Karat is transforming organizations around the world. We provide a powerful system for technical leaders at companies like PayPal, Atlassian, and Citi who want to take control of how they hire top engineers, elevate their teams and contractors, and stay ahead. At the core of Karat’s system are live, expert-led interviews, analytics designed to give leaders maximum visibility, and the most robust interview performance dataset in the world.
Our Legal team is dedicated to supporting Karat’s people, solving complex problems with both a business and a legal mindset, and serving as a strategic partner to leaders and teams across a dynamic organization. We embrace innovation, creative thinking, and teamwork in our mission to empower Karat’s successes.
What you will doAs Head of Legal at Karat, you will serve as a strategic advisor and partner to the Leadership Team on matters including Data Privacy, Product, AI Governance, Corporate Governance, and Commercial Law. You'll lead and develop the Legal and Information Security (InfoSec) teams, integrating these functions across the company to provide premier support, counsel, and risk management.
- Serve as a key stakeholder in company direction, strategizing and counseling on the risks and opportunities of proposed actions; devise practical solutions that meet cross-organizational business objectives while protecting core legal interests.
- Oversee legal services delivery to accomplish company goals and strategies; implement effective risk management techniques and provide proactive, business-minded advice on emerging legal issues.
- Lead Karat's privacy program, assisting in development, implementation, and ongoing maintenance as we expand into new territories, product lines, and AI-driven solutions.
- Provide guidance to R&D teams throughout the product development lifecycle to minimize legal risk, respect consumer privacy, and advance business goals.
- Own corporate governance efforts, maintaining training programs, policies, and Code of Conduct for all employees; drive awareness on privacy and security issues with programs that help stakeholders proactively address data protection challenges.
- Partner with Commercial Counsel to negotiate enterprise-level customer agreements that support Karat's sales cycles and capacity; collaborate with People and Delivery teams on employment and contractor matters.
- Lead and develop the Legal and InfoSec teams, building complementary skill sets and fostering an inclusive environment where diverse perspectives drive better outcomes; champion Karat's mission to provide efficient, effective, and equitable interview experiences.
- J.D. degree from an accredited law school and active bar admission in at least one U.S. state
- 10+ years of legal experience, with significant in-house experience; focus on product law, data privacy, or technology law strongly preferred
- Demonstrated leadership experience managing Legal teams and driving cross-functional collaboration
- Excellent business judgment and ability to balance risk-reward, providing pragmatic, solution-oriented advice that protects core legal interests while enabling business growth
- Exceptional communication skills, with the ability to clearly articulate legal issues to diverse audiences (including non-legal business partners and executives)
- Experience building or scaling legal operations in a growth-stage technology company (100-500 employees)
- Deep expertise in privacy program development and implementation, particularly in the context of expanding into new territories or product lines
- Background in HR technology, talent assessment platforms, or workforce solutions preferred
- Experience with AI governance and emerging technology legal frameworks
- Track record of building diverse, inclusive teams and championing equitable practices
This position is only available to candidates residing in the following U.S. states: CA, CT, Washington, D.C., FL, GA, IL, KS, MA, MD, MO, NC, NV, NY, OR, PA, RI, SC, TX, VA, and WA. While our team operates 100% remotely, we are currently limiting hiring to these specific locations. Applications from other states will not be considered at this time.
Immigration sponsorship is not available.Benefits of joining Karat in the United StatesAll U.S.-based offers include a competitive salary in local currency and Karat-granted stock options. We’re proud of our additional offerings, and highlight some of our team’s favorites below.
Benefits / Wellness:Benefits are available for all full-time, U.S. employees
- Employer-sponsored healthcare (100% premium coverage for employees and 75% premium coverage for eligible dependents)
- Medical (Regence PPO and HDHP available)
- HSA employer contribution for those enrolled in the HDHP medical plan
- Dental and Vision (Guardian)
- Medical (Regence PPO and HDHP available)
- 100% employer-paid Short-Term Disability, Long-Term Disability, and Standard Life Insurance
- Optional Life Insurance available
- Flexible Savings Account (Healthcare)
- 401(k) match of 4%
U.S. Time Off Policies
- Vacation: flexible policy for salaried employees and three (3) work weeks available for hourly employees per year
- Wellness (Sick & Mental Health): three (3) work weeks available per year
- Karat ‘No Questions Asked’ Leave: one (1) work week per calendar year
- Other: Bereavement, Jury Duty, LOA, etc. available as-needed
U.S. Parental Leave: 24 weeks
- 16 weeks: full-out, full pay
- 8 weeks: “Karat Phase-Back” 20 hours per week, full pay
U.S. Holidays
- U.S. Holiday Schedule available here: 10 days
- Karat Summer Break: 5 days - July
- Karat Winter Break: 5 days - December
U.S. Compensation Varies by Geographic Location
At Karat, salary ranges for each U.S.-based position are determined by the employee's work location. We structure our compensation into geographic tiers based on market data and regional economic factors.
Please refer to our geographic classification document to view which tier applies to your location. If your area isn't included in our classification system, please connect with your Recruiter for specific details. These geographic classifications may be adjusted periodically.
By applying for a position, you consent to the processing of your personal data in accordance with Karat’s Employee and Contractor Privacy Notice found here.
Statement of InclusivityIn keeping with our beliefs and goals, no employee or applicant will face discrimination or harassment based on: race, color, ancestry, national origin, religion, age, gender, marital/domestic partner status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability status, or veteran status. Above and beyond discrimination and harassment based on “protected categories,” we also strive to prevent other subtler forms of inappropriate behavior (i.e., stereotyping) from ever gaining a foothold in our office. Whether blatant or hidden, barriers to success have no place at Karat.
We value a diverse workforce: people of color, womxn, and LGBTQIA+ individuals are strongly encouraged to apply.
If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please let us know at [email protected].
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What We Do
The status quo for technical interviewing doesn’t meet the needs of candidates or hiring companies. Haphazard interview experiences, subjective evaluations, and lack of capacity and expertise mean too many companies miss their hiring goals and miss out on great software engineers. At Karat, it's our mission to create better outcomes for companies and candidates by making every interview predictive, fair, and enjoyable.
Karat conducts first-round technical interviews on behalf of companies including Indeed, Atlassian, Intuit, Peloton, The New York Times and Wayfair. We do this through a community of Interview Engineers who are equipped with Karat's interviewing platform, battle-tested questions, and data-informed best practices.
The result is highly predictive and fair interviews at scale that candidates truly enjoy. Karat has amassed the largest and most robust dataset of structured interview intelligence to produce never-before-seen hiring analytics.
As the world continues to transition to virtual work, and the fairness of hiring practices in the tech industry come under greater scrutiny, Karat is uniquely positioned to be a valuable, strategic partner as companies transition to 100% remote hiring.
Why Work With Us
Karat is dedicated to unlocking life changing opportunities to create fairness and equity through technology. Our human centered approach to redefining the technical interview has created an incredible mission driven culture.
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