Forward-Deployed Attorney

Overview

This role is for an attorney who enjoys traditional law firm practice but also wants the experience of being embedded within a business. The position involves working closely with a single client, integrating deeply with their team, and serving as the primary legal contact.

Responsibilities

• Embed with a client, dedicating a defined portion of your week (ranging from two hours to a full day) to learn their business and become their trusted legal partner.
• Serve as the face of the relationship between the client and the legal team, ensuring responsiveness, clarity, and commercial awareness.
• Handle a broad range of legal matters including commercial contracts, technology transactions, product and go-to-market issues, vendor and partner agreements, and other business needs.
• Identify when matters exceed your expertise or capacity and coordinate with specialized colleagues to provide comprehensive legal support.
• Provide clear, timely advice on risk, strategy, and legal structure tailored to the audience.
• Utilize AI and legal technology tools to enhance work quality and efficiency.
• Contribute beyond assigned tasks by identifying opportunities for process improvements, new practice areas, or leadership initiatives.

Requirements

• Juris Doctor (J.D.) from an accredited law school and active bar membership in good standing.
• 5-8 years of experience with a strong commercial contracts practice; fewer years considered with a compelling case.
• Transactional background preferred, especially in technology transactions, commercial contracts, or product counsel.
• Experience advising or working with high-growth technology or emerging companies is preferred.
• Proficiency in using AI tools in legal practice.
• Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively and knowing when to involve others.
• Strong relationship-building skills with non-legal stakeholders such as business and product teams.
• Clear and direct communication style with sophisticated work product.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience embedded in or closely advising a business as fractional, in-house, or secondment counsel.
• Experience building or improving legal intake, playbooks, or contracting processes.
• Interest or expertise in developing a specific vertical or subject matter area.
• Experience mentoring junior attorneys or contributing to team development.

Compensation & Benefits

• Base salary range: $180,000 - $240,000 per year.
• Remote-first role with annual in-person on-site meetings for collaboration and planning.

Location

Remote, with occasional in-person team events.

The role offers the opportunity to combine the proximity and ownership of embedded legal counsel with the support of a full firm of specialists, enabling high-quality legal work and meaningful client partnership.