General Counsel

Overview

This role is for a General Counsel who will serve as the most senior legal leader and strategic partner to the executive team. The position involves setting the legal vision and translating it into practical strategies that protect the organization and support its growth. The General Counsel will lead and develop the Legal Team, including Contracts and Compliance functions, building a high-performing, business-oriented legal organization.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic legal counsel to leadership and the executive team on legal and regulatory developments affecting the business.
• Translate legal risks into clear, commercially grounded recommendations.
• Partner with executives to identify, prioritize, and manage enterprise legal risk.
• Deliver proactive, business-forward legal advice to enable timely decision-making.
• Review and negotiate contracts to identify legal and commercial risks, ensuring alignment with laws, regulations, and company policies.
• Anticipate risks in new business lines and design contract structures and templates that enable growth while protecting the organization.
• Lead, mentor, and develop the Legal, Contracts, and Compliance teams to create a collaborative, high-performing legal function aligned with strategic priorities.
• Develop and implement organizational contract requirements, policies, and procedures that align with the mission, values, and strategic direction while maintaining best practices and legal protections.
• Determine and execute litigation and dispute resolution strategies, managing outside counsel as needed and owning case outcomes.
• Select, direct, and manage outside counsel to ensure high-quality, efficient, and budget-conscious results.

Minimum Qualifications

• Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited law school.
• Minimum of 10 years of legal experience.
• Extensive experience with contract negotiations and commercial law.
• Legal leadership experience, including supervising attorneys, paralegals, and contracts professionals.
• Proven ability to build, lead, and mentor a high-performing legal team.
• Executive presence with strong communication skills to engage credibly with the Board, C-Suite, clients, regulators, and staff at all levels.
• Exceptional written and verbal communication, negotiation, and organizational skills.
• Ability to distill complex legal issues into clear, actionable guidance.
• Strong legal writing, project management, and record-keeping skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and contract management platforms.
• Ability to work effectively both independently and collaboratively.

Compensation & Benefits

• Salary range: $195,000 - $270,000.
• Target compensation: $195,000 - $232,000 plus bonus, based on experience and qualifications.
• Generous retirement package.
• Comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Other pre-tax contribution plans.
• Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP).

Location

• The organization operates a predominantly remote workforce with offices in six locations.
• Employees residing within 40 miles of an office (except New York) will be assigned to that location; in-office attendance requirements may vary by team.
• Applications are not accepted from candidates residing in Delaware, Kentucky, Mississippi, Montana, Nebraska, and North Dakota.

Additional Information

• Employment is contingent upon successful background check, drug screening, and authorization to work in the U.S. indefinitely.
• Reasonable accommodations are available for individuals with disabilities throughout the application and selection process.
• The employer is an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer, prohibiting discrimination and harassment based on legally protected characteristics.