Legal Researcher

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

📋 Description

• Conduct research on regulatory matters, consumer protection, and product-related inquiries.

• Transform legal research outcomes into straightforward recommendations for business leaders.

• Manage intricate consumer escalations and regulatory questions.

• Determine root causes and potential legal challenges.

• Suggest scalable solutions and convert recurring issues into comprehensive compliance training for the company.

• Evaluate product features, user processes, and policies in collaboration with Product, Engineering, and Operations teams.

• Interpret legal requirements to inform product and operational decisions.

• Oversee entity compliance across jurisdictions in the U.S. and Canada.

• Identify risks proactively and establish systems to avert compliance failures.

• Conduct compliance audits and supervise high-risk areas.

• Track intellectual-property violations and assist in enforcement strategies.

• Draft cease-and-desist letters as necessary.

• Automate repetitive legal tasks using AI, low-code solutions, and streamlined workflows.

• Present analyses and recommendations to Legal and business executives.

• Monitor open items, filings, audits, deadlines, and ongoing legal operations tasks.

⛳️ Requirements

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

• Proven track record of exceptional academic achievement.

• Proficient legal research and writing abilities.

• Capability to distill complex legal analysis into clear, actionable recommendations.

• Excellent organizational and project management skills.

• Ability to handle multiple matters and deadlines concurrently.

• Demonstrated enthusiasm for leveraging AI and technology to enhance legal work, including building tools, automation, or processes.

• 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 employment.

• Legally authorized to work in the U.S. or Canada.

🏝️ Benefits

• Equity opportunities or stock options.

• Comprehensive health coverage.

• Dental coverage.

• Vision coverage.

• Paid time off.

• Paid parental leave.

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

• RRSP plan with employer matching (Canada).

• Wellness benefits.

• Remote work support for most positions.

• Options for in-person or hybrid office work in Palo Alto, New York City, Chicago, and Toronto.