Account Executive - Mid Market NYC

New York, NY

About the role

Account Executive - Mid Market NYC New York Wordsmith Most legal teams are drowning. They’re buried under internal questions, contract reviews, policy approvals, and fire drills from every corner of the business. Wordsmith is the AI command centre for in-house legal. We automate the chaos — intake, Q&A, redlines, drafting, and research — so legal can operate at the speed of business. We’re building the future of legal work. Backed by Index Ventures and leading operators across law and AI, we’re scaling quickly across London, New York, and beyond.

The Role We’re hiring an Account Executive to drive new business across in-house legal teams. This is a full-cycle role. You’ll be responsible for building pipeline, running tight sales processes, and closing deals. You’ll work closely with SDRs, Marketing, and Product, but you own the outcome. This is an early-stage environment. Things move fast, priorities shift, and there isn’t always a clear playbook. You’ll need to make decisions, stay close to customers, and keep momentum. What you’ll do Build and close a strong pipeline of mid-market opportunities Run high-quality discovery and demos that focus on real customer problems Consistently hit and exceed revenue and pipeline targets Build relationships with Legal Ops leaders, General Counsel, and Heads of Legal Work closely with Product and Marketing to sharpen messaging and improve conversion Maintain clean pipeline and accurate forecasts — your CRM is your operating system What we’re looking for 3+ years of SaaS sales experience, ideally mid-market Track record of hitting quota and closing deals (~$50k ACV) Strong in discovery, demo, and value-led selling Comfortable selling into complex organisations and senior stakeholders High ownership — you take responsibility for outcomes, not just activity Organised, consistent, and reliable with strong follow-through

How we work We’re an in-office team in New York. We work together because it makes us faster, sharper, and more effective. You should expect to be in the office as your default. This is a high performance environment. We set a high bar, move quickly, and expect people to take ownership of real problems. There isn’t always a clear path. The people who do well here figure things out, stay close to the work, and keep pushing until they get to the right outcome. This won’t suit everyone. If you’re looking for a highly structured environment or clear boundaries around pace, this likely isn’t the right fit. What you can expect Equity: Stock options with real upside Market: Strong demand and engaged buyers Sales cycle: 3–6 months with a mix of inbound and outbound Support: SDR, Marketing, and Product working closely with Sales Progression: Clear path to Enterprise AE or Sales Leadership Why Wordsmith We’re in a period of strong momentum — growing quickly, winning new customers, and expanding into larger accounts. The product is landing well, the market is ready, and

the team is scaling to meet demand. If you want to be in the room, close meaningful deals, and grow quickly in a high bar environment, this is one of the best places to do it.

About Wordsmith AI

Wordsmith AI develops artificial intelligence software for in-house legal teams, helping them manage legal work, review documents, conduct research, and respond to legal requests within existing business workflows. The platform uses AI agents trained on an organization's contracts, policies, playbooks, and internal knowledge to assist with tasks such as contract drafting, document review, legal guidance, and matter triage. Wordsmith integrates with tools such as email, Slack, Microsoft Teams, Word, and document repositories, allowing legal teams to access information and complete work without switching between multiple systems. The platform also provides workflow automation, audit trails, and reporting capabilities that support legal operations and oversight. Its products are designed for corporate legal departments seeking to handle routine legal processes internally while maintaining human review for decisions that require professional judgment.

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Job details

Location

New York, NY

Company

NameWordsmith AI
IndustryArtificial Intelligence (AI)
Team Size2

Funding

Total raised

$30M

Last stage

Series A

Investors

Index Ventures
General Catalyst
Felix Capital
KKinnevik
TTech Nation Group

Founders

Ross McNairn

Ross McNairn

Co-Founder & CEO

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Volodymyr Giginiak

Volodymyr Giginiak

Co-Founder & CTO

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Robbie Falkenthal

Robbie Falkenthal

Co-Founder & COO

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01

Confirm the fit

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02

I pitch you to the company

I write the intro, send it to the founder, and handle the back-and-forth.

03

A meeting lands on your calendar

If they’re a yes, I book the chat. You show up — that’s the whole job-hunt.