Deputy General Counsel

Overview

A technology-driven organization specializing in financial data access is seeking a Deputy General Counsel to join their legal team. The company provides a secure API platform for payroll account access, supporting services such as income and employment verification and direct deposit switching. The role offers a pathway to General Counsel and reports directly to the CFO.

Responsibilities

• Lead the legal function by managing daily operations and budget, providing strategic direction, execution, and mentorship with a high degree of autonomy
• Draft, review, negotiate, and manage a variety of commercial contracts including software service agreements, partnerships, and vendor contracts
• Develop and maintain the company’s regulatory compliance framework, particularly focusing on laws such as the Fair Credit Reporting Act (FCRA); experience with financial services and public sector regulations is advantageous
• Advise leadership on risk management, compliance, and legal frameworks to support company growth
• Collaborate with executives and managers to define and implement company-wide legal and compliance policies, leveraging technology to improve scalability and collaboration
• Maintain corporate governance including corporate records, assist with financings, and ensure good standing; experience with equity fundraising, debt financing, and mergers and acquisitions is a plus
• Manage relationships with external legal counsel to ensure high-quality and cost-effective legal support across jurisdictions
• Handle a broad range of legal matters including labor, privacy, intellectual property, litigation, and immigration

Requirements

• 4-8 years of legal experience, ideally a combination of large law firm and in-house roles, or readiness to transition to in-house
• Juris Doctor (JD) degree from an ABA-accredited law school and active bar membership in any state or regional equivalent
• Strong communication skills with the ability to translate complex legal issues into clear, actionable advice for business and technical teams
• Experience negotiating and managing complex technology transactions, preferably in highly regulated industries
• Startup mindset with the ability to act quickly, balance strategic and tactical priorities, and thrive in a dynamic environment
• Outcome-oriented with a bias toward action, capable of solving difficult problems and working effectively with diverse personality types
• Risk-savvy with the ability to evaluate trade-offs and perform cost-benefit analyses; comfortable with ambiguity and creating new processes
• High ethical standards with a commitment to confidentiality and integrity

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with financial services and public sector regulatory environments
• Familiarity with equity fundraising, debt financing, and mergers and acquisitions

Compensation & Benefits

• Competitive base salary with additional bonus and equity package
• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k) retirement plan
• Flexible vacation policy
• Fully remote work environment
• High-impact role offering significant independence and clear growth trajectory

Location

• Fully remote

Equal Opportunity

The organization is an equal opportunity employer and values diversity. There is no discrimination based on race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.

Additional Information

Artificial intelligence tools may be used to assist in parts of the hiring process such as application review and resume analysis; however, final hiring decisions are made by humans.