General Counsel

Overview

Position: General Counsel (Must have significant overlap with EMEA time zones)

Compensation: Up to USD $220,000 per annum + up to 10% Monthly Performance Bonus

Total Annual Package: Up to USD $246,800 + Comprehensive Benefits

Location: Remote (Global)

This role requires a US bar holder General Counsel to lead the in-house legal function across three key areas: a top direct-to-consumer e-commerce brand, a family office investing in hedge funds, and cross-border legal structuring involving multiple international jurisdictions. Reporting directly to the CEO, the successful candidate will manage outside counsel relationships and oversee critical legal matters including FTC compliance, consumer protection, fund subscriptions, custody protocols, and international asset structuring. This is a senior leadership role with ownership of major legal domains.

Responsibilities

• Lead legal oversight across three distinct domains: DTC e-commerce regulatory compliance, hedge fund subscription and custody documentation, and multi-jurisdictional legal structuring.
• Identify and proactively manage material legal risks within assigned workstreams.
• Deliver monthly legal exposure audits directly to the CEO.
• Conduct quarterly compliance reviews of all consumer-facing operations.
• Negotiate limited partner (LP) terms and review fund documentation.
• Manage relationships with multiple outside counsel firms.
• Operate with high autonomy and independent judgment.

Requirements

• Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited law school.
• Admission to the bar in at least one U.S. jurisdiction.
• 5 to 10 years of legal experience, ideally combining law firm and in-house roles.
• Proven ability to manage multiple outside counsel relationships simultaneously.
• Experience working across multiple international jurisdictions and coordinating cross-border legal matters.
• Demonstrated track record of proactively identifying legal risks without assignment.
• Fluency in AI tools (e.g., Claude, ChatGPT) for legal research, drafting, and risk identification; proficiency will be assessed during the interview.
• Strong independent judgment and ability to act on observed risks.

Preferred Qualifications

• Background in corporate or commercial law at a mid-market or large law firm prior to in-house transition.
• Experience with fund finance, limited partner agreements, or NAV-based lending.
• Familiarity with consumer protection laws including FTC regulations and state statutes relevant to DTC e-commerce.
• Experience supporting corporate transactions or due diligence processes.
• Exposure to high-net-worth or family office client matters.

Compensation & Benefits

• Competitive base salary up to USD $220,000 per annum.
• Monthly performance bonus up to 10%.
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance (based on country of hire).
• Generous paid time off and public holidays (based on country of hire).

Work Environment

• Fully remote position with flexible work location.
• Required meaningful time zone overlap with Middle East and Europe.
• Access to AI-native tool stack supporting legal work.
• Opportunities for learning and development.
• Collaboration with an international team representing 14+ nationalities.

Additional Information

This role offers a unique opportunity to lead multiple legal domains simultaneously, reporting directly to the CEO without bureaucratic layers. The position is suited for a proactive, high-performing legal professional eager to build a forward-thinking legal practice focused on risk prevention rather than reactive problem-solving.