Assistant General Counsel

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in United States.

📋 Description

• Offer strategic legal advice and transactional assistance throughout the organization.

• Assist a west-coast growth team in negotiations for revenue-generating contracts.

• Structure, draft, review, and negotiate complex agreements related to SaaS, technology, customers, vendors, and partnerships.

• Provide legal representation and insights during senior leadership and business unit meetings.

• Conduct training sessions for new employees and continuous contract training for Sales, Client Experience, Business Development, and Legal teams.

• Develop, implement, and enhance policies and operational procedures for the legal department.

• Manage contract disputes through strategic negotiations and oversee external counsel within budget limits.

• Advise internal teams on contract terms, regulatory compliance, business implications, and risk management strategies.

• Lead negotiations for strategic partnerships and contracts, facilitating approvals from key internal stakeholders.

• Ensure contract compliance aligns with legal standards and business objectives.

• Perform additional duties as assigned.

⛳️ Requirements

• Juris Doctor (JD) degree from an ABA-accredited law school is required.

• Active membership in a state bar in good standing is mandatory.

• Minimum of 3 years of experience as an in-house attorney, with a focus on drafting, analyzing, and negotiating diverse contracts.

• Required experience in negotiating technology contracts, especially B2B SaaS agreements.

• Previous experience in the financial services or fintech sectors is highly preferred.

• Strong understanding of contract law and intellectual property principles, particularly in relation to SaaS and technology products.

• Excellent communication, writing, and analytical skills are essential.

• Demonstrated professionalism, discretion, and integrity in handling sensitive information and negotiations.

• Proven ability to build relationships across all levels of the organization.

• Capability to manage and prioritize multiple complex contracts and tasks in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.

• Team-oriented and collaborative mindset with strong interpersonal and negotiation abilities.

• Proficient in legal operations software and related business applications.

• Must be able to work from an approved location within the continental U.S., excluding Montana, Alaska, and Hawaii.

• Must possess legal authorization to work in the United States.

• Active membership in good standing of at least one U.S. state bar is required.

• Must be comfortable working during West Coast (Pacific Time) business hours.

🏝️ Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.

• 401(k) plan with company matching.

• Flexible Paid Time Off (PTO).

• 12 paid holidays per year.

• Paid sick leave.

• Paid parental and family leave.

• Lifestyle spending account.

• Tuition reimbursement program.

• Cell phone stipend.

• Minimal travel requirements, generally 12 days or fewer per year.

• Reasonable accommodations available for individuals with disabilities.