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 involves leading the in-house legal function for a payments-enabled fundraising platform, with ownership across corporate governance, intellectual property, risk management, and employment law. Reporting to the Chief Financial Officer, you will build and scale a lean legal function that enables fast, informed decision-making while managing legal and regulatory risk.

You will manage one direct report (Commercial & Product Counsel) and serve as a primary legal advisor to executive leadership and the Board of Directors.

Responsibilities

Corporate governance & Board support: Own corporate and board governance activities, including board minutes and resolutions, entity management, equity matters, annual filings, and regulatory reporting. Advise executive leadership and the Board on governance best practices and fiduciary obligations.
Intellectual property (IP): Manage and protect the IP portfolio (trademarks, copyrights, and trade secrets). Lead IP strategy, advise teams on IP considerations in product development and marketing, and enforce IP rights against infringement.
Insurance & risk transfer: Own 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.
AI governance: Lead the internal AI governance framework in partnership with People leadership and the 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.
Employment law: Serve as the primary legal advisor to the People team on 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.
Regulatory and legislative monitoring: 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.
Enterprise legal risk: Assess and mitigate enterprise legal risk across key business decisions, M&A activity, and strategic initiatives. Engage outside counsel selectively when specialized expertise is genuinely required; manage outside counsel scope and budget. Lead or support special projects involving dispute resolution, corporate transactions, and other legal priorities.
Legal team leadership & scalable operations: Manage and develop the Commercial & Product Counsel, setting priorities, 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.
Operate matters in-house: Move legal work in-house where appropriate. Take ownership of matters currently routed to outside firms, set thresholds for when external counsel is engaged, manage outside counsel spend, and build internal templates, playbooks, and knowledge to prevent routine matters from going outside.

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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; ability to translate 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: Work remotely from one of the 10 hubs: Austin, Denver, Indianapolis, Los Angeles, San Francisco, New York, Salt Lake City, Minneapolis, Seattle, and Nashville
Health Insurance: Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance covered 100% for employees; includes 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 through the health insurance plans
401(k): 3% match for all eligible employees
Time Off: Flexible PTO policy with uncapped vacation days and company-recognized holidays
Wellness Week: Office closes for one week each summer
Parental Leave: 12 weeks of paid leave for all parents; 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: Company-sponsored expenses for home office upgrades, including high-quality laptops, monitors, and modern technology
Coworking Stipend: Monthly stipend for coworking spaces or cafés
Charitable Giving: Employees encouraged to donate up to $50/month to any verified nonprofit
Professional Development: Learning and development reimbursement opportunities

Location

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