Associate Corporate Counsel

Overview

This role offers an opportunity to build an in-house legal career by partnering closely with a dynamic, growth-oriented business in a fully remote environment. The position provides broad commercial legal experience without the pressure of billable hours.

The organization operates within the Business Services vertical, offering solutions that help businesses address challenges such as anti-money laundering, counter-terrorist financing, identity authentication and verification, fraud and credit risk mitigation, and customer data management.

Responsibilities

• Draft, review, and assist in negotiating a variety of commercial agreements including SaaS, licensing, reseller, and services agreements, with guidance from senior counsel as needed.
• Maintain contract templates, playbooks, and clause libraries to support efficient and consistent legal review.
• Support sales and business teams by reviewing legal requests, preparing agreement summaries, and assisting with contract execution workflows.
• Conduct legal research and issue spotting on regulatory, privacy, and product-related questions; prepare practical guidance for internal stakeholders.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to align commercial terms with legal standards and business needs.
• Provide legal support for product launches, compliance initiatives, and other business projects by gathering information, reviewing materials, and coordinating with internal stakeholders.
• Assist with legal operations and risk management processes, including tracking requests, organizing documentation, and supporting team training or contract management efforts.
• Respond to day-to-day legal and contract-related questions from internal teams, escalating complex issues when appropriate.
• Contribute to continuous improvement by identifying opportunities to streamline legal workflows and improve team resources.
• Support departmental efficiency through administrative and reporting tasks.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Juris Doctor (J.D.) or equivalent law degree required.
• Licensed and in good standing to practice law in at least one U.S. jurisdiction.
• 1–3 years of relevant legal experience in a law firm, clerkship, or corporate legal department, preferably with exposure to commercial contracts or general business matters.
• Strong legal drafting, research, and issue-spotting skills.
• Ability to communicate clearly and practically with business stakeholders.
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple assignments, stay organized, and work effectively in a collaborative, fast-paced environment.
• Interest in developing broad-based in-house legal experience across commercial, product, compliance, and operational matters.

Compensation & Benefits

• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage through a multi-carrier program.
• 401(k) retirement plan with company match.
• Employee Share Purchase Plan.
• Wellness platform with incentives and Headspace app subscription.
• Employee assistance resources and time-off programs.
• Short- and long-term disability insurance, life and accidental death insurance, critical illness coverage, and hospital indemnity benefits.
• Bonding and family care leave, adoption and surrogacy support.
• Flexible spending accounts for health savings, healthcare, dependent care, and commuter expenses.
• Up to two paid days annually to participate in Employee Resource Groups or volunteer with a charity of choice, in addition to annual paid time off.

Location

This is a fully remote position.