Junior Counsel

Overview

A remote legal team is seeking a motivated and collaborative Junior Counsel with 1–2 years of legal experience. This early-career attorney role offers broad exposure to commercial, corporate, and compliance matters within a fast-growing, global startup environment. The position provides structured guidance and opportunities to develop practical skills, judgment, and hands-on experience.

Responsibilities

• Assist in drafting, reviewing, and supporting negotiation of contracts and agreements, primarily using standard templates and established processes, including customer, vendor, service, and SaaS agreements.
• Provide legal guidance to internal stakeholders.
• Communicate with external stakeholders as needed on customer matters.
• Support customer-related legal and operational issues, escalating complex matters when necessary.
• Support contract administration and help maintain templates, playbooks, and internal processes.
• Conduct legal research and prepare summaries, memoranda, and guidance on assigned matters.
• Assist with operational and compliance initiatives, including governance, regulatory matters, or other industry-specific requirements.
• Provide flexible support to the legal team as needed.
• Learn from senior team members and mentors to develop drafting, negotiation, and business judgment skills.

Requirements

• Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited law school.
• Licensed to practice law in at least one U.S. state.
• 1–2 years of post-law school legal experience; transactional law firm and in-house experience preferred.
• Experience with standard commercial agreements in a transactional or business-focused environment.
• Strong analytical, drafting, and organizational skills with excellent attention to detail.
• Clear and concise communication skills; ability to collaborate effectively across business functions.
• Ability to handle multiple tasks under supervision with strong prioritization skills.
• Eagerness to learn, adapt, and contribute in a fast-paced, evolving startup environment.
• Mindset focused on seizing opportunities, urgency, prioritization, operational excellence, adaptability, and openness to feedback.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience supporting compliance, governance, or regulatory initiatives.
• Exposure to SaaS or technology-related contracts.

Compensation & Benefits

• Competitive compensation package.
• Remote-first, productivity-focused work environment.
• 401(k) plan with company matching.
• Medical, vision, and dental insurance.
• Paid maternity and paternity leave.
• Summer Fridays and flexible paid time off.

Location

• United States (Remote)

Additional Information

• Authorization to work in the U.S. is required; no visa sponsorship available at this time.
• Equal opportunity employer committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion.