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. The General Counsel will report directly to the CEO, manage outside counsel relationships, and oversee critical legal matters including FTC compliance, consumer protection, fund subscriptions, custody protocols, and international asset structuring.
Responsibilities
- Own and manage legal domains across DTC e-commerce regulatory compliance, hedge fund documentation, and cross-border structuring.
- Conduct monthly legal exposure audits and deliver reports directly to the CEO.
- Run quarterly compliance reviews of all consumer-facing operations.
- Negotiate limited partner (LP) terms and review fund documentation.
- Identify material legal risks proactively without assignment.
- Manage multiple outside counsel relationships effectively.
- Coordinate cross-border legal work across various jurisdictions.
- 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 proactively identify legal risks.
- Experience managing multiple outside counsel relationships.
- Comfort working across multiple international jurisdictions.
- 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 proactive approach.
Preferred Qualifications
- Background in corporate or commercial law at a mid-market or large law firm.
- Experience with fund finance, LP agreements, or NAV-based lending.
- Familiarity with consumer protection laws including FTC regulations and state statutes.
- Experience supporting corporate transactions or due diligence.
- Exposure to high-net-worth or family office clients.
Compensation & Benefits
- Competitive base salary up to USD $220,000 per annum.
- Up to 10% monthly performance bonus.
- 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.
- Must have meaningful time zone overlap with Middle East and Europe.
- Access to AI-native tool stack.
- Opportunities for learning and development.
- Collaboration with an international team representing 14+ nationalities.
Additional Information
This role is designed for a proactive legal leader who thrives in a fast-paced, high-stakes environment and seeks to build a proactive legal practice rather than a reactive one. The successful candidate will have direct impact on strategic decisions and legal infrastructure across multiple domains with minimal bureaucratic layers.
Applicants should be prepared to demonstrate AI fluency and a track record of independent legal risk identification during the interview process.