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Verbit.ai · 2 hours ago

General Manager, Legal

Verbit.ai is seeking a seasoned General Manager for their Legal Tech Business Unit, responsible for scaling legal-tech businesses and driving transformational growth. This role involves owning the P&L, leading go-to-market strategies, and building cross-functional teams to position Verbit at the forefront of AI innovation in the legal space.

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Responsibilities

Define and execute a long-term strategy for the Legal Tech Business Unit, grounded in legal operations insights and emerging trends
Leverage industry thought-leadership- hosting webinars, speaking at events, and publishing on legal-tech transformation
Partner with Product to design, develop, and launch AI-powered solutions aligned with the long-term strategy
Own the Business Unit’s financial health- revenue, margins, and overall profitability
Collaborate with the CRO to architect differentiated sales models, pricing strategies, and market entry execution
Cultivate and maintain senior relationships with law firms
Utilize data and analytics to monitor performance, uncover opportunities, and drive accountability
Lead continuous improvement across customer success functions
Build and coach a high-performing team across Sales, Product, Marketing, and Operations
Foster a culture rooted in client obsession, innovation, accountability, and cross-functional teamwork
Establish operational KPIs and institute transparent performance tracking and review rhythms
Represent the Legal tech business in executive forums, board updates, and industry conferences
Coordinate with Marketing, Product, and Operations to ensure competitive positioning and cohesive messaging
Report progress, risks, and outcomes to the CEO and executive team

Qualification

P&L stewardshipLegal operations expertiseAI-driven solutionsSaaS experienceLeadership experienceAnalytical mindsetTeam buildingThought leadershipCommunication skills

Required

8+ years in leadership roles within legal tech, SaaS or technology-enabled legal services- with documented success selling to law firms
Proven P&L stewardship scaling high-growth business lines and driving revenue acceleration
Deep domain expertise in legal operations, contract tech, AI-driven solutions, and regulatory landscapes
Track record of innovation: launching legal tech labs, AI pilots, and strategic partnerships
Thought leadership and ecosystem engagement: active speaker, network convener, with strong industry connections
Exceptional leadership and communication: capable of inspiring teams, influencing senior legal buyers, and managing cross-functional collaboration
Analytical mindset with a bias for data-driven decision-making and operational discipline

Preferred

JD preferred; MBA or equivalent business experience also valued
Startup or high-growth environment experience is a strong plus

Benefits

Competitive compensation
Equity
Performance incentives

Company

Verbit.ai

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Verbit delivers AI transcription and captioning products to the global brands who depend on speed, accuracy, and insights.

Funding

Current Stage
Late Stage
Total Funding
$569M
Key Investors
Third Point VenturesSapphire VenturesSilicon Valley Bank
2024-05-03Secondary Market
2021-11-23Series E· $150M
2021-11-23Secondary Market· $100M

Leadership Team

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Yair Amsterdam
Chief Executive Officer & Board Member
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