Head of Legal

Who We Are
Faye is the first-ever digital, consumer-centric travel insurance for Americans with a product redefining travel coverage and care, taking it from a forgettable add-on to a must-have advantage that enhances the entire trip experience. Faye's whole-trip protection, coupled with its proprietary technology, enables 24/7 immediate assistance, claims processing and reimbursements anywhere in the world, setting a new standard and over-delivering in an industry synonymous with doing the opposite.

Life at Faye
At Faye, every day is a journey. Whether you're building the next generation of travel products, coding new solutions, or helping travelers navigate the unexpected, your work here has a real impact on real people. Our team is as diverse as the destinations our travelers explore–made up of 62% women, 50% parents, and a few office pets. Since launching in 2022, we've accomplished what others in the travel insurance industry only dream of–and we're just getting started. At Faye, we believe in growing together, having fun along the way, and making every day count.

As we expand, we're looking for a sharp, business-minded, and solutions-oriented Head of Legal to join our team. This role is ideal for someone eager to take a hands-on approach to providing strategic legal guidance, supporting cross-functional initiatives, and helping shape the legal foundations of a high-growth company. We're looking for a proactive, detail-driven legal expert who can negotiate and draft agreements, mitigate risk, and partner closely with teams across the company to support smart, scalable growth.

Responsibilities:

• Build scalable legal processes: You'll develop and implement clear legal processes and procedures within the company, ensuring efficient and compliant operations as Faye scales.
• Build Scalable Legal Operations: Develop a "Legal Roadmap" and Contract Playbook to transform the legal department into a proactive business partner.
• Draft and review key contracts: You'll ensure all agreements, from partnerships to customer terms, are clear, protect Faye's interests, and comply with regulations.
• Safeguard Faye's insurance compliance: You'll be the expert on insurance regulations and keeping Faye on the right track.
• Build a compliance knowledge center: You'll transform compliance from a static guidebook to a dynamic resource, keeping Faye up-to-date on all relevant regulations.
• Partner with legal experts: For complex areas like intellectual property, litigation, and specific regulations, you'll work with external law firms to ensure Faye is protected.
• Be a source of knowledge: You'll provide practical, business-oriented legal advice and recommendations to internal stakeholders across all departments to promote business initiatives and manage legal risks.

Requirements:

• JD or equivalent (e.g., LLB) and a current license to practice law in Israel. A license to practice in the US is an advantage.
• Minimum of 8 years of combined legal experience. This includes work with a leading commercial law firm, demonstrating a strong legal foundation and expertise in handling complex matters, and serving as a legal authority within a high-tech company, showcasing hands-on skills in a fast-paced environment.
• Extensive work experience with the US market is a must.
• Experience working in a heavily regulated industry in the US, with a focus on insurance or finance highly preferred.
• Proven track record working effectively with cross-functional teams, including Sales, Product, and R&D.
• In-depth understanding of technology-related laws and regulations, including data privacy, open-source licensing, and intellectual property (IP).
• Ability to advise and support HR and Finance teams on Israeli and US labor law matters, corporate governance, and employee stock ownership plans (ESOPs).
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to simplify complex legal concepts for non-lawyer audiences.
• Strategic thinker and a self-starter with a hands-on approach, comfortable handling both tactical and strategic legal tasks.
• Highly organized, resourceful, collaborative and results-oriented individual with a business acumen.
• Native English (written and spoken) is essential.