General Counsel

Life360 is a Remote First company, which means a remote work environment will be the primary experience for all employees. All positions, unless otherwise specified, can be performed remotely (within the US) regardless of any specified location above. 

Life360 operates a platform for today’s busy families, bringing them closer together by helping them better know, communicate with and protect the people they care about most. The Company’s core offering, the Life360 mobile app, is a market leading app for families, with features that range from communications to driving safety and location sharing. Life360 is based in San Francisco and had more than 48 million monthly active users (MAU) as of December 2022, located in more than 150 countries. Life360 was founded in 2008, went public on the Australian Stock Exchange in 2019, and currently has revenues of $228 million, with core Life360 subscription revenues growing 54% year-to-year. The company is publicly listed on the Australian Stock Exchange (“ASX”) and is an SEC registrant, with plans to dual list US exchange in the near future. Life360 is at an exciting point in its trajectory - reaching positive cashflow in 2023, while maintaining its status as a unique technology growth company.

About the Job

As our General Counsel, you will be an integral part of Life360’s senior management. Reporting to our Chief Financial Officer (CFO), you will be the trusted partner and advisor to many internal and external stakeholders. You will be responsible for the strategic oversight and execution of the legal function which provides a framework for global scale and velocity to key areas of the business. As such, the function should be able to adapt to various growing requirements and be forward-looking to get ahead of foreseeable risks as the legal landscape continues to evolve. 

As a manager of a growing legal team, you are as passionate about people leadership as you are about your craft. The successful candidate will also prioritize building and maintaining strong relationships with both internal and external stakeholders, while demonstrating excellence in communication.

The salary range for this position is $300,000 - $350,000. We take into consideration an individual's background and experience in determining final salary- therefore, base pay offered may vary considerably depending on job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. The compensation package includes a wide range of medical, dental, vision, financial, and other benefits, as well as equity.

What You’ll Do

•  Managing established and talented professionals on the legal team. 
• Responsible for strategically overseeing all legal functions of the company including but not limited to: contracts and contracting processes, litigation and regulatory matters, compliance, vendor negotiations, M&A and related matters, intellectual property maintenance and enforcement, corporate and securities law-related matters as well as company policies related to the same.
• Serve in the capacity of Corporate Secretary and be responsible for drafting resolutions, board minutes and providing corporate governance advice and support. This key leadership role serves as trusted advisor to the executive team and Board of Directors.
• Oversee the company’s compliance with applicable regulations including but not limited to data privacy, consumer protection and security by simultaneously balancing appropriate controls and compliance activities against operational needs.
• Oversee the company’s compliance with securities laws and regulations under both the Australian and US regimes and work with Australian and US attorneys, corporate advisors and the Australian Securities Exchange (ASX). Be prepared to oversee the legal process for a US IPO.
• Provide legal expertise in areas such as software and hardware development, vendor agreements, intellectual property, partnerships and referrals, marketing, and NDAs
• Maintain knowledge of organization’s operations and legal documents
• Remain abreast of legal, compliance and regulatory developments generally and ensure Life360 remains ahead of the curve on addressing stakeholder needs in these areas.
• Assist with HR and other employment matters as they arise as well as advise on existing and new regulatory requirements in the employment context.
• Proactively and strategically manage outside counsel and legal expenses.
• Collaborate closely with business stakeholders to help minimize risk while enabling the company to achieve its strategic objectives.
• Keeps management and the Board of Directors apprised of material developments and matters on a timely basis, exercising sound business and legal judgment.
• Supports and contributes to senior management on all legal aspects of major or sensitive transactions