Legal Counsel

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

📋 Description

• Deliver strategic and practical legal assistance across transactional, regulatory, compliance, corporate governance, and operational issues.

• Draft, review, modify, negotiate, and manage contracts, legal memoranda, terms and conditions, vendor agreements, and other legal documents.

• Oversee commercial and transactional matters from initiation to execution and provide post-execution support.

• Identify legal risks and offer recommendations for risk mitigation strategies.

• Assist with contract management workflows, including templates, playbooks, approvals, renewals, and monitoring of contractual obligations.

• Support Federal tax-exempt requirements, such as 501(c)(3) compliance, along with state nonprofit regulations.

• Conduct legal research and analysis regarding SFO/SGO requirements, scholarship program administration, compliance, governance, fraud, and risk issues.

• Present findings, analyses, and recommendations to aid legal guidance and decision-making processes.

• Collaborate with stakeholders on contracts, legal inquiries, disputes, litigation, compliance, and other legal concerns.

• Keep abreast of changes in relevant laws and regulations and assist with compliance updates.

• Track claims, disputes, regulatory and compliance issues, and potential litigation; escalate legal risks as necessary.

• Coordinate with external counsel as instructed.

• Report to the General Counsel and collaborate with Senior Counsel.

• Provide additional legal support to the SUFS Legal team as required.

⛳️ Requirements

• Juris Doctor (JD) degree from an accredited law school.

• A minimum of four (4) years of progressively responsible legal experience.

• Preferably possess experience in contract drafting, reviewing, modifying, negotiating, and managing transactional matters from start to finish.

• Active membership in good standing with the Florida Bar, or eligibility for authorized in-house counsel registration.

• Experience in financial services technology, payments, digital commerce, marketplace platforms, or other technology-enabled regulated sectors is preferred.

• Previous in-house experience or experience collaborating with procurement, vendor management, and other business functions is advantageous.

• Strong skills in contract review, drafting, and revision.

• Ability to identify legal risks and propose practical solutions.

• Excellent analytical and problem-solving capabilities.

• Superior written and verbal communication, as well as interpersonal skills.

• High attention to detail and accuracy.

• Capability to manage multiple tasks, competing priorities, and deadlines.

• Demonstrated ethical judgment and professional integrity.

• Strong collaboration and teamwork skills.

• Initiative and ability to work independently.

• Capacity to manage assigned matters with minimal oversight.

• Accountability and commitment to follow-through.

• Adaptability and flexibility in approach.

• Must be able to lift up to fifteen (15) pounds.

• A valid driver’s license and proof of insurance may be necessary, depending on role responsibilities.

🏝️ Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance coverage.

• HSA, FSA, and Lifestyle Spending Accounts.

• 401(k) plan with company matching contributions.

• Options for remote work.

• Fourteen paid holidays per year.

• Care and Parental Leave.

• Flexible Leave policy.

• Mentorship programs available.

• Management training opportunities.

• Professional development initiatives.

• Dedicated coaching team to support employees.

• Employee-led committees fostering engagement.

• An award-winning culture and recognition in the workplace.