Associate Counsel, Corporate

This position is listed on behalf of a partner company, who manages all applications and next steps. Our partner is looking for an Associate Counsel, Corporate based in the United States.

This role offers an opportunity for a business-minded legal professional to provide strategic and practical counsel within a fast-growing technology-driven environment. You will support a broad range of corporate, commercial, privacy, and technology matters while partnering closely with cross-functional teams. The position requires a strong understanding of contracts, governance, and regulatory considerations within fintech, SaaS, or similar industries. You will help shape legal frameworks that enable innovation while managing risk across products, operations, and business initiatives. Working closely with leadership and internal stakeholders, you will translate complex legal requirements into actionable solutions. This is an impactful role for a proactive attorney who enjoys ownership, collaboration, and solving challenging business problems.

Accountabilities:: As an Associate Counsel, Corporate, you will provide comprehensive legal support across corporate operations, technology initiatives, and commercial activities. You will act as a trusted advisor to internal teams by balancing business objectives with legal and regulatory requirements.

Draft, review, negotiate, and maintain commercial agreements, including SaaS agreements, software licensing agreements, vendor contracts, and data processing agreements.

Develop and update user-facing legal documentation such as terms of service, privacy policies, acceptable use policies, trader agreements, and related disclosures.

Support corporate governance activities, including entity maintenance, corporate documentation, and organization of company records.

Advise product, engineering, cybersecurity, privacy, procurement, compliance, and leadership teams on legal considerations impacting business operations.

Provide guidance on data privacy and cybersecurity matters, including incident response preparation and data access requests.

Support management of litigation matters, subpoenas, and external legal resources when specialized expertise is required.

Serve as a legal resource for customer-facing teams by interpreting agreements, policies, eligibility requirements, and operational rules.

Conduct legal research and deliver practical recommendations regarding regulatory developments, legal risks, and contractual matters.

Create and deliver internal training sessions and presentations covering legal and compliance topics.

Manage multiple priorities independently while maintaining accuracy, responsiveness, and strong stakeholder relationships.

Requirements:

The ideal candidate is an experienced attorney with strong corporate and commercial expertise, excellent judgment, and the ability to operate effectively in a fast-paced technology environment.

Juris Doctor (JD) degree from an accredited law school and active license to practice law in at least one U.S. jurisdiction.

4–6 years of legal experience gained in-house or at a mid-to-large law firm, with experience in corporate, commercial, and technology transactions.

Strong background drafting and negotiating SaaS agreements, licensing agreements, vendor contracts, and technology-related commercial agreements.

Experience supporting corporate governance activities, including entity management and corporate documentation.

Knowledge of privacy and cybersecurity matters, including familiarity with regulations such as GDPR, CCPA, GLBA, and other data privacy requirements.

Experience advising fintech, SaaS, technology, trading, or similarly regulated organizations is preferred.

Strong business acumen with the ability to provide practical, solution-oriented legal advice.

Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to explain complex legal concepts to non-legal audiences.

Ability to manage competing priorities, work independently, and operate effectively under changing business needs.

Strong attention to detail, organizational skills, and professional judgment when handling sensitive information.

Proficiency with Microsoft 365, Google Drive, document management systems, collaboration tools, and business technology platforms.

Benefits:

Competitive base salary range of $185,000 – $210,000 , depending on experience, skills, and location.

Performance-based bonus eligibility.

Flexible work environment with remote and hybrid options available.

Company-paid holidays and generous family leave benefits.

Paid time off policy designed to encourage meaningful rest and recovery.

Competitive 401(k) matching program.

Health, dental, and vision insurance coverage for eligible employees.

Wellness support and contributions toward health-related benefits.

Food and grocery budget support.

Additional perks designed to promote employee well-being and work-life balance.

Opportunity to make a meaningful impact within a growing technology organization.

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