General Counsel

Overview

This role is for a General Counsel (GC) who will serve as the chief legal officer and a key member of the executive leadership team at a technology company specializing in AI-powered workforce management solutions. The GC will lead global legal, intellectual property, and corporate functions, acting as a strategic partner to the CEO, executive team, and Board of Directors. The position involves building and scaling a high-performing legal organization to support growth, globalization, and product innovation.

Responsibilities

Legal Strategy & Leadership

• Develop and implement a comprehensive legal strategy aligned with business objectives and growth plans.
• Advise executive leadership and the Board on legal, regulatory, and governance matters including risk, compliance, fundraising, and strategic transactions.
• Build, lead, and mentor an in-house legal team; manage external counsel across specialties and jurisdictions.
• Establish scalable legal processes, templates, and playbooks to support rapid market entry and partnerships.

Corporate Governance & Financing

• Serve as corporate secretary for the organization and its subsidiaries; manage Board and committee governance processes.
• Oversee corporate structure, subsidiary management, and global entity compliance.
• Support equity and debt financings, including investor negotiations, due diligence, and compliance with governance frameworks.
• Collaborate with Finance and People teams on equity plan administration and stock option programs.

Commercial, Product & Partnership Counsel

• Provide legal support for commercial operations including enterprise SaaS subscriptions, professional services, and partner agreements.
• Work closely with Sales, Customer Success, and Partnerships to enable predictable deal cycles while managing risk.
• Partner with Product, Engineering, and Security teams to ensure compliance of AI-enabled workforce management platforms and integrations with applicable laws and standards.
• Offer practical product counseling on new features, AI use cases, mobile app capabilities, and international expansion.

Privacy, Data Protection & Terms of Use

• Lead the global privacy and data protection program, ensuring compliance with U.S. federal and state laws (e.g., CCPA/CPRA) and international frameworks.
• Oversee Terms of Service, privacy policies, and related product policies, keeping them current with regulatory and product changes.
• Collaborate with Security and IT on customer security reviews, audits, incident response, and data governance policies.

Labor, Employment & Workforce Compliance

• Advise on employment matters including hiring, terminations, performance management, compensation, and incentives.
• Support People team in implementing labor law-compliant policies aligned with improving hourly workers’ experience.
• Guide product features designed to help customers comply with labor and scheduling laws.

Intellectual Property & Innovation

• Develop and execute a global IP strategy covering patents, trademarks, copyrights, trade secrets, and open-source usage.
• Work with Product and Engineering to protect innovations related to AI models, algorithms, and workforce management solutions.
• Manage enforcement and defense of IP rights and respond to third-party claims.

Regulatory, Compliance & Risk Management

• Monitor legal and regulatory developments affecting AI, data privacy, employment laws, and enterprise software.
• Design and oversee risk and compliance frameworks including policies, training, internal controls, and reporting.
• Support internal investigations, compliance reviews, and ethics initiatives.
• Coordinate with insurers on coverage and manage claims as necessary.

Strategic Transactions & Corporate Development

• Lead legal aspects of mergers and acquisitions, investments, and strategic partnerships from diligence through integration.
• Provide guidance on competition, antitrust, and regulatory considerations for strategic deals.

Requirements

• J.D. degree from an accredited law school and membership in good standing with at least one U.S. state bar.
• 15+ years of combined experience in top-tier law firms and in-house roles, including significant time as General Counsel, Chief Legal Officer, or senior deputy GC at a high-growth technology or SaaS company.
• Deep expertise in enterprise SaaS and commercial contracting, corporate governance, venture/private equity-backed company issues, data privacy and security, and IP strategy.
• Proven track record of building and leading legal teams supporting rapid growth and international expansion.
• Business-minded advisor capable of balancing risk with strategic and commercial objectives.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in HR technology, workforce management, fintech, or data-intensive SaaS businesses.
• Prior leadership supporting AI/ML products and related ethical, regulatory, and data governance issues.
• Experience supporting global customers and operations across North America, EMEA, and APAC.
• Experience working with large enterprise and strategic partners such as SAP or other HCM vendors.

Skills & Attributes

• Exceptional judgment, integrity, and discretion; trusted partner to executives and Board.
• Strong communication skills with ability to translate complex legal issues into clear guidance.
• Collaborative, low-ego leadership style focused on enabling business success.
• Practical and fast-paced approach suitable for a high-growth environment.
• Commitment to improving the experience of frontline hourly workers.

Compensation & Benefits

• Base salary range: $250,000 - $300,000 plus bonus and stock equity.
• Competitive compensation packages determined by location, experience, education, and skills.
• Benefits include $0 monthly premium medical, dental, and vision plans effective from day one.
• 401(k) plan, discretionary paid time off, paid holidays, parental leave, equity participation.
• Monthly wellness reimbursement and monthly lunch benefits.

Additional Information

• Full-time, exempt position.
• Some travel required for meetings with customers, partners, investors, regulators, and internal teams.

Location

• Remote position with compensation adjusted based on candidate’s location.