General Counsel

About the role

Lupa is seeking its first in-house General Counsel to build the legal function from the ground up. The successful candidate will own commercial contracts, regulatory compliance, and corporate governance as the company scales internationally. This role requires a pragmatic leader to partner with product and engineering teams to support rapid growth in the AI-driven veterinary health space.

Responsibilities

• Build the legal function from scratch and own all commercial contracts and regulatory compliance.
• Negotiate enterprise SaaS contracts, partner deals, and vendor agreements.
• Lead data privacy and security compliance across UK GDPR, EU GDPR, and US state privacy laws.
• Navigate the regulatory landscape for AI-powered clinical tools in veterinary and healthcare markets.
• Support the board and leadership on corporate governance, equity matters, and fundraising processes.
• Manage international employment law and oversee the company's IP strategy.
• Partner with Product and Engineering to ensure compliant deployment of AI features.

Required skills

• Commercial contracts
• SaaS law
• Data privacy
• UK GDPR
• EU GDPR
• Corporate governance
• Employment law
• IP strategy

Nice to have

• US bar admission
• AI regulatory frameworks
• Health tech law
• Fundraising support

Qualifications

• Qualified solicitor or barrister with English and Welsh qualification
• Experience in technology, SaaS, or digital health law
• Background at a top-tier law firm

About the Company

Lupa is an AI-native operating system for veterinary practices and pet parents, providing a single platform for scheduling, clinical documentation, and AI-driven care guidance. The company is a top 100 European AI startup with 70 employees, 2.5M+ pets on the platform, and $25M in funding.