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Head of Legal

Niantic SpatialSan Francisco, CALegal
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Salary
$270K - $340K USD
Job type
Full-time
Work mode
Remote
Posted
25 Aug 2026
Status
Open · checked 8d ago

About this role

Role Overview

Niantic Spatial is seeking a Head of Legal to join the team in San Francisco, California, with a hybrid work model requiring at least four days per week in the office. This foundational position serves as the primary legal advisor to executive leadership, building and scaling the legal department from the ground up.

Key Responsibilities

Serve as the primary legal partner to executive leadership by providing practical, risk-balanced guidance on strategic and business matters.
Own the negotiation and execution of complex enterprise customer, partner, supplier, reseller, technology, licensing, and data agreements.
Manage corporate governance, Board support, corporate records, and act as the legal lead on financing transactions and corporate initiatives.
Advise on privacy, AI governance, intellectual property, export controls, data licensing, and emerging regulatory requirements.
Establish the legal operating model, including systems, templates, outside counsel management, and scalable legal operations.
Respond to third-party disputes, drive litigation strategy, and provide risk assessments to the C-suite.

Requirements

Possess a J.D. from an accredited law school and maintain active membership in the California Bar, or have the ability to register as in-house counsel in California.
Bring eight or more years of combined law firm and in-house legal experience, featuring meaningful exposure to high-growth technology companies.
Demonstrate significant experience negotiating complex enterprise technology and commercial agreements, including software licensing, SaaS, AI, data, and technology transactions.
Show a proven ability to independently manage a broad range of legal matters using sound business judgment without relying heavily on outside counsel for routine issues.
Possess strong knowledge of intellectual property, privacy, and regulatory frameworks relevant to AI and technology businesses.
Exhibit excellent communication skills with the ability to influence stakeholders across all levels of the organization, including executives and the Board.

Nice to Have

Experience supporting AI, machine learning, robotics, geospatial, cloud infrastructure, or developer platform companies.
Background in government contracting, public sector procurement, or defense customers.
Familiarity with global privacy laws, AI governance frameworks, and international commercial transactions.
Prior experience building or leading a legal function within a startup or scaling technology company.

Skills and Tools

Corporate governance and Board support
Commercial contract negotiation and enterprise agreements
Intellectual property, trademark, and patent portfolio management
Privacy and AI compliance frameworks
Legal operations and outside counsel management

Salary and Benefits

The expected annual salary range for this position is $270,000 to $340,000. Total compensation also includes an annual bonus, equity, and a comprehensive benefits package featuring medical, dental, and vision coverage, alongside a 401(k) plan.

About the Company

Niantic Spatial builds physical artificial intelligence powered by a proprietary database of over 30 billion posed images. The company provides reconstruction and Visual Positioning System technology to customers across robotics, the public sector, and energy and industrial markets, addressing the 80 percent of economic activity that happens beyond screens.

How to Apply

Interested candidates should visit the official Niantic Spatial careers page to submit an application and review the applicant privacy notice.

Questions candidates ask

What is the location and work model for the Head of Legal?

The role is based in the San Francisco, California office and requires working from the office a minimum of four days per week.

What is the salary range for this position?

The expected salary range is $270,000 to $340,000 per year, plus an annual bonus, equity, and comprehensive benefits.

What experience is required for the Head of Legal role?

Candidates must have a J.D. from an accredited law school, active membership in the California Bar or eligibility to register as in-house counsel in California, and eight or more years of combined law firm and in-house legal experience.

Who does the Head of Legal report to?

The position reports directly to the CEO or the President and COO.

What are the primary responsibilities of the role?

Responsibilities include serving as the primary legal partner, leading commercial contracting, managing corporate governance and compliance, building the legal function, and handling legal disputes.

Ready to apply?

The application is on the official Niantic Spatial careers page.

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