Principal Counsel at Higgsfieldai in Los Angeles, CA

ABOUT HIGGSFIELD Higgsfield AI is the leading video AI company redefining synthetic media on socials. The company is entering its next stage of scale with $200M+ run-rate sales in just 9 months after launch, alongside a fresh $130M Series A. ROLE OVERVIEW We are hiring an Associate General Counsel to support the company during a period of hypergrowth. This role reports directly to the General Counsel and will operate as a broad legal and business partner across the organization. This is a highly cross-functional role spanning commercial, product, employment, operational, privacy, compliance, and strategic legal matters. The ideal candidate is business-minded, highly adaptable, execution-oriented, and excited to help build legal infrastructure from the ground up in a fast-moving AI company. This role is hybrid and based in the San Francisco Bay Area (preferred) or Los Angeles. KEY RESPONSIBILITIES - Serve as a trusted legal partner across Product, GTM, Operations, HR, Finance, and leadership teams. - Support a broad range of commercial matters, including customer agreements, vendor contracts, partnership agreements, and operational legal requests. - Provide practical legal guidance related to product, privacy, AI, intellectual property, marketing, employment, and regulatory matters. - Help build scalable legal processes, templates, workflows, and internal policies to support rapid company growth. - Partner cross-functionally to identify legal and operational risks and provide business-friendly solutions. - Assist with corporate governance, compliance initiatives, and other strategic company projects as needed. - Stay current on legal and regulatory developments relevant to AI and technology companies. - Contribute to urgent and evolving business priorities outside of core subject-matter expertise. KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND QUALIFICATIONS - Strong generalist legal background with the ability to operate across multiple areas of law. - Experience supporting high-growth technology or startup environments. - Practical judgment and the ability to balance legal risk with business objectives. - Strong drafting, negotiation, and communication skills. - Low-ego, highly collaborative, and willing to roll up sleeves on projects both large and small. - Comfortable operating in a fast-paced, demanding, and evolving environment with colleagues across time zones. - Ability to work independently and manage multiple competing priorities simultaneously. - J.D. and active membership in at least one state bar with ability to practice in-house in California. - 6+ years of legal experience strongly preferred. - Preferred: experience with technology, AI, SaaS, privacy, commercial contracting, employment, or regulatory matters in an in-house environment. Compensation & Benefits We offer a competitive and thoughtfully structured compensation package designed to align with impact and growth. Base Salary: The anticipated salary range for this role is $200,000 - $220,000 , depending on experience, skills, and location. In addition to cash compensation, we offer equity and a benefits package to support you both professionally and personally. Higgsfield AI is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to building a diverse and inclusive team and do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic.