About this role
Lawyers with genuine conviction that voice is the most consequential interface with artificial intelligence will thrive at Deepgram, where the legal team operates at the frontier of the voice economy. This corporate counsel will report directly to the General Counsel and own the corporate function during a period of rapid expansion and market adoption. The role requires building the legal infrastructure for a company scaling globally, managing financings, mergers and acquisitions, and preparing the organization for eventual public markets.
The daily work involves directing corporate governance, shaping international subsidiary structures, and partnering with finance and people teams on employee equity and cap table management. Success in this position requires an AI-first mindset, where advanced tools are actively integrated into daily workflows to handle complex regulatory developments and transactional work without unnecessary friction.
What you will do
- Direct corporate governance by building the systems and habits that help the company move with clarity and confidence.
- Drive the legal roadmap for IPO readiness, including compliance frameworks and future SEC reporting structures.
- Prepare for, structure, and execute corporate financings that support the organization's growth ambitions.
- Lead legal work for mergers and acquisitions from initial conversation through integration.
- Partner with finance and people teams on employee equity, compensation programs, cap tables, and secondary transactions.
- Design legal and business processes to enable global scaling with international subsidiaries.
What you need
- Hold a Juris Doctor from a United States accredited law school.
- Bring seven to fifteen years, or more, of legal practice experience gained in-house, at a law firm, or a combination of both.
- Demonstrate strength in working with private, venture-backed companies on high growth trajectories, including IPO readiness.
- Possess fluency in core areas such as financings, M&A, governance, board matters, employee equity, and international structures.
- Provide clear and actionable advice while managing the grey areas inherent in corporate law.
- Demonstrate exceptional writing skills that are precise, plain, and compelling.
Nice to have
- Experience taking a company public as an in-house lawyer
- Hands-on experience with corporate and legal issues in the artificial intelligence space
Benefits
- Offers Equity
- Offers Bonus
- 10% Annual Performance Bonus
Questions candidates ask
What is the remote work policy for this role?
This position is listed as USA - Remote.
What is the compensation package?
The salary range is $250K to $300K, and the position includes equity offers, bonus offers, and a 10% annual performance bonus.
How does the team view artificial intelligence tools?
Every team member is expected to actively use and experiment with advanced artificial intelligence tools and integrate them into everyday work. Change is rapid, and consistent use of the latest capabilities is key to success.
Who will this person report to?
You will report directly to the General Counsel and help establish a legal function that scales with the company.