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Legion

General Counsel

RemoteUnited States only
Published
Experience
C-Level
Employment
Full-time
Company size
Startup
$250k–$300k/yr
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Executive legal leader for a US remote General Counsel role. Needs J.D., active good standing with at least one U.S. state bar, 15+ years in top-tier law firm and in-house roles, and significant GC/CLO/senior deputy GC experience at a high-growth technology or SaaS company. Must be strong in enterprise SaaS contracting, corporate governance, privacy/security, IP, legal team leadership, and international expansion.

What you'll do

  • Lead Legion’s global legal, intellectual property, and corporate functions.
  • Serve as a strategic partner to the CEO, executive team, and Board of Directors.
  • Build and scale a high-performing legal organization that supports Legion’s next phase of growth, globalization, and product innovation.
  • Own the company’s overall legal strategy across commercial/SaaS, privacy and data protection, AI governance, labor and employment, corporate governance, IP, regulatory compliance, and risk management.
  • Develop and execute a comprehensive legal strategy aligned with Legion’s business objectives and growth plans in AI-powered workforce management.
  • Advise the CEO, executive team, and Board on key legal, regulatory, and governance matters, including risk, compliance, fundraising, and strategic transactions.
  • Build, lead, and mentor a high-performing in-house legal team.
  • Manage external counsel efficiently across specialties and jurisdictions.
  • Establish scalable processes, templates, and playbooks to support rapid go-to-market and partnership execution.
  • Serve as corporate secretary for Legion Technologies and its subsidiaries.
  • Manage all Board and committee governance processes, including agendas, materials, minutes, and consents.
  • Oversee corporate structure, subsidiary management, and global entity compliance.
  • Support equity and debt financings, including negotiations with investors, diligence, and ongoing compliance with investor rights and governance frameworks.
  • Partner with Finance and People teams on equity plan administration, stock option programs, and related disclosures.
  • Own legal support for Legion’s commercial operations, including enterprise SaaS subscriptions and professional services agreements.
  • Own legal support for channel, OEM, marketplace, and strategic partner agreements.
  • Own legal support for data processing, DPA, and information security terms.
  • Work with Sales, Customer Success, and Partnerships to enable predictable deal cycles while appropriately managing risk.
  • Partner with Product, Engineering, and Security to ensure Legion’s AI-enabled WFM platform, APIs, and integrations with partners comply with applicable laws, industry standards, and customer requirements.
  • Provide practical, business-oriented product counseling on new features, AI use cases, mobile app capabilities, and international expansion.
  • Own Legion’s global privacy and data protection program, including compliance with U.S. federal and state laws and international frameworks where applicable.
  • Oversee Legion’s Terms of Service, privacy policy, and related product policies.
  • Work with Security and IT to support customer security reviews, audits, and incident response readiness.
  • Develop and maintain policies and training related to data governance, acceptable use, and ethical AI usage within the platform.
  • Advise on employment matters across Legion’s workforce, including hiring, terminations, performance management, compensation, and incentive programs.
  • Support the People team in implementing policies compliant with applicable labor laws and consistent with Legion’s mission.
  • Provide guidance on product features designed to support customers’ compliance with labor and scheduling laws.
  • Develop and implement Legion’s global IP strategy, including patents, trademarks, copyrights, trade secrets, and open-source usage.
  • Partner with Product and Engineering to identify and protect innovations related to AI models, algorithms, data pipelines, and workforce management solutions.
  • Manage enforcement and defense of Legion’s IP rights and respond to third-party claims.
  • Identify and monitor evolving legal and regulatory developments affecting AI and machine learning.
  • Identify and monitor evolving legal and regulatory developments affecting data privacy and security.
  • Identify and monitor evolving legal and regulatory developments affecting employment and labor laws.
  • Identify and monitor evolving legal and regulatory developments affecting enterprise software and cloud services.
  • Design and oversee a risk and compliance framework that includes policies, training, internal controls, and reporting.
  • Support internal investigations and compliance reviews.
  • Partner with HR and other functions on ethics and integrity initiatives.
  • Coordinate with insurers and brokers on appropriate coverage and manage claims as needed.
  • Lead legal aspects of M&A, investments, and strategic partnerships, from diligence and transaction negotiation through integration.
  • Provide structured guidance on competition, antitrust, and other regulatory considerations for strategic deals.

What they require

  • J.D. degree from an accredited law school.
  • Membership in good standing with at least one U.S. state bar.
  • 15+ years of combined experience in top-tier law firm and in-house roles.
  • Significant time as General Counsel, Chief Legal Officer, or senior deputy GC at a high-growth technology or SaaS company.
  • Deep experience advising on enterprise SaaS and commercial contracting.
  • Deep experience advising on corporate governance and venture-backed/private equity-backed company issues.
  • Deep experience advising on data privacy and security.
  • Deep experience advising on IP strategy and licensing.
  • Demonstrated track record of building and leading legal teams that support rapid growth and international expansion.
  • Proven ability to operate as a business-minded advisor, balancing risk with strategic and commercial objectives.
  • Preferred: Experience in HR tech, workforce management, fintech, or other data-intensive SaaS businesses.
  • Preferred: Prior leadership supporting AI/ML products and associated ethical, regulatory, and data governance issues.
  • Preferred: Experience supporting global customers and operations across North America, EMEA, and APAC.
  • Preferred: Prior work with large enterprise and strategic partners such as SAP or other HCM vendors.
  • Exceptional judgment, integrity, and discretion.
  • Trusted partner to executives and Board.
  • Strong communication skills, with the ability to translate complex legal issues into clear, actionable guidance for non-legal stakeholders.
  • Highly collaborative, low-ego leadership style with a focus on enabling the business.
  • Bias toward practicality and speed.
  • Comfortable operating in a fast-paced, high-growth environment.
  • Passion for Legion’s mission to transform hourly jobs and improve the experience of frontline workers.
  • Some travel may be required to meet with customers, partners, investors, regulators, and internal teams.

Benefits

  • Competitive compensation package including salary, equity, and comprehensive benefits.
  • Bonus.
  • Stock equity.
  • $0 monthly premium and other flexible medical, dental, and vision plans effective on the first day of employment.
  • 401k plan.
  • Discretionary Paid Time Off and Paid Holidays.
  • Parental Leave.
  • Equity.
  • Monthly Wellness Reimbursement.
  • Monthly Lunch on Legion.
  • Fully remote employer.
  • Collaborative, fast-paced, and entrepreneurial culture.
  • Opportunity to grow your skills.
  • Work closely with experienced executives.
  • Contribute significantly to Legion’s mission.

Legion provides an AI-native workforce management platform that helps labor-intensive organizations maximize labor efficiency and employee engagement, with a mission to turn hourly jobs into good jobs.

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