Associate Counsel, Commercial & Regulatory

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in Canada, +1 more country.

📋 Description

• Draft, evaluate, and negotiate contracts with carriers, business partners, and vendors.

• Identify significant risks, suggest practical terms, and manage the negotiation process until execution.

• Conduct research on federal and state insurance, consumer protection, privacy, and other applicable regulations.

• Provide guidance on products, customer interactions, disclosures, consent, marketing, and operational procedures.

• Investigate intricate consumer complaints and regulatory inquiries.

• Prepare proposed responses and tackle recurring issues that lead to escalations.

• Assist in the creation of compliance policies, procedures, training, and controls.

• Review audit findings and implement corrective measures while tracking their progress.

• Address legal inquiries related to entity maintenance, licensing, appointments, and business growth.

• Manage emerging legal questions as Jerry introduces new products and forms partnerships.

• Enhance templates, guidance, and workflows for efficiency.

• Oversee assigned matters from assessment to resolution and escalate novel or high-risk issues to Legal Counsel.

• Report directly to Legal Counsel and collaborate with business teams, the cofounder, and executive leadership.

⛳️ Requirements

• Juris Doctor (JD) or Master of Laws (LLM).

• Demonstrated history of high academic achievement.

• Admission to practice in at least one U.S. state or in Ontario, maintaining good standing.

• A minimum of 2 years of relevant legal experience in a law firm and/or in-house.

• Substantial experience in drafting, reviewing, or negotiating commercial contracts.

• Strong skills in legal research, analysis, and writing.

• Ability to formulate practical recommendations on unfamiliar legal issues.

• Experience in managing multiple cases and collaborating with business stakeholders.

• Familiarity with U.S. legal matters and regulated sectors, including insurance, fintech, consumer protection, or privacy is advantageous.

• Must currently reside in AZ, CA, CO, FL, GA, IL, MA, NC, NJ, NV, NY, OR, TN, TX, UT, VA, or Ontario, Canada for full-time salaried positions.

• Legal authorization to work in the U.S. or Canada.

🏝️ Benefits

• Equity opportunities or stock options.

• Comprehensive health coverage.

• Dental insurance.

• Vision insurance.

• Paid time off.

• Paid parental leave.

• 401(K) plan with employer matching in the U.S.

• RRSP plan with employer matching in Canada.

• Wellness benefits.

• Remote work support for most positions.

• Promotion based on performance.