US General Counsel & Corporate Strategy

Augustus; New York (NY); On-site; USD 200,000 - 300,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation support

Visa support

Apple gear

Lunch benefit

Gym benefit

Office in city center

On-/offsites 4x per year

Development budget

Job summary

Augustus is seeking a Head of Legal - US to own the legal backbone of the company in the United States, including product development, strategy, U.S. board governance and regulatory engagement.

You will report to the Global Chief Legal and Risk Officer and collaborate with Product, Sales, Finance, People and the founders to drive strategic initiatives and manage critical transactions.

Qualifications

• J.D. degree and admission to a US state bar (New York preferred).
• 5+ years of corporate legal experience, split between a leading law firm and at least 2 years in-house at a startup.
• Hands‑on experience with venture financings, equity plans and corporate governance.
• Based in New York or willing to relocate.

Responsibilities

• Advise on product development and sales practices.
• Run M&A, strategic investments and partnerships from diligence to closing.
• Manage board and shareholder meetings, resolutions and consents, bylaws and charter, corporate records.
• Lead financings end to end, from term sheet to closing.

Skills

Legal leadership

Corporate law

Venture financing

Governance

Education

J.D. degree

US state bar admission

Job description

Augustus is seeking a Head of Legal - US to own the legal backbone of the company in the United States, including product development, strategy, U.S. board governance and regulatory engagement.

You will report to the Global Chief Legal and Risk Officer and collaborate with Product, Sales, Finance, People and the founders to drive strategic initiatives and manage critical transactions.