Full-Time

Lead Counsel

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Captions

Captions

51-200 employees

Video captioning and translation services

Consumer Software
Entertainment

Senior

New York, NY, USA

Requires in-person presence at NYC HQ located in Union Square.

Category
Legal
Intellectual Property (IP)
Legal & Compliance
Requirements
  • Juris Doctor (JD) degree from an accredited law school and active membership in good standing with at least one state bar, including NY.
  • 5+ years of legal experience, including experience at both a major law firm and an in-house role at a startup or high-growth technology company.
  • Demonstrated experience managing legal operations, including intellectual property (IP) management, privacy and data protection, regulatory compliance, employment law, and contract negotiation and management.
  • Strong understanding of privacy laws and regulations, including but not limited to GDPR and SOC II.
  • Proven ability to navigate a complex regulatory landscape and provide strategic legal guidance in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
  • Experience working with multiple stakeholders, including finance, HR, and executive leadership teams.
  • Excellent communication and negotiation skills, with a track record of building effective relationships with external law firms and internal teams.
  • Ability to streamline legal processes to enhance operational efficiency and reduce legal costs.
  • Strong problem-solving skills, with a proactive approach to identifying and mitigating legal risks.
  • Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities in a rapidly scaling environment.
Responsibilities
  • Lead and oversee all legal operations for Captions, ensuring alignment with business objectives and minimizing legal and regulatory risks.
  • Manage relationships with external law firms to ensure consistent communication and coordination among all legal partners.
  • Protect and manage the company's intellectual property (IP) portfolio, including trademarks, copyrights, and patents.
  • Oversee privacy and data protection initiatives, ensuring the company’s policies and practices comply with applicable laws and regulations, such as GDPR.
  • Monitor and ensure compliance with all applicable laws and regulations, proactively addressing potential regulatory changes and their impact on the business.
  • Draft, review, and negotiate contracts with customers, vendors, and other third parties to ensure legal compliance and protect the company's interests.
  • Support the HR team in managing employment law matters, including employee contracts, immigration, and other related legal issues.
  • Manage and maintain corporate legal documentation, including board resolutions, minutes, and other governance documents.
  • Identify and mitigate potential legal risks across all areas of the business, developing strategies to address emerging risks as the company scales.
  • Collaborate with internal stakeholders (e.g., Finance, HR, CEO, COO) to align legal strategies with broader business goals.

Captions.ai enhances video content by providing captioning and translation services tailored for content creators, social media influencers, marketing agencies, and businesses. Their main offerings include automatic subtitle generation, translation of captions into 28 languages, and video compression to improve performance. These tools simplify the video production process, allowing users to produce professional-quality videos with ease and reach a wider audience. Captions.ai differentiates itself from competitors through its freemium model, offering basic services for free while charging for advanced features, which helps attract a large user base and convert free users into paying customers. The company's goal is to make high-quality video content creation accessible to everyone, supported by recent funding to expand their services and market reach.

Company Stage

Series C

Total Funding

$82.7M

Headquarters

New York City, New York

Founded

2021

Growth & Insights
Headcount

6 month growth

4%

1 year growth

-23%

2 year growth

-10%
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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • Captions secured $60 million in Series C funding, indicating strong investor confidence.
  • The acquisition of AlpacaML enhances Captions' creative tools with AI rendering capabilities.
  • Expansion to web and desktop platforms increases accessibility and user engagement.

What critics are saying

  • Increased competition from startups like Beeble AI could challenge Captions' market position.
  • Integration challenges from AlpacaML acquisition may delay product enhancements.
  • Rapid expansion may stretch resources, potentially affecting service quality.

What makes Captions unique

  • Captions offers AI-powered video editing with automatic subtitle generation and language dubbing.
  • The platform supports video compression for optimized performance and accessibility.
  • Captions uses a freemium model to attract a wide user base and convert to paid plans.

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Benefits

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

401(k) Retirement Plan

401(k) Company Match

Commuter Benefits

Wellness Program

Unlimited Paid Time Off

Flexible Work Hours