General Counsel

Eko is an innovative e-commerce startup dedicated to empowering brands to create, display, and optimize their video assets across digital platforms.

With two years of refining our technology alongside esteemed clients such as Walmart, Lego and Mattel, Eko has earned trust for delivering exceptional product visuals that enhance the e-commerce journey and drive sales.

As we embark on our next phase of expansion, we are seeking visionary leaders who thrive in dynamic, "figure-it-out-as-we-go" environments and are eager to grow with us.

As you know, timing is everything. You’ll be at the center of business decisions, product development, and strategic growth, playing a direct role in shaping how we operate and scale. From managing complex commercial agreements and advising on product compliance, to handling day-to-day legal matters and working closely with leadership—this is a highly hands-on role with real impact. If you're a pragmatic legal thinker who thrives in fast-paced environments and wants to help build the future of interactive commerce, Eko is the place for you.

About the role:

We are seeking a dynamic and experienced General Counsel to join our team. As the company's senior legal advisor, you will be responsible for setting and leading the legal strategy across all aspects of our business. This is a critical role that combines hands-on legal work with strategic counsel to executive leadership.

What you will do:

Commercial Contracts

• Draft, review, and negotiate a wide variety of commercial agreements, including SaaS, vendor, partnership, procurement, and NDAs, with a primary focus on U.S.-based contracts
• Serve as the lead on commercial legal matters for U.S. operations, ensuring compliance with applicable federal and state regulations
• Develop and maintain scalable contract templates, playbooks, and approval workflows to support the company’s business needs across jurisdictions
  
  

Employment & Labor

• Provide legal guidance on employment and labor law matters in the U.S., including hiring, performance management, terminations, compensation, employee classification, and workplace policies
• Advise on global employment issues in coordination with local counsel, ensuring alignment with local laws and company values
• Partner closely with the HR team to support employee relations, internal investigations, and workplace compliance initiatives across the organization
  
  

Corporate Governance

• Advise the Board and executive team on governance best practices
• Draft, review, and maintain corporate records and board resolutions
• Manage shareholder matters and company secretarial obligations
  
  

Regulatory & Compliance

• Ensure the company complies with applicable laws and regulations across multiple jurisdictions
• Oversee data privacy policies and regulatory risk assessments (e.g. GDPR, HIPAA, etc.)
  
  

Intellectual Property

• Manage IP strategy including trademarks, copyrights, patents, and licensing
• Coordinate with external counsel on IP registration and protection
  
  

Risk Management & Litigation

• Identify legal risks and implement proactive mitigation strategies
• Manage litigation, disputes, and relationships with outside counsel as needed
  
  

Our ideal candidate will have:

• Law degree and active license to practice in a relevant jurisdiction
• 8+ years of experience, including both law firm and in-house roles (startup or tech company preferred)
• Demonstrate expertise across multiple legal areas, including [Commercial Contracts, Employment Law, Data Privacy, etc.]
• Proven ability to work independently and manage legal matters from strategy to execution.
• Strong business acumen, excellent communication, and cross-functional collaboration skills
• Fluent in English (native or near-native level). Additional languages are a plus
  
  

Nice to Have:

• Experience in a fast-growing global tech/startup environment.
• Familiarity with public company readiness or M&A activity.
• Understanding of legal operations and the use of legal tech tools.
  
  

Why Join Us?

• Be part of something groundbreaking. This is an unparalleled opportunity to build the finance function for a cutting-edge robotics studio at the forefront of innovation.
• Hyper-growth environment. You’ll play a pivotal role in shaping a company that is scaling at an exceptional pace.
• Leadership impact. Work directly with top executives to shape finance strategies that drive organizational success and attract top-tier suppliers, ensuring long-term growth and operational excellence.
  
  

Benefits:

• Stock option plan
• Hybrid model
• Dog friendly
• Fitness training
  
  

At eko, we're hiring people, not just skills. If you possess some of the qualities we're looking for but not all, and still feel you're a great fit, we encourage you to apply. At eko, we believe in a creative approach to everything, no matter what role we’re in. We believe in meaningful choice, both at work and in life, and know our workplace only gets better when people can bring their whole selves to the office. We have offices in NYC, TLV, and an AI-powered Robotic studio in Bentonville. We’re software developers and spray paint artists, poets and producers, fantasy sports fans and financial whizzes, chess-heads and UXperts, pop culture nerds and product managers, data wizards and yoga instructors. We’re passionate about art, entertainment, technology and everything in between. It’s our unique mix of talents and passions that puts us at the forefront of interactive video. We have as many stories as we do people, and we can’t wait to hear yours.