Founding Account Executive

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On-site San Francisco Full-time Mid-level Account Executive

At a glance

Mid-level Account Executive role at Clera. San Francisco · full-time · $150,000–$160,000 base.

SalaryStated by Clera

$150,000 – $160,000

Base salary for this role, in USD per year, as published in the posting.

This role, from CleraOur estimate for the market: $139,320–$260,000Median $185,000

Below the market median of $185,000 for mid-level account executive roles in San Francisco.

Worked out from 224 postings that stated pay, median $185,000. Last updated Oct 28, 2026.

RoleAccount Executive

SeniorityMid-level

LocationSan Francisco

WorkplaceOn-site

EmploymentFull-time

Base pay$150,000–$160,000

PostedOct 27, 2026

Role brief

growthroles summary, based on the employer's posting.

What you'll do

Shape and run the sales approach for commercial legal services
Build prospective customer relationships and steer sales conversations from first contact to close
Learn what customers need, then explain how AI-enabled services help with contract review, drafting and negotiation
Create repeatable sales processes and support early go-to-market work

What you bring

Experience in account executive or business development work
You can build customer trust and move sales discussions from outreach through closing
You’re comfortable helping define sales processes in an early-stage setting

Who this fits

This mid-level, full-time role suits someone ready to help establish a sales motion while working directly with customers. The job is on-site in San Francisco.

From the employer

About the Role

Join an early-stage legal technology company as its Founding Account Executive. You will help build the sales motion for AI-enabled commercial legal services and work directly with customers to support growth.

What You'll Do

Develop and execute the company's sales strategy for commercial legal services.
Build relationships with prospective customers and guide them through the sales process.
Identify customer needs and explain how AI-enabled legal services can support contract review, drafting, and negotiation.
Help establish repeatable sales processes and contribute to the company's early go-to-market efforts.

What We're Looking For

Experience in account executive or business development roles, ideally in legal technology, legal services, or B2B software.
Ability to build customer relationships and manage sales conversations from initial outreach through close.
Comfort working in an early-stage environment and helping shape sales processes.