Counsel

About Prepared

Emergency centers, vital to our society, are often constrained by technology that dates back to the landline era. This presents a stark contrast to our current smartphone-centric, socially connected world. At Prepared, we bridge this gap with cutting-edge technology that harnesses the power of Artificial Intelligence to revolutionize how emergency calls are handled. Our innovative technology is providing a suite of tools that significantly boost the capabilities of 911 dispatch centers and first responders. With our solutions implemented in over 800 cities across 48 states, we're positively impacting the lives of approximately 75 million people.

Backed by $27 million in Series B funding led by Andreessen Horowitz, we're scaling rapidly to become a core component of emergency calls nationwide, driving the future of emergency response toward a safer, more agile system.

Joining the Prepared team means more than just a new role. It's a chance to be at the forefront of impactful tech that significantly improves public safety and touches lives across the globe. At Prepared, you're not just part of a team; you're a key player in a larger mission to foster a safer, more interconnected world.

Position Overview

Prepared is seeking a mission-driven, high-agency Counsel to join as the company’s first full-time legal hire, reporting directly to our VP of Strategy & General Counsel. In this foundational role, you’ll take ownership of our legal operations, support commercial growth, and help reduce legal risk across labor, compliance, data privacy, and contracting. This is a rare opportunity for a big-law trained attorney to transition into a high-impact, in-house role at a fast-scaling AI startup with a public mission: improving the nation’s 911 infrastructure. You’ll work closely with cross-functional teams, bring clarity to complex legal questions, and shape the future of Prepared’s legal function from the ground up.

Key Responsibilities

• Own day-to-day legal operations across the business: from contract management and compliance to cross-functional policy development.
• Lead commercial contract reviews, negotiations, and approvals—including customer, vendor, and partnership agreements.
• Partner with Sales and GTM teams to negotiate terms and develop playbooks that unlock speed while preserving legal integrity.
• Identify and close legal and regulatory gaps related to employment law, state filings, data privacy, and emerging AI regulations.
• Serve as a responsive resource to internal teams and a strategic partner to leadership across Legal, People, Product, and Engineering.
• Support and improve organizational legal hygiene—reducing “legal debt” through documentation, systems, and structure.
  
  

What Make You a Great Fit

• You are a licensed attorney (member of the California state bar, or another state) with 5+ years of legal experience.
• You bring at least 3 years of experience at an AmLaw 100 firm or a similarly high-caliber legal environment, where you developed strong training in legal analysis, communication, and execution.
• You have subject matter knowledge in labor & employment, California data privacy laws, and commercial contracting.
• You’ve supported fast-paced teams and are confident building structure where little exists.
• You’re motivated by solving complex problems with creativity and collaboration—especially when the outcome drives mission-aligned impact.
• You translate legal complexity into clear, actionable solutions—and partner across teams to move quickly while staying grounded in empathy and sound judgment.
  
  

Bonus (optional)

• Experience working with or advising startups
• Experience working in, or with, public safety
  
  

Pay Transparency

The base compensation for this role is approximately $160,000–210,000 per year. You are also eligible for employee benefits, company equity grants, participation in Prepared’s unlimited vacation program.

Benefits

Remote-First Culture

Medical, Dental, and Vision Benefits

401k + Free Financial Advisors with Betterment

Monthly Cell Phone Stipend

Unlimited Time Off + 15 Observed Holidays

12 Weeks of Paid Parental Leave (birthing + non-birthing parents)

Visit a PSAP (911 Center)

WeWork Membership for All Employees

Annual Company Offsite

AI Tools like ChatGPT + NotionAI

$500 Work from Home Budget

Want to learn more about Prepared? Check out the links below.

• Prepared, which wants to ‘revolutionize’ emergency 911 calls, raises $27M
• NBC Today Show | 911 callers can now share video of emergencies with dispatchers
• The Verge | iPhones will soon be able to stream live video on 911 calls
  
  

At Prepared, we are committed to building a safer and more connected world, and we believe that fostering diversity, equity, and inclusion is essential to achieving this mission. We are a proud equal opportunity employer and do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, disability, age, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic. We actively seek to create an inclusive environment where diverse perspectives are valued and everyone has the opportunity to contribute meaningfully to our mission of improving public safety and emergency response for all communities.