Head of Legal

New York, New York, United States

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Not SpecifiedCompensation

Expert & Leadership (9+ years)Experience Level

Full TimeJob Type

UnknownVisa

Financial Services, Artificial Intelligence, SoftwareIndustries

Requirements

Candidates should have top-tier law firm training, with in-house experience strongly preferred. A working knowledge of financial services and software licensing is necessary, along with experience in complex commercial deals, IP strategy, privacy, and corporate governance. A deep interest in AI, software, and finance, strong communication skills, and a commercially-minded approach are essential. Bonus qualifications include working knowledge of AI governance, data licensing, generative-model IP, and proficiency in SaaS/cloud licensing, open-source, SLAs, and security terms.

Responsibilities

The Head of Legal will own Rogo's entire legal strategy, covering product development, corporate matters, finance, and commercial strategy. This includes leading commercial and vendor contracts, creating playbooks and negotiation standards, and owning internal AI-safety and model-training policies to ensure compliance with industry and regulatory requirements. The role also involves building a defensible patent portfolio, protecting Rogo's rights, managing corporate governance, equity financings, and employment matters, and providing legal guidance on strategic projects. Additionally, the Head of Legal will contribute to brand and thought leadership by positioning Rogo as a benchmark for secure, compliant AI in finance through industry engagement and public-facing content.

Skills

Legal Strategy

Commercial Contracts

Vendor Contracts

MSAs

Data Licensing

AI Compliance

AI Governance

IP Strategy

Privacy

Corporate Governance

Financial Services

Software Licensing

Patent Portfolio

Board Governance

Equity Financings

Cap Table Management

Employment Matters

Strategic Guidance

Brand Management

Thought Leadership

Software

Finance

Communication

Negotiation

Rogo

Generative AI platform for financial institutions

About Rogo

Rogo provides a secure generative AI platform tailored for elite financial institutions, including investment banks, hedge funds, and asset management companies. The platform utilizes advanced large language models to search, analyze, and cite millions of documents, significantly reducing the time spent on manual research. This allows junior team members to focus on more valuable tasks while enabling executives to quickly access critical information. Rogo's business model centers on customizing its AI solutions to meet the specific needs of each client, ensuring that the platform understands the unique language and data of their operations. Revenue is generated through subscription fees and additional services like customization and support. The main goal of Rogo is to enhance productivity and decision-making in financial institutions, helping them save time, improve insights, and automate workflows.

New York City, New YorkHeadquarters

2021Year Founded

$29.2MTotal Funding

SERIES_ACompany Stage

Fintech, AI & Machine LearningIndustries

11-50Employees