At BioRender, we’re on a mission to accelerate the world’s ability to learn, discover, and communicate science — transforming how knowledge is shared and making science open, collaborative, and easily understandable by all.

We’re shaping the future of science communication and are looking for talented individuals to help bring this vision to life! 🚀

About the Role

We’re looking for a Head of Legal to build BioRender’s legal function as a strategic partner to our leadership, product, and go-to-market teams. This role will oversee all aspects of legal while playing a critical role in shaping our approach to AI, intellectual property, and product innovation. As an individual contributor, you’ll operate at the intersection of law, technology, and business—bringing clear, pragmatic guidance to complex and evolving challenges.

What you’ll be doing

Serve as a trusted strategic partner to leadership, Product, and GTM teams on legal, regulatory, and business decisions—particularly related to AI, IP, and copyright
Develop BioRender pov on copyright and IP issues related to AI image generation and use in scientific publishing
Own and oversee all aspects of the legal function, building scalable processes and frameworks
Develop and implement an AI-forward approach to legal operations, leveraging technology to improve efficiency, insight, and impact
Oversee wide range of commercial agreements, including AI SaaS contracts and other technology-related agreements

What you bring to the table

A law degree from an accredited law school
Admitted to practice law and in good standing in at least one jurisdiction and able to practice in California or New York
In-house experience as product counsel at a SaaS or technology company; experience with AI-driven products is a strong plus
Exceptional judgment, communication skills, and the ability to simplify complex legal concepts for cross-functional teams
A builder mindset with comfort operating as a solo legal leader in a fast-paced, high-growth environment

Why join us?

We are mission-driven: we work collaboratively towards our shared vision of improving scientific communication and accelerating scientific discovery. BioRender figures have appeared in more than 54,000 publications!
BioRender is loved by millions! We have a world-class NPS and a community of loyal fans and users in 200+ countries!
Our company is backed by top investors and accelerators like Y Combinator, and we are on a growth trajectory comparable to many top-performing SaaS companies
We’re remote-first with team members across Canada and the U.S., offering you the flexibility to work from anywhere.

BioRender is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status. By submitting this application, you consent to the processing of your personal data by BioRender in accordance with GDPR and our Privacy Policy.