Vice President, People

San Mateo, CA (Hybrid)

About Eve Eve is redefining legal technology for plaintiff law firms, and we're building the team that will take us there. We help firms handle more cases, recover more for clients, and grow with AI that works across every stage of a case, from intake through resolution. The next generation of great plaintiff firms will be AI-Native, and Eve is how they get there. But what makes Eve different isn't just the product. It's how we build it. If you're someone who takes ownership, stays curious, and wants to build AI that's already changing how law is practiced, this is where you belong.

Product-market fit: Eve is trusted by over 1000+ law firms, and we're growing fast. Backed by top investors: We've raised over $160M from world-class partners including Spark Capital, Andreessen Horowitz(A16z), Menlo Ventures, and Lightspeed. Built by a world-class team: Engineers, designers, and operators from places like Scale, Meta, Airbnb, Cruise, Square, Rubrik, and Lyft are building Eve from the ground up. AI-Native from day one: We're on the bleeding edge of AI, collaborating directly with teams at OpenAI and Anthropic to build best-in-class AI workflows tailored for legal work. Explosive growth: We are growing 2X revenue Quarter over Quarter.

What You'll Do:

Build and provide guidance to the People function by overseeing talent acquisition, career development, succession planning, retention, training, leadership development, compensation and benefits globally

Function as a strategic business advisor to executive and senior management regarding key organizational and management issues

Develop and implement comprehensive People strategy that effectively communicates and supports the company's mission and strategic vision that is scalable domestically and globally

Lead performance management from strategy through execution

Develop career frameworks, leveling guides, and manager enablement programs aligned with company goals

Partner with leadership on compensation philosophy, equity strategy, and benchmarking tools

Fosters a high-performance, inclusive company culture that is grounded in accountability, transparency and operational excellence

Own employee relations, partnering closely with managers on coaching, development, and conflict resolution

Develop and implement comprehensive compensation and benefit plans that are competitive which attract and retain top talent

Manage the development and implementation of policies, procedures and programs to support people operations that maximize efficiency and effectiveness

Ensure all People functions are compliant with relevant laws, regulations and best practices in partnership with legal

Ensure People function is scalable, data-driven, and highly effective

What We're Looking For:

15+ years of HR experience, with at least five years of leadership experience and people management

A strategic leader who has created or significantly scaled People functions at fast-growth startups

A thoughtful operator who balances empathy with strong business judgment and handles sensitive matters with discretion

An influential communicator who builds credibility and trust across all levels of the organization

A systems thinker passionate about delivering exceptional employee experiences backed by operational rigor

Experienced with modern People tools such as Pave, TriNet, or related platforms

Hands-on, resourceful, and eager to roll up your sleeves and build from zero to one

Preferred Qualifications:

Have successfully led complex HR initiatives independently and thrive in ambiguous, fast-changing environments

Bring clarity, steadiness, and thoughtful planning to periods of rapid growth

Are energized by designing scalable systems and processes in high-velocity settings

See yourself as a strategic business partner, not just a functional People leader

Want to leave a lasting impact on company culture and the foundational People infrastructure during a highly formative stage

Final compensation will be determined based on a variety of factors, including but not limited to relevant experience, skills, interview performance, and the scope and level of the role and candidate. US Base Salary Range $285,000 — $300,000 USD

Benefits

💰 Competitive Salary & Equity 💹 401(k) Program with Employer Matching ⚕️ Health, Dental, Vision and Life Insurance 🩼 Short Term and Long Term Disability 🚗 Commuter Benefits* 🧑‍💻 Autonomous Work Environment 🖥️ Workplace Setup Reimbursement 🏠 Telecomm Stipend 🏝 Flexible Time Off (FTO) + Holidays 🚀 Quarterly Team Gatherings 🥪 In office Perks*

*In office employees only

Eve Legal is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, or gender identity), national origin, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable local laws, regulations and ordinances. If you need assistance and/or a reasonable accommodation during the application process, reach out to your recruiter.

We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us.