We’re on a mission to help every family leave their legacy with a fast, easy, and secure way to create, manage, and distribute their estate plan online. Since 2017, we’ve helped hundreds of thousands of families plan for their future with a streamlined and intuitive approach that makes estate planning simple, affordable, and accessible. We’re backed by leading names in venture capital including Jackson Square Ventures, Link Ventures, Revolution’s Rise of the Rest, Halogen Ventures, and more.

We are now seeking a talented attorney to join our legal team and help us continue to innovate and deliver exceptional service.

The Associate General Counsel Consumer Privacy, AI & Product role is a critical addition to our legal team and will report to our Chief Financial Officer and work collaboratively with our Head of Legal and in-house Estate Planning attorneys. You will be the in-house expert on consumer privacy law and usage of AI relating to product development, marketing, and advertising, as well as supporting the negotiation of commercial contracts, strategic partnerships, and day-to-day legal operations (our legal intake tool). This role is for someone passionate about technology, privacy, AI, and the law, and who is looking to take ownership of their work and make a significant impact.

About You:

You are an experienced attorney with a strong background in privacy law, AI,, and a keen interest in product development. You are ready to take on the responsibility of owning the privacy domain within the company and are excited about the opportunity to support a dynamic legal function. You are a proactive self-starter, comfortable with both leading initiatives and collaborating across departments. You have a knack for simplifying complex legal concepts and aligning legal strategies with business objectives.

You thrive in fast-paced environments and are adept at managing a diverse workload. You're not just looking for a job; you're looking for a place where you can grow, make a difference, and help shape the future of an innovative company.

About the Role:

With support from the Legal team, you will:

• Lead the company's privacy program, ensuring compliance with relevant laws and regulations, including advice and counseling on artificial intelligence.
• Be the subject matter expert for artificial intelligence at the company and help Trust & Will become the leader in artificial intelligence in estate planning solutions.
• Help operationalize privacy and introduce scalable solutions to improve management of privacy tickets, data records, PIAs, and other privacy projects.
• Identify and mitigate legal risks throughout the product lifecycle, proposing adjustments or alternative solutions, as necessary. 
• Collaborate with our in-house Legal team on estate planning product development that fosters innovation while managing risk.
• Collaborate with our commercial team on privacy and artificial intelligence standards for vendor and customer agreements.

Qualifications

• J.D. from an accredited law school and admission to at least one state bar.
• Minimum of 5-8 years of relevant legal experience, with a strong focus on privacy law.
• Experience in technology or product development within a legal framework.
• Proven track record of managing commercial contracts and strategic partnerships.
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Detail-oriented with strong organizational skills.
• Authorized to work in the US without sponsorship now and in the future.
• This position is available to candidates residing in the following states only: California (CA), Colorado (CO), Florida (FL), Georgia (GA), Idaho (ID), Illinois (IL), Maryland (MD), New Jersey (NJ), New York (NY), North Carolina (NC), Pennsylvania (PA), Texas (TX), Vermont (VT)

Bonus Points for: 

• Experience working in a tech company and/or high-growth startup

Employee Benefits & Perks:

• Compensation: Salary + Equity
• • Our salary range for this position is $150,000 - $175,000, in addition to compensation, we also include an employee equity package as a component of our offer along with other benefits and perks outlined below. 
• PTO
• • Flexible time off that you are encouraged to use
  • Generous paid company holidays and breaks throughout the year 
  • Monthly friends & family day
  • Paid time off to volunteer in your community
• Health and Wellness Benefits
• • Fantastic health benefits including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, and generous parental leave 
  • Financial wellness benefits (Equity & tax advisory support, savings options, and employee-sponsored 401k)
  • Guest speakers & reimbursement for learning opportunities
• Extra
• • Flexible work schedule + hours
  • Family-friendly work environment. We support the complexity of a remote world with the needs of families.
  • Optional company-sponsored events and travel throughout the year
  • $500 Work from home stipend + Apple accessories

About Trust & Will: 

• We are a remote-first company, giving our employees the flexibility they need to work in an environment that best suits their needs. Our hiring process is also conducted virtually unless otherwise noted. We are a company that was founded in San Diego, CA, and offer a collaborative co-working space that is available for you to use if you'd like but not required. #LI-Remote
• We are proud to be a certified B Corporation, using business as a force for good. We are committed to building a healthy, sustainable, and engaging working environment for all employees, their families, and communities. We publish an annual impact report to outline our positive contributions to our world and set an example for all employers.
• Trust & Will's mission is to help every family leave their legacy through affordable, accessible estate planning. That starts with the people we hire and the ways in which we support the development of their unique talents and capabilities. We are committed to prioritizing ways to make our company and industry more inclusive. This means we must be revolutionary in the way we value diversity to revolutionize our business sector. At Trust & Will, everyone has a seat at the table and space to be their authentic selves because only in a company that is inclusive and diverse can we truly stand in our members' shoes.