Senior Legal Counsel - Subscriptions

Overview

A remote-first organization with a team of over 300 employees is seeking a Senior Legal Counsel to join their Law & Policy team. This role focuses on providing dedicated legal expertise for the company’s subscription offering, ensuring compliance across multiple global jurisdictions while supporting rapid business growth.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary legal expert for subscription-related matters from ideation through launch.
• Develop and maintain the subscription legal framework to track and operationalize evolving requirements across various jurisdictions.
• Review and advise on in-product notices, terms of service, and marketing materials related to the subscription service.
• Analyze legal requirements for online payments, free trials, promotions, and multi-jurisdiction auto-renewal notices.
• Collaborate closely with product, engineering, marketing, and finance teams to integrate legal considerations into daily business decisions.

Requirements

• Minimum of 7 years of legal experience, with preference for in-house experience.
• Experience advising on subscription services, consumer-facing software products, or e-commerce, including drafting terms of service.
• Proven ability to work autonomously to proactively monitor and implement evolving legal requirements across jurisdictions.
• Strong skills in translating complex legal advice into clear, actionable guidance for non-legal stakeholders.
• Excellent time management and prioritization abilities in a fast-paced, remote work environment.
• Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree from an ABA-accredited law school.
• Active membership in good standing with a U.S. state bar.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience working in a remote-first setting.
• Familiarity with international legal compliance related to subscription services.

Compensation & Benefits

• Annual salary of $178,500 USD plus stock options.
• Compensation is consistent across professional levels regardless of geographic location.
• Eligibility for company-sponsored health benefits is limited to U.S.-based employees.
• Additional benefits include paid parental leave, office setup allowances, and co-working stipends.

Location

• This is a remote position.
• Candidates should be prepared to attend video meetings regularly.
• Travel is expected approximately twice per year for company all-hands and team retreats (4-5 days each).

Additional Information

• The role requires a full-time commitment averaging 40 hours per week with flexible scheduling and no core hours.
• Employment is contingent upon passing a background check.
• The hiring process includes the use of AI technology to assist in reviewing applications and test projects; however, all final hiring decisions are made by the recruitment team.
• The organization is committed to equal employment opportunities and prohibits discrimination based on protected characteristics.
• Reasonable accommodations are available upon request for applicants with disabilities during the hiring process.

Applicants must provide accurate and complete information; falsification may result in denial or revocation of employment offers.