Key skills
LeadershipCommunication
About this role
Role Overview
- Review customer, vendor, partner, and procurement agreements to identify legal, financial, operational, and compliance risks.
- Advise internal stakeholders on contract structure, liability, indemnification, intellectual property, privacy, and other legal considerations.
- Develop and maintain contract templates, legal standards, and approval processes.
- Ensure agreements align with company policies, risk tolerance, and strategic objectives.
- Review proposed contract modifications and provide guidance on legal implications.
- Maintain and improve the company's overall contracting framework.
- Serve as the primary legal advisor to the executive leadership team.
- Support mergers, acquisitions, asset purchases, and other corporate transactions.
- Assist with corporate filings, entity management, and governance requirements.
- Develop internal policies and procedures to support organizational growth and compliance.
- Advise operations and leadership on employment-related matters, including hiring, performance management, investigations, disciplinary actions, terminations, and workforce planning.
- Provide guidance regarding employee and independent contractor classification, wage and hour compliance, leave requirements, and multi-state employment laws.
- Review and support employment agreements, separation agreements, contractor agreements, and workplace policies.
- Partner with People Operations to identify and mitigate employment-related risks.
- Monitor legal developments affecting remote workforces and ensure organizational compliance across jurisdictions.
- Support responses to unemployment claims, worker classification inquiries, labor agency investigations, and related regulatory matters.
- Monitor legal and regulatory developments that may impact the organization.
- Advise on privacy, data protection, consumer protection, and other compliance matters.
- Develop practical compliance processes and internal controls.
- Support responses to government inquiries, regulatory matters, and legal disputes.
- Advise leadership on legal implications of operational, financial, and strategic decisions.
- Support acquisitions, integrations, and corporate restructuring activities.
- Provide guidance on insurance claims, disputes, demand letters, and potential litigation.
- Assist in responding to government inquiries, audits, and regulatory matters.
- Evaluate legal risks associated with new products, partnerships, vendors, and business initiatives.
- Develop practical policies and procedures that support organizational growth while maintaining compliance.
- Manage relationships with outside counsel and specialized legal advisors.
- Determine when specialized expertise is required and coordinate legal work accordingly.
- Oversee legal spend and ensure efficient use of external resources.
- Advise on legal and compliance issues related to voter engagement, voter registration, political communications, election administration, and campaign activities.
- Monitor legal and regulatory developments affecting election-related programs and civic technology.
- Assess legal risks associated with election, campaign, and voter outreach initiatives.
- Coordinate with specialized election counsel when necessary.
Requirements
- Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited law school.
- Active bar membership in good standing.
- 8+ years of legal experience, including substantial experience in business law, corporate law, employment law, or commercial contracting.
- Strong understanding of contract review, risk assessment, corporate governance, and employment law.
- Experience advising senior leadership on legal and business matters.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Ability to balance legal risk with practical business needs.
Benefits
- Medical, Vision, & Dental Insurance
- 401(k) plan
- Employee Stock Options
- Employer-paid Life Insurance
- Short/Long Term Disability Insurance
- Flexible Time Off & Paid Company Holidays
- Flexible Spending Account
- Parental Leave
- Flexible Schedules
- Professional Development Stipend
- Monthly Office Upkeep Stipend