define the legal structure for the hybrid model (tech entity + law firm entity) and oversee multi‑jurisdictional licensing as we scale.
• Help shape the pricing and delivery model for legal services integrated with our SaaS product.
• Develop and maintain a scalable legal review framework using flat‑fee and subscription‑based models.
• Oversee the creation and upkeep of legal templates, compliance content, and jurisdictional updates.
• Implement processes for AI‑assisted legal workflows with human‑in‑the‑loop review for risk‑sensitive matters.
• Ensure the platform and law firm operate within UPL‑safe frameworks and meet ethical and professional standards.
• Build internal policies for client intake, engagement letters, DISCLAIMERS, and document management.
• Collaborate with the product team to embed legal guardrails into the platform.
• Recruit, mentor, and manage a small but high‑performing team of attorneys and legal ops specialists.
• Act as a trusted point of escalation for complex legal matters.
• Build relationships with regulators, legal tech communities, and strategic partners to advance our mission.

• Licensed U.S. Attorney in good standing (multi‑state experience preferred; DE/CA/NY/TX a plus).
• 8+ years of experience in corporate law, venture financing, or startup advisory (Big Law + in‑house experience ideal).
• Deep understanding of startup legal needs: fundraising (SAFEs, convertible notes, equity), employment law, commercial contracts, and compliance.
• Entrepreneurial mindset: comfortable operating in ambiguity, building processes from scratch, and wearing multiple hats.
• Excited by legal innovation, automation, and the future of AI in professional services.
• Strong leadership skills with a track record of managing legal teams or practice groups.

• Ground‑Floor Equity – true partner‑level opportunity with significant ownership.
• Category Creation – be at the forefront of legal tech innovation, building the first AI‑native law firm for startups.
• Massive Market – startups and SMBs spend $25B+ annually on legal services, shifting toward technology‑first solutions.
• Mission‑Driven Team – work alongside founders obsessed with making legal accessible, affordable, and scalable.

• Equity – significant co‑founder‑level equity stake.
• Cash – competitive early‑stage salary structure with meaningful increases tied to fundraising milestones.
• Upside – opportunity to share in law firm profits and platform success.