Overview
This role is for a General Counsel (GC) serving as the primary legal authority and Head of Legal for a global e-commerce marketplace company. The GC will provide in-house legal representation, act as the official corporate signatory, and lead the global legal strategy across multiple jurisdictions. This position requires a proactive leader who takes direct accountability for the company’s legal standing, litigation, and regulatory compliance.
Location: Remote within the US, limited to OR, WA, CA, CO, TX, IL
Compensation: $165,000 - $185,000 per year
Responsibilities
- Serve as the primary legal representative and corporate signatory, leading legal communications and formal correspondence.
- Develop and execute a centralized global legal strategy supporting a high-volume, two-sided e-commerce marketplace.
- Protect the integrity of the company’s crowdsourced metadata and database rights against unauthorized commercial use.
- Oversee the global trademark portfolio and manage DMCA and copyright compliance for user-generated content.
- Provide real-time legal counsel to senior leadership on product development, mergers and acquisitions, and commercial partnerships.
- Align legal initiatives with business growth objectives, ensuring legal functions enable rather than hinder operations.
- Interface directly with US and international regulators, including FTC and EU data authorities, representing and advocating for the company’s interests.
- Own the global data privacy framework, including compliance with RoPA, GDPR, CCPA, and emerging AI ethics policies.
- Manage high-stakes litigation internally and determine when to engage external counsel for tactical support.
- Select, vet, and oversee external law firms globally, maintaining quality and budget discipline.
Requirements
- Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited US law school.
- Active Bar Membership in a major US jurisdiction (e.g., OR, WA, CA, or VA) with ability to register as In-House Counsel in state of residence.
- Minimum 12 years of legal experience, including at least 5 years in a General Counsel or senior executive legal role within a global e-commerce or marketplace environment.
- Proven experience acting as a corporate signatory and lead negotiator in a technology or marketplace setting.
- Deep understanding of Section 230 or global equivalents, marketplace facilitator laws, and VAT/Sales Tax nexus.
- Strong leadership skills with experience collaborating across departments on legal and compliance matters.
- Demonstrated ability to develop and implement strategic legal plans.
- Proficiency with databases, spreadsheets, project management software, and word processing tools.
Preferred Attributes
- Comfortable being the primary contact for difficult legal communications and high-pressure situations.
- Views legal as a business enabler, balancing creative solutions with firm risk management.
- Genuine appreciation for the music community and understanding of the cultural nuances related to the company’s mission.
Benefits
- Competitive salary plus performance-related bonus program.
- 401(k) plan with employer match.
- 100% company-paid medical and dental insurance for employees and dependents.
- Four weeks paid vacation, increasing with tenure.
- 18 weeks paid leave for birth mothers.
- Eight weeks paid parental leave, including adoption.
- Monthly wellness allowance.
- Annual professional and personal development allowance.
- Work-from-home office setup and expense allowances.
- Flexible work location options.
- Employer matching for charitable contributions.
Location
Remote within the United States, limited to candidates residing in Oregon, Washington, California, Colorado, Texas, or Illinois.