Head of Legal

Back to jobs Head of Legal Salt Lake City, Utah, United States Apply Company Founded in 2018 by CPAs, tax attorneys, and software developers, TaxBit is creating an entirely new category to enable widespread compliant adoption of digital assets for the global economy. TaxBit’s Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) platform streamlines and automates customers’ tax reporting and accounting activities for digital assets.  Trusted by leading crypto, tech, and traditional enterprises, Big 4 accounting firms, and government agencies (including the IRS), TaxBit solves compliance challenges at scale amidst an ever-evolving regulatory landscape. TaxBit is backed by leading Silicon Valley VCs with teams located in New York City, San Francisco, Seattle, Salt Lake City, and Washington, D.C. Opportunity for Impact TaxBit is seeking a strategic and hands-on legal leader to serve as our Head of Legal. This role will be instrumental in scaling and leading all aspects of legal operations, commercial contracting, and risk management. The Head of Legal will serve as a key advisor to company leadership, own the customer and vendor contracting process end-to-end, and manage our legal and compliance workflows as we scale. This is a unique opportunity to build the legal function at a fast-paced, mission-driven company with global reach in the digital asset space. The ideal candidate is proactive, solutions-oriented, and thrives in an environment where legal, financial, and strategic decisions intersect. Role and Responsibilities Own and manage all customer and vendor contracting, including drafting, reviewing, negotiating, and executing agreements Serve as the primary internal legal resource for commercial, corporate, compliance, and employment matters Manage external counsel assisting with litigation that may arise Design, improve, and implement scalable legal operations processes and systems to support a high-growth SaaS business Collaborate cross-functionally with sales, finance, HR, product, and leadership to align legal strategy with business goals Support international expansion efforts by advising on entity formation, compliance, and risk management across multiple jurisdictions Manage external counsel relationships globally, including oversight of legal budgets and ensuring consistent quality of service Monitor and advise on evolving legal and regulatory developments, particularly in SaaS, data privacy, and tax compliance Support corporate governance, board matters, equity administration, and international subsidiary compliance Professional Qualifications JD from an accredited law school and active bar membership (Utah bar or eligible for in-house practice) 7+ years of relevant legal experience, with a strong background in SaaS contracts and corporate legal work Experience managing the full contract lifecycle, including customer MSAs, DPAs, NDAs, Order Forms, and vendor agreements Demonstrated ability to build legal functions or work autonomously in high-growth environments Familiarity with legal tech tools and CLM systems a plus Personal Characteristics Team-oriented, self-starter, and able to help our business problem-solve and anticipate potential unknowns Ability to identify and distill complex topics; clearly communicate practical, risk-based solutions with a range of stakeholders—from risk, to sales, to external partners, enterprises, and executives—in addition to internal support teams Passionate about building efficient, compliant systems to support business innovation Quick study that thrives in a fast-paced team environment with changing priorities that occasionally compete Excellent execution and planning skills with attention to detail as well as strong organizational, prioritization, and communication skills The base salary range for this role is $190,000-$260,000. Certain roles may be eligible for incentive compensation, equity, and benefits. Actual compensation will vary depending on various job-related factors, including, but not limited to location, experience, level, and job qualifications. Benefits & Perks Competitive cash compensation (based on experience) Equity (RSUs) Competitive benefits package A modern 401(k) plan that includes access to crypto, financial wellness benefits, low fees and more  Hybrid working model: 3 days in-office, 2 days WFH/flexible Monday team lunches, snacks and drinks  Discretionary Time Off - enjoy the flexibility to rest, refuel, and recharge  Paid parental leave to bond with your child  Fertility Benefit  Autonomous work and flexibility in how work is performed TaxBit in the News  Corp Press Forbes America's Best Startup Employers Deloitte Top 10 Fast 500 Award Forbes FinTech 50 Recent Product Announcements TaxBit Announces AI Enabled Rules Engine for Crypto Accounting TaxBit Launches DAC7 Compliance Solution for Digital Marketplaces TaxBit Introduces The First Enterprise-Grade Legal Entity Support Solution for Digital Assets TaxBit Launches Innovative CESOP Reporting Solution for Digital Assets TB Thought-Leadership Pieces  Fortune - Future of Finance NASDAQ - How Regulation and Technology Are Bridging the Gap Between Tradfi and Crypto Future of Finance Roundtable Event (Video) Coindesk - The Tax Implications of Sam Bankman-Fried’s Conviction Fox Business - AI tools streamlining accounting workflows and opening capacity for innovation Bloomberg Tax - Is Anyone Paying State Taxes on Bitcoin and NFTs? (Podcast) Alliance/ Partner Announcements IRS Taps TaxBit to Audit Bulk Crypto Transactions EY to Collaborate With TaxBit on Digital Asset Tax Reporting TaxBit and KPMG LLP Announce Alliance to Assist Digital Asset Companies Amid Market and Regulatory Uncertainty Deloitte and TaxBit Form Alliance to Meet Exponential Market Demand for Digital Asset Disclaimers By submitting an application for this role, you certify that the information contained in the application is correct to the best of your knowledge. You understand that to falsify information is  grounds for refusing to hire you, or for discharge should you be hired.  Employment with the Company is at will unless otherwise stated in a written agreement signed by the CEO of the Company.  This means that either the Company or the employee can terminate the employment at any time and for any reason, with or without notice.     Apply for this job * indicates a required field First Name * Last Name * Preferred First Name Email * Phone Resume/CV Attach Attach Dropbox Google Drive Enter manually Enter manually Accepted file types: pdf, doc, docx, txt, rtf Cover Letter Attach Attach Dropbox Google Drive Enter manually Enter manually Accepted file types: pdf, doc, docx, txt, rtf LinkedIn Profile Website Due to the nature of this position's role related to the Federal government, Federal law only permits individuals with sole US citizenship to be considered for this position. 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