Chief Legal Officer

Company Overview

Lif3away is an innovative technology startup that is disrupting the mid- to long-term rental industry.

Our cutting-edge platform primarily aims to improve the cross-country rental experience for both landlords and tenants, across the globe.

We are seeking a highly experienced and motivated Chief Legal Officer to join our executive team. This role is critical to driving operational excellence and positioning the company for scalable growth.

Attention:

For this role, Lif3away offers only equity compensation, salary will be added following the current successful fundraising phase, as well as growth opportunities, career advancement and performance-based bonuses.

If the initial compensation conditions do not meet your expectations, please do not apply.

If you are a motivated, results-oriented professional looking for a challenging and rewarding opportunity, we invite you to apply.

Role Overview

The Chief Legal Officer will play a pivotal role in shaping the legal strategy of the company, ensuring compliance with laws and regulations across multiple jurisdictions and supporting the executive team in key decision-making processes. The CLO will oversee all legal aspects of the business, from intellectual property management to risk mitigation, contracts and corporate governance.

The ideal candidate will have a strong legal background, extensive experience in the technology field and a track record of working with high-growth startups.

Key Responsibilities:

Legal strategy & Compliance

• Develop and implement legal strategies that align with the company's goals and international expansion.
• Ensure compliance with local, national and international laws and regulations across all markets.
• Provide counsel on corporate governance, regulatory issues and business strategies.

Risk management

• Identify, assess and mitigate legal risks related to operations, partnerships and business activities.
• Oversee litigation, disputes and regulatory investigations, ensuring proper resolution while minimizing risk.
• Establish and maintain internal policies to ensure legal compliance.

Contract management

• Draft, review and negotiate complex contracts, including partnership agreements, vendor contracts and customer agreements.
• Ensure all contracts align with the company’s strategic objectives and minimize legal exposure.

Intellectual property & Data privacy

• Manage intellectual property filings, including trademarks and patents, to protect the company’s innovations and brand.
• Oversee data privacy compliance (e.g., CCPA) and ensure that the company handles data responsibly.

Corporate governance

• Serve as the key legal advisor on all major business transactions, including acquisitions, mergers and strategic partnerships.
• Support the board of directors in fulfilling its governance responsibilities, including shareholder communications and compliance matters.

Strategic partnerships

• Lead the legal due diligence process for potential partnerships and joint ventures.
• Provide legal support for new business initiatives and strategic growth plans.

Required skills & Qualifications:

• Membership in at least one U.S. state bar is required.
• Minimum of 10 years of legal experience, with at least 5 years in a leadership role. Experience working in the technology is highly preferred.
• Proven ability to lead legal teams and work cross-functionally with executives in a fast-paced startup environment.
• Deep understanding of global legal frameworks, data privacy and intellectual property law.
• Strong experience in identifying, mitigating and managing legal risks.
• Ability to align legal strategies with the company’s business goals.
• Expertise in drafting, reviewing and negotiating complex contracts and agreements.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to present complex legal issues to stakeholders clearly and effectively.
• Familiarity with legal technology tools and platforms to streamline legal processes.

Key Performance Indicators (KPIs):

• Track the company’s adherence to global legal and regulatory requirements, ensuring 100% compliance.
• Reduction in legal risks, incidents, and litigation cases.
• Improvement in contract processing times and accuracy.
• Successful filing and management of trademarks, patents and other intellectual property.
• Ensure full compliance with data privacy regulations and reduce incidents of non-compliance.
• Control and optimize legal expenses, including external counsel and litigation costs.
• Lead successful legal due diligence and partnership agreements that support the company’s growth and scalability.
• Effective oversight of governance processes and alignment with shareholder interests.

Lif3away is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.