Associate General Counsel, Corporate

Overview

An organization is seeking an Associate General Counsel, Corporate to lead its corporate legal function with a focus on corporate governance, public company readiness, and strategic transactions. This role supports the company's rapid growth and maturation by balancing legal compliance with business objectives.

• Location: Remote-first (United States)
• Employment Type: Full-time, Permanent, Exempt

Compensation

Cash compensation is adjusted based on geographic location within the United States, experience, qualifications, and skills. The base pay ranges are as follows:

• Zone A: $240,000 - $300,000
• Zone B: $225,000 - $282,000
• Zone C: $211,000 - $264,000

This position is also eligible for a company-wide bonus program, with target amounts as a percentage of base salary, dependent on company performance.

Responsibilities

• Manage board and committee meeting preparations, materials, corporate records, minutes, and advise on governance practices.
• Oversee corporate structure, subsidiary governance, and regulatory compliance across jurisdictions.
• Lead legal due diligence, negotiate transaction documents, and manage post-acquisition legal integration.
• Negotiate and draft complex commercial agreements, financing documents, and strategic transactions.
• Drive public company readiness, including due diligence coordination and collaboration with external counsel.
• Lead internal employment legal functions and litigation efforts as needed.
• Develop and implement securities law compliance programs, insider trading policies, and SOX compliance frameworks.
• Build and lead the corporate legal team, manage outside counsel relationships, and optimize scalable legal processes.

Requirements

• Juris Doctor (JD) degree with at least one active bar membership.
• Minimum of 10 years of relevant experience, including experience at a nationally-recognized law firm.
• Experience with securities laws, corporate governance, M&A transactions, SEC reporting, and SOX requirements.
• Experience in driving public company readiness or managing public company compliance.

Preferred Qualifications

• Excellent leadership, communication, and project management skills.
• Strategic and pragmatic mindset balancing legal risk and business goals.
• Experience in the technology or SaaS industry.
• Creative thinker, collaborative, and adaptable to a lean legal team environment.
• Proven ability to build strong cross-functional relationships.
• Effective multi-tasker with accountability and adaptability.
• Openness to learning emerging technologies such as AI.

Benefits

• Equity ownership through restricted stock units (RSUs) in a privately held company.
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance with most premiums covered.
• Paid parental leave: 12 weeks for all parents, plus additional paid leave for birthing parents.
• Inclusive family planning, menopause, and midlife transition care.
• Flexible vacation, paid holidays, and sabbatical program.
• Access to mental health resources, therapy, and coaching.
• 401(k) plan with 100% employer match up to $6,000/year (U.S.) and global retirement savings support.
• Monthly stipends for work and wellness expenses.
• Eligibility for an annual bonus program.

Temporary employees may have access to paid holidays, statutory leaves, and company-sponsored medical benefits depending on contract terms and location.

Additional Information

• The organization is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to diversity and inclusion.
• Reasonable accommodations are provided for individuals with disabilities during the application and employment process.
• Employment is contingent upon valid work authorization and may require successful completion of a background check.

Location

• Remote-first within the United States

Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis until the position is filled.