Job Description

ABOUT RETOOL

Nearly every company in the world runs on custom software: Gartner estimates that up to 50% of all code is written for internal use. This is the operational software for refunding orders, underwriting loans, onboarding employees, analyzing transactions, and providing customer support. But most companies dont have adequate resources to properly invest in these tools, leading to a lot of old and clunky internal software or, even worse, users still stuck in manual and spreadsheet flows. At Retool, were on a mission to bring good software to everyone. Were building a new type of development platform that combines the benefits of traditional software development with a draganddrop UI editor and AI, making it dramatically faster to build internal tools. We believe that the future of software development lies in abstracting away the tedious and repetitive tasks developers waste time on, while creating reusable components that act as a force multiplier for future developers and projects. The result is not just productivity, but good software by default. And thats a mission worth striving for. Today, our customers span from small startups building their first operational tools to Fortune 500 companies building missioncritical apps for thousands of users across their business. Interested in joining us? Let us know!

About The Role

As our VP, Legal (Head of Legal), you will be a key member of the executive leadership team, owning our legal strategy, compliance framework, and risk management function. Youll partner across the company (including with the CEO, COO, CFO, product, operations, and engineering teams) to ensure our business is built on a strong legal foundation. You will lead the legal & compliance team, establish scalable processes, and serve as a trusted advisor on highstakes decisions.

In This Role, Youll

• Develop and execute the companys legal strategy: manage corporate governance, board relationships, equity and debt transactions, intellectual property, and major commercial agreements.
• Oversee legal operations: lead internal legal team and external counsel, ensure contract management systems are robust, etc.
• Build and scale compliance and risk frameworks: exportable policies for privacy/data protection (e.g., GDPR, CCPA), export controls, export licensing, employment law, regulatory matters, AI governance/policy, and global operations.
• Partner with product and engineering: craft clear legal guardrails around product development, data usage, AI/ML initiatives, vendor relationships, thirdparty integrations and licensing.
• Serve as a key advisor on business growth initiatives: support fundraising, M&A, joint ventures, strategic partnerships, and overseas expansion.
• Interface with investors, the board of directors, and senior leadership: ensure accurate disclosures, assist with investor relations, and present legal viewpoints in highlevel forums.
• Build, mentor and lead a highperforming legal team: hire businessfacing legal professionals, define career paths, set performance metrics, and instill best practices.
• Maintain a strong control and ethical environment: ensure company compliance with applicable laws and regulations, monitor evolving legal/regulatory landscape, conduct investigations when necessary, and foster a culture of integrity.

The Skillset Youll Bring

• You are a seasoned legal executive with experience, including significant inhouse leadership exposure and oversight of commercial, corporate, and regulatory matters.
• Youve operated in highgrowth, scaling companies (ideally in tech/SaaS) and understand what changes when you move from 500 to 1000+ people.
• You are both strategic and operational: you can shape multiyear legal strategy and you can roll up your sleeves to negotiate the details of a complex contract or lead a compliance investigation.
• You are an excellent communicator: you distill complex legal concepts into clear, actionable insights for business partners with diverse backgrounds.
• You thrive in ambiguity: you can prioritize, set direction and deliver as the business inevitably changes.
• You have a businessfirst mindset: you view legal as a strategic enabler, not a barrier.
• Preferred: experience with SaaS/tech companies, global operations, fundraising (equity, debt), M&A, and managing regulatory risk (privacy, cybersecurity, data, export controls).

WHY JOIN US?

• Youll be joining at a pivotal moment of scale: your contributions will shape the legal and risk DNA of the company for years to come.
• Youll work with a team that values transparency, ownership and crossfunctional collaboration.
• Competitive compensation, equity package, great benefits (medical/dental/vision + 401(k)), generous time off, flexible working model.
• Hybrid working model, based in San Francisco with flexibility for remote days.

For candidates based in the United States, the pay range(s) for this role is listed below and represents base salary range for noncommissionable roles or ontarget earnings (OTE) for commissionable roles. This salary range may be inclusive of several career levels at Retool and will be narrowed during the interview process based on a number of factors such as (but not limited to), scope and responsibilities, the candidates experience and qualifications, and location. Additional compensation in the form(s) of equity and/or commission are dependent on the position offered. Retool provides a comprehensive benefit plan, including medical, dental, vision, and 401(k). Pay and benefits are subject to change at any time, consistent with the terms of any applicable compensation or benefit plans.

The base pay range for this role is $279,800 $378,600 per year.

Retool is currently set up to employ all roles in the US and specific roles in the UK and Mexico. To find roles that can be employed in the UK and Mexico, please refer to our careers page and review the indicated locations.

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