Associate General Counsel

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Posted Sep 16, 2026

Remote · US Full Time

$245K – $275K/yr

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Overview

This role is for an Associate General Counsel to lead the in-house legal function across corporate governance, intellectual property, risk management, and employment. Reporting to the Chief Financial Officer, you will build and scale a lean legal team to enable fast, informed execution in a payments-enabled fundraising platform operating in a regulated space.

You will manage one direct report (Commercial & Product Counsel).

Responsibilities

Own corporate and board governance activities, including board minutes and resolutions, entity management, equity matters, annual filings, and regulatory reporting. Serve as a primary legal advisor to executive leadership and the Board on governance best practices and fiduciary obligations.
Manage and protect the intellectual property portfolio, including trademarks, copyrights, and trade secrets. Lead IP strategy, advise product development and marketing teams on IP considerations, and enforce IP rights against infringement.
Own and administer the insurance program, including D&O, cyber liability, E&O, and general liability coverage. Manage annual renewals, conduct coverage adequacy reviews, coordinate claims, and advise leadership on risk-transfer strategy.
Lead internal AI governance in partnership with PDE, People leadership, and Commercial & Product Counsel. Develop and maintain policies for responsible AI use, monitor regulatory developments in AI law, and ensure AI tool adoption is legally sound and ethically grounded.
Serve as primary legal advisor to the People team on employment law matters, including hiring practices, compensation and benefits, employee relations, workplace investigations, performance management, separations, and policy development. Draft and review employment agreements, offer letters, separation documentation, and related materials.
Monitor and advise on legislative and regulatory developments affecting the business, including nonprofit law, charitable solicitation regulations, and state-level fundraising platform requirements (e.g., CA AB 488). Partner with the Sr. IT Compliance Manager on regulatory filings, licensing, and compliance matters.
Assess and mitigate enterprise legal risk across key business decisions, M&A activity, and strategic initiatives. Engage outside counsel selectively when specialized expertise is required, and manage outside counsel scope and budget. Lead or support special projects involving dispute resolution, corporate transactions, and other legal priorities.
Manage and develop Commercial & Product Counsel by setting priorities, providing coaching, and overseeing work.
Build and maintain scalable legal processes, policies, playbooks, and templates across the legal function. Use AI-enabled tools to improve legal research, workflow efficiency, and knowledge management.
Bring legal work in-house: take ownership of matters currently routed to outside firms, set thresholds for when external counsel is engaged, manage outside counsel scope and spend, and build templates, playbooks, and internal knowledge to keep routine matters internal.

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Requirements

J.D. from an accredited law school
Active bar membership in good standing in your state of residence and/or California, New York, or Texas
8–12 years of legal experience, with a meaningful combination of top-tier law firm training and in-house experience at a technology or fintech company
Demonstrated expertise in corporate governance, intellectual property management, and employment law
Strong executive presence; proven ability to advise senior leadership and boards with clarity, confidence, and sound judgment
Experience managing commercial insurance programs and advising on enterprise risk
Demonstrated experience navigating complex, differing state-by-state regulations and translating them into practical business guidance and compliance processes
Fluency with AI tools in a professional context; uses AI to improve productivity and has informed opinions about responsible deployment
Excellent written and verbal communication; translates complex legal issues into plain language for non-legal stakeholders
Ability to operate independently with high autonomy in a fast-paced, high-growth environment

Compensation & Benefits

Compensation range: $245K - $275K
Remote work from one of the following 10 hubs: Austin, Denver, Indianapolis, Los Angeles, San Francisco, New York, Salt Lake City, Minneapolis, Seattle, or Nashville
Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance covered 100% for employees, plus HSA and FSA accounts
Dependent care coverage: 50% of Medical, Dental, and Vision premiums covered for all eligible dependents
Mental health: access to a TalkSpace membership
401(k): 3% match for all eligible employees
Vacation and holidays: Flexible PTO policy with uncapped vacation days and company-recognized holidays
Wellness Week: closes for one week each summer to prioritize rest and recharge
Parental leave: 12 weeks of paid leave for all parents, plus comprehensive leave planning management through Aidora
Family care support: company-paid UrbanSitter membership plus care credits for childcare, senior care, pet care, and household support
Home office stipend for company-sponsored expenses, including high-quality laptops, monitors, and modern technology
Coworking stipend for working from coworking spaces or cafés
Charitable giving: employees encouraged to donate up to $50/month to any verified nonprofit of their choosing
Professional development: learning and development reimbursement opportunities

Location

Remote work from one of the following 10 hubs: Austin, Denver, Indianapolis, Los Angeles, San Francisco, New York, Salt Lake City, Minneapolis, Seattle, or Nashville.