General Counsel

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

📋 Description

• Evaluate agreements with customers, vendors, partners, and procurement to identify legal, financial, operational, and compliance risks.

• Provide guidance to internal stakeholders on contract structure, liability, indemnification, intellectual property, privacy, and various legal considerations.

• Create and maintain contract templates, legal standards, and approval workflows.

• Ensure that agreements are in line with company policies, risk tolerance, and strategic goals.

• Assess proposed changes to contracts and offer insights on legal ramifications.

• Enhance and maintain the overall contracting framework of the organization.

• Act as the primary legal advisor for the executive leadership team.

• Assist with mergers, acquisitions, asset purchases, and other corporate transactions.

• Facilitate corporate filings, entity management, and governance requirements.

• Formulate internal policies and procedures to promote organizational growth and compliance.

• Counsel operations and leadership on employment-related issues, which include hiring, performance management, investigations, disciplinary actions, terminations, and workforce planning.

• Offer guidance on employee and independent contractor classification, wage and hour compliance, leave requirements, and multi-state employment regulations.

• Review and support employment contracts, separation agreements, contractor agreements, and workplace policies.

• Collaborate with People Operations to identify and mitigate risks related to employment.

• Keep abreast of legal developments affecting remote workforces and ensure compliance across jurisdictions.

• Assist with responses to unemployment claims, worker classification inquiries, labor agency investigations, and related regulatory matters.

• Monitor legal and regulatory changes that could impact the organization.

• Advise on privacy, data protection, consumer protection, and other compliance issues.

• Develop effective compliance processes and internal controls.

• Support responses to government inquiries, regulatory issues, and legal disputes.

• Advise leadership on the legal implications of operational, financial, and strategic choices.

• Assist with acquisitions, integrations, and corporate restructuring initiatives.

• Provide guidance on insurance claims, disputes, demand letters, and potential litigation.

• Aid in responding to government inquiries, audits, and regulatory matters.

• Assess legal risks linked to new products, partnerships, vendors, and business initiatives.

• Develop practical policies and procedures that facilitate organizational growth while ensuring compliance.

• Manage relationships with external counsel and specialized legal advisors.

• Identify when specialized expertise is necessary and coordinate legal tasks accordingly.

• Oversee legal expenditures and ensure efficient utilization of external resources.

• Advise on legal and compliance matters related to voter engagement, voter registration, political communications, election administration, and campaign activities.

• Stay updated on legal and regulatory changes impacting election-related programs and civic technology.

• Evaluate legal risks associated with election, campaign, and voter outreach initiatives.

• Collaborate with specialized election counsel as needed.

⛳️ Requirements

• Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited law institution.

• Active bar membership in good standing.

• Over 8 years of legal experience, with significant expertise in business law, corporate law, employment law, or commercial contracting.

• Strong grasp of contract review, risk assessment, corporate governance, and employment law.

• Experience providing legal advice to senior leadership on business matters.

• Exceptional written and verbal communication abilities.

• Capacity to balance legal risks with practical business requirements.

🏝️ Benefits

• Medical, Vision, & Dental Insurance

• 401(k) plan

• Employee Stock Options

• Employer-paid Life Insurance

• Short/Long Term Disability Insurance

• Flexible Time Off & Paid Company Holidays

• Flexible Spending Account

• Parental Leave

• Flexible Schedules

• Professional Development Stipend

• Monthly Office Upkeep Stipend