Legislative Counsel

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Posted Sep 26, 2026

Remote · US Full Time
$193K – $244K/yr

Overview

This role supports legislative and labor regulatory engagement as a core function. The work involves analyzing emerging requirements, building compliance frameworks, and shaping the regulatory conversation related to gig economy platforms, marketplace operations, and labor practices.

Responsibilities

  • Coordinate cross-functional regulatory responses with a clear, well-analyzed legal perspective for legislative matters affecting operations.
  • Complete comprehensive legal review of legislation impacting gig economy participants, marketplaces, retailers, and consumers.
  • Provide actionable legal guidance to business partners to support compliant operations.
  • Develop and document legal frameworks and compliance best practices for meeting legislative and regulatory mandates.
  • Manage relationships with external counsel, trade associations, and industry partners, including participation in cross-industry initiatives.
  • Build and share internal expertise in emerging areas of law relevant to the organization’s business.

Requirements

  • Juris Doctor (JD) degree.
  • 3+ years of experience practicing law.
  • Demonstrated ability to synthesize, analyze, and provide precise legal advice in response to legislative updates.
  • Experience working with legislative bodies, government agencies, or regulatory matters.
  • Proven success supporting compliance initiatives and executing legal frameworks.
  • Understanding of legislative processes and the regulatory landscape.

Preferred Qualifications

  • Experience with legislative or regulatory strategy.
  • Familiarity with issues facing marketplace platform companies, gig economy platform companies, or similarly highly regulated businesses.

Compensation & Benefits

Compensation and benefits are highly market-competitive and vary by location.

  • This role is remote.
  • Base pay depends on the candidate’s permanent work location.
  • Offers may vary based on factors including candidate experience and skills.
  • This role is eligible for a new hire equity grant as well as annual refresh grants.

Base pay ranges (US-based candidates):

  • CA, NY, CT, NJ: $231,000—$244,000 USD
  • WA: $221,000—$233,500 USD
  • OR, DE, ME, MA, MD, NH, RI, VT, DC, PA, VA, CO, TX, IL, HI: $212,000—$224,000 USD
  • All other states: $193,000—$203,500 USD

Location

Remote

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