Legal Counsel (Remote) - United States

Overview

The organization is seeking an in-house lawyer to provide legal support across three portfolios: two acquisitive groups focused on acquiring and scaling established software companies, and a startup portfolio. Responsibilities vary day to day and may include negotiating SaaS and vendor deals, advising on employment matters, protecting intellectual property, maintaining corporate records, and supporting legal work related to acquisition integration.

Responsibilities

Commercial & contracts

• Draft, review, and negotiate agreements that keep the businesses running, including:
  • Software licensing
  • SaaS agreements
  • Customer, vendor, and partnership agreements
• Build practical templates and playbooks to help business teams move quickly with less legal friction
• Advise on technology and AI licensing questions as they arise

Day-to-day operational support

• Serve as the first point of contact for portfolio company leaders on a range of legal questions
• Support employment matters and HR initiatives, including:
  • Policies
  • Contracts
  • Workplace issues
• Manage IP matters, including software licensing, ownership, and protection
• Identify legal risk early and work with business teams on sensible, proportionate fixes

Corporate & compliance

• Maintain corporate records and keep corporate formalities and governance current across entities
• Provide guidance on regulatory compliance for U.S. and international operations
• Coordinate with outside counsel and international stakeholders on multi-jurisdictional matters
• Assist with post-close integration from a legal and operational standpoint

Requirements

• J.D. from an accredited law school; admitted and in good standing in at least one U.S. state
• 4+ years of legal practice (experience at a law firm and then in-house operational work is an asset)
• Strong drafting and negotiation skills for commercial and technology agreements
• Experience with technology, software, and AI licensing agreements, with a solid understanding of SaaS business models
• Experience handling employment law and HR-related legal matters
• Working knowledge of commercial contracts, IP, and corporate governance
• Sound, practical judgment and the ability to provide clear answers and a path forward
• Comfort juggling many matters and stakeholders at once, often across different companies
• Clear communication with non-lawyers
• Legal authorization to work in the United States

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience supporting acquisition-related legal integration
• Demonstrated ability to provide business teams with templates and playbooks

Compensation & Benefits

• Comprehensive health benefits, including medical, dental, vision, basic life, AD&D, LTD, STD, EAP, FSA, critical illness, accident insurance, and hospital indemnity insurance
• 401(k) plan
• Unlimited vacation
• Opportunities for growth and career development

Location

• United States (legal authorization to work in the United States required)