Corporate Counsel

Overview

A growing financial wellbeing organization is seeking its first in-house legal team member to support expansion and daily legal operations. This role involves hands-on legal work with significant ownership, focusing on commercial contracting, compliance, risk management, and serving as a key legal partner to various business functions including Sales and Client Success. The position reports to the COO and is remote within the U.S., with a preference for candidates near New York City or Denver hubs for occasional in-person collaboration.

Responsibilities

Commercial Contracting

• Draft, review, and negotiate complex commercial agreements such as Master Service Agreements (MSAs), SaaS agreements, NDAs, and vendor contracts
• Collaborate directly with clients and internal stakeholders to efficiently advance deals
• Provide clear, business-oriented advice on contract terms, risks, and tradeoffs
• Maintain and improve contract templates, fallback language, and negotiation frameworks

Compliance, Risk, and Policy

• Support compliance efforts across privacy, employment, and general business operations
• Conduct legal research and translate findings into actionable guidance
• Develop and maintain internal policies and processes to support scalable growth

Legal Operations & Ownership

• Act as the primary legal contact across the business
• Enhance legal workflows, documentation, and processes to improve efficiency
• Manage external counsel engagements while owning final outputs and recommendations

Business Partnership

• Develop a strong understanding of the organization’s products, clients, and regulatory environment
• Provide pragmatic legal advice balancing risk with business objectives
• Enable the business to move quickly while maintaining appropriate risk posture

Requirements

• Juris Doctor (JD) degree and active membership in at least one U.S. state bar (multiple states preferred)
• Approximately 8–12 years of legal experience
• Strong commercial contracting experience, preferably in SaaS or technology sectors
• Experience supporting high-growth or startup environments
• Proven ability to operate as a solo or first legal hire
• Experience with global legal and compliance issues, either directly or through managing outside counsel
• Strong business judgment with the ability to balance risk and growth
• Comfortable being hands-on while also thinking strategically

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with data privacy and security regulations such as GDPR and CCPA
• Background in fintech, benefits, healthcare, or other regulated industries
• Experience supporting international expansion or entity setup

Compensation & Benefits

• Salary range: $175,000 - $250,000 USD, commensurate with experience and local cost of labor
• Remote-first work structure
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k) retirement plan
• Mental wellbeing support
• Financial wellbeing resources
• Paid vacation and sick leave
• Paid sabbatical after 5 years of service
• Opportunities for continuous learning and growth in a fast-growing startup environment

Location

Remote within the United States, with a preference for candidates located near New York City or Denver hubs for occasional in-person collaboration.

Equal Opportunity Statement

The organization is committed to fostering an inclusive workplace and values diverse perspectives. Candidates from underrepresented groups are strongly encouraged to apply. Equal opportunity employment is provided without discrimination based on race, ethnicity, color, national origin, age, religion, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, disability, or veteran status.