Legal Counsel

Overview

Join to apply for the Legal Counsel role at Ketryx . This is a flexible-availability role (full-time or part-time) with remote-first work and in-office collaboration as needed. Location: Greater Boston Area, Massachusetts. Compensation: competitive base plus equity options. At Ketryx, we\'re building the AI platform that helps medical-device and pharmaceutical teams release life-saving products in weeks rather than years, while staying compliant. Our technology reduces compliance paperwork, supporting safe innovation. In two years we serve 25 million patients, power three of the world’s top five MedTech companies, and serve a quarter of the Fortune 500 MedTech market — backed by Lightspeed and founded by industry leaders. Life sciences is just the beginning; we aim to extend to automotive, aerospace, energy—any sector where safety is non-negotiable. Join us to help build the AI engine for safe innovation everywhere.
Do not pass up this chance, apply quickly if your experience and skills match what is in the following description.
The Role

Ketryx is hiring its first Legal Counsel to build and scale our legal function from the ground up. This is a unique opportunity to be the founding legal expert at one of Boston\'s fastest-growing B2B startups. You\'ll work closely with our leadership team, providing strategic legal guidance that supports rapid growth while navigating the complexities of the life sciences and technology sectors. If you\'re excited by designing a legal framework that enables innovation rather than hindering it, we want to talk to you.

About You

You are a pragmatic, business-minded lawyer who thrives in a fast-paced environment. You are comfortable being a generalist, advising on a broad range of legal matters, from commercial contracts and intellectual property to data privacy and regulatory compliance. You have a passion for technology and a deep understanding of how legal strategy can accelerate—not obstruct—business goals. As a builder, you are driven to create scalable processes and systems that will support Ketryx as we expand into new markets and product lines.

Responsibilities

• Commercial Contracts: Draft, review, and negotiate a wide range of commercial agreements, including SaaS, vendor, partnership, and non-disclosure agreements.
• Corporate Governance & Fundraising: Advise on corporate legal matters, including board governance, equity matters, and future fundraising rounds.
• Intellectual Property (IP): Develop and manage the company’s IP strategy, including trademarks, patents, and copyright, to protect our core technology and assets.
• Regulatory & Compliance: Ensure compliance with global data privacy laws (e.g., GDPR, CCPA) and other regulations relevant to the MedTech and SaaS industries.
• Risk Management: Identify and mitigate legal risks across the organization, providing proactive counsel to leadership and cross-functional teams.
• Legal Operations: Build and maintain scalable legal processes, including contract management systems, to improve efficiency and support business growth.
• External Counsel Management: Manage relationships with and serve as the primary point of contact for outside legal counsel on specialized matters.

Qualifications

• Legal Expertise: Juris Doctor (JD) degree and an active member of the Massachusetts bar.
• In-House or Startup Experience: 5+ years of relevant legal experience, with a preference for in-house experience at a high-growth SaaS, MedTech, or Life Science company.
• SaaS Acumen: Strong working knowledge of legal issues specific to the SaaS business model, including licensing, data security, and service level agreements.
• Regulatory Knowledge: Familiarity with FDA regulations, HIPAA, and other compliance frameworks relevant to medical devices and life sciences.
• Hands-on Operator: The ability to be a department of one and handle a wide variety of legal challenges with autonomy and sound judgment.
• Strategic & Collaborative: A trusted partner to all levels of the organization, capable of translating complex legal issues into clear, actionable business advice.

What We Offer

• Competitive compensation
• Generous stock options possible
• Work in an exciting field with a positive impact on the world
• Opportunity to learn and grow as part of a global team
• Hybrid work model (mix of work from home and office is possible)
• Generous PTO for full-time

Ketryx is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, ancestry, color, family or medical care leave, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, national origin, physical or mental disability, political affiliation, protected veteran status, race, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by applicable laws, regulations and ordinances.

Ketryx is saving and improving lives by making medical software safe and reliable. We empower software teams building medical applications to create safe, secure, and compliant products used by patients and providers worldwide. We believe that, by automating much of the documentation and quality processes, teams will be able to produce safer and more innovative medical software faster. We are at the forefront of helping teams incorporate AI/ML into medical software, and we need you to help.

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