Associate General Counsel

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Posted Sep 16, 2026

Remote · US · ask about Worldwide Full Time

$245K – $275K/yr

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Overview

This role serves as Associate General Counsel, leading the organization’s in-house legal function across corporate governance, intellectual property, risk management, and employment law. Reporting to the Chief Financial Officer, you will build and scale a lean legal team and own legal work that supports governance, protection of company assets, enterprise risk management, and guidance for internal stakeholders.

This is a hands-on role within a payments-enabled fundraising platform in a regulated space, with an emphasis on handling matters internally rather than routing routine work to outside firms.

Responsibilities

Corporate & board governance: Own 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: Manage and protect the intellectual property portfolio, including trademarks, copyrights, and trade secrets. Lead IP strategy, advise teams on IP considerations in product development and marketing, and enforce company rights against infringement.
Insurance & risk transfer: Own the insurance program, including D&O, cyber liability, E&O, and general liability. Manage annual renewals, conduct coverage adequacy reviews, coordinate claims, and advise leadership on risk-transfer strategy.
AI governance: Lead development and maintenance of an internal AI governance framework in partnership with People leadership, PDE, and the Commercial & Product Counsel. Create and maintain policies for responsible AI use, monitor regulatory developments in AI law, and ensure legally sound and ethically grounded adoption of AI tools.
Employment law: Serve as the 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.
Regulatory developments: Monitor and advise on legislative and regulatory developments affecting the organization’s 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 and corporate transactions.
Team leadership & process scalability: Manage and develop the Commercial & Product Counsel, including setting priorities, coaching, and overseeing work. Lead development and maintenance of scalable legal processes, policies, playbooks, and templates. Use AI-enabled tools to improve legal research, workflow efficiency, and knowledge management.
Bring legal work in-house: Take ownership of matters currently handled by outside firms. Set clear thresholds for when external counsel is engaged, manage outside counsel scope and spend, and build internal templates, playbooks, and knowledge so routine matters stay in-house.

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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: Remote work 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 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 health insurance plans.
401(k): 3% 401k match for all eligible employees.
Vacation and Holidays: Flexible PTO policy with uncapped vacation days and company-recognized holidays.
Wellness Week: Company closes for one week each summer.
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: Company-sponsored expenses for home office setup, including high-quality laptops, monitors, and modern technology.
Coworking Stipend: Monthly stipend for coworking spaces or cafés.
Charitable Giving: Up to $50/month donation support to verified nonprofits.
Professional Development: Learning and development reimbursement opportunities.