Legal Counsel @ EliseAI
Required skills
- Juris Doctor
- JD
- New York Bar
- SaaS
- AI
- housing
- healthcare
- commercial contracting
- regulatory compliance
- product-related projects
Nice to have
- top law school
- AI/ML Regulation
Role summary
EliseAI is seeking a Legal Counsel in New York City to support its rapidly growing SaaS company focused on AI innovation in housing and healthcare. Reporting to the Head of Legal, this role involves managing commercial contracting, regulatory compliance, product matters, HR, and corporate governance. The ideal candidate has a JD from a top law school, 2-5 years of experience, strong legal drafting and communication skills, and a startup mindset. This position offers the chance to shape the legal foundation of a mission-driven company.
Improving Access to Housing and Healthcare
Transforming Essential Services with AI-Driven Solutions
EliseAI is seeking a Legal Counsel to join its Legal team and play a pivotal role in supporting all legal matters for a rapidly growing SaaS company at the forefront of AI innovation in housing and healthcare. Reporting to the Head of Legal, this role offers the opportunity to work across a broad spectrum of legal areas, from complex commercial contracting to regulatory compliance and product-related projects.
The Legal Counsel will manage and prioritize a diverse portfolio of projects, balancing speed and precision as needed. Responsibilities include drafting and negotiating customer, partner, and vendor contracts; establishing scalable contracting processes; leading regulatory and compliance initiatives; tracking evolving laws; and delivering training to ensure company-wide compliance. The role also involves supporting HR, corporate governance, and operational matters, as well as engaging directly with customers and cross-functional teams.
Ideal candidates will have a Juris Doctor (JD) from a top law school, admission to practice in New York (or eligibility to waive in), and 2–5 years of legal experience at a leading firm. Strong legal drafting, research, and communication skills are essential, along with the ability to distill complex regulations and partner effectively with Sales and Finance. A startup mindset, sense of ownership, and enthusiasm for fast-paced, high-impact work are key.
This is an opportunity to help shape the legal foundation of a well-funded, mission-driven company, working in person at EliseAI’s New York City headquarters. Join a team committed to building transformative solutions for industries that matter most.
Company Website: https://eliseai.com
