Jess Wagner

Background

About Jess Wagner

Hi, I’m Jess! I’m a strategic, business-savvy legal leader with 7+ years of in-house experience advising high-growth, venture-backed tech companies. I specialize in helping companies scale intentionally and ensuring that legal strategy enables teams to advance business goals. In every role, I’ve been the sole or one of two in-house attorneys, partnering closely with executives and cross-functional teams to solve problems and get stuff done. What I Do Best • Commercial Transactions & Contract Strategy I drive revenue growth through smart deal structures and pragmatic negotiation frameworks. I cut through the noise, focus on what matters, and keep deals on track. • General Counsel From privacy, security, and IP to employment, governance, and compliance, I’ve covered the full range of in-house legal needs. I'm great with ambiguity and strike the right balance between managing risk and enabling growth. • Legal Infrastructure & Enablement I build playbooks, policies, templates, and systems that allow legal to scale with the business. I understand the pressure of moving fast without sacrificing quality or trust, and I design legal infrastructure that supports innovation and scale. How I Work • I lead with curiosity, empathy, and pragmatism. • I keep it simple: clear, actionable, and jargon-free. • I balance speed with precision and guardrails with flexibility. • I design for scale and focus on impact. I love working with smart, kind people to build cool things that make the world a better place. At the end of the day, I’m a heart-forward human who loves to laugh, hang out with dogs, and enjoy a good cup of coffee with a mountain view.