Founding GTM Lead
San Francisco · Full time · Posted 2MO AGO
$150K – $190K
ABOUT
Arceus is building the AI-native law firm for the next generation of category-defining companies.
We help fast-moving companies move contracts through legal at record speed, with transparency, predictable pricing, and exceptional quality.
We’re looking for a Founding GTM Lead to design and run how Arceus grows. You’ll own the GTM motion from first touch to signed customer and build the systems, narrative, and execution that turn strong early demand into a repeatable revenue engine.
This is an in-person role based in San Francisco.
THE OPPORTUNITY
We are seeing incredible demand for our product. The market is open for us to capture and emerge as the winners in this new category.
This is a rare chance to:
Build the GTM function of a generational law firm from the ground up
Become the category leader before someone else
Build repeatable GTM systems across inbound, outbound, events, and content
Work directly with the founder and influence company strategy
Own meaningful equity in a company with category-defining ambition
Define what go-to-market looks like for an AI-native legal practice
WHAT YOU'LL OWN
We have an extraordinarily high bar and expect relentless, consistent execution. You are expected to show up every day with urgency, ownership, and a positive attitude, and to deliver results consistently.
Own the GTM engine from first touch to signed customer through expansion
Run fast experiments and scale what works
Manage and generate qualified pipeline across inbound and outbound
Own content across LinkedIn, X, social, and blogs
Build and manage partnerships with vendors, startups, and communities
Own events, dinners, conferences, and other brand moments
Run client and partner gifting programs that deepen relationships and drive referrals
Shape positioning, messaging, pricing, packaging, and sales collateral
Build the GTM stack across CRM, sequencing, enrichment, and automation
Turn customer and performance insights into repeatable playbooks
EXPERIENCE
You have 4+ years at a high-growth startup as a founder or leading GTM, growth, or sales
You can point to measurable results in pipeline, conversion, and revenue
You think in systems and repeatable motions, not one-off campaigns
You enjoy building from zero and pressure-testing what you build
You own outcomes from start to finish and never drop the ball
You’re exceptionally organized, disciplined, and process-minded
You turn messy problems into crisp plans and move with urgency to execute them
You respond to setbacks with resilience and find a way
You are relentless, and will work 12+ hours per day, 6 days a week (yes, including weekends)
(Bonus) Engineering experience
(Bonus) You are in the top 1% in a competitive field
WHAT SUCCESS LOOKS LIKE
Day 7: You’re onboarded and have started running your first GTM motions
Day 14: You’re generating pipeline and seeing early results
Day 30: You’ve identified the highest-performing channels and closed your first deals
Day 60: You’ve built the systems to run a repeatable go-to-market motion
Day 90: You own a predictable GTM engine that consistently produces qualified pipeline and closed revenue revenue
COMPENSATION & BENEFITS
Competitive base salary commensurate with experience: $150,000–$190,000
Meaningful equity stake in the company
Comprehensive health, dental, and vision coverage
Catered lunches and dinners at the office
Wellness and learning stipends
Option to contribute to a 401(k)
Unlimited PTO
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