Associate Corporate Counsel

The Role

We’re looking for an Associate Corporate Counsel to be a versatile generalist to support the Legal team on corporate, commercial, product, and employment legal matters. In this role, you’ll primarily focus on corporate governance and commercial contracting, while providing support across all legal functions as needed. The ideal candidate is entrepreneurial, organized, and thrives in a fast-paced, quickly-changing environment.

What You’ll Do

• Assist with a broad range of corporate governance and transactional matters (e.g., drafting Board and committee resolutions, managing corporate structure, updating governing documents, capital table management, disclosures and reporting, etc.).
• Draft, review, and negotiate a wide variety of commercial agreements with customers and vendors, advising internal stakeholders on contract interpretation, risk mitigation, and compliance.
• Update and maintain GoGuardian’s public-facing terms of service and related policies and, as needed, help advise product and engineering teams on a wide range of legal issues (e.g., privacy, data security, intellectual property rights, consumer protection laws, and responsible AI, etc.).
• Support employment matters as needed, including maintaining and improving form agreements and plans (e.g., offer letters, employment agreements, commission plans, etc.).
• Drive the preparation, implementation, and refinement of legal forms, processes, and procedures to support the legal team’s scalability.
• Keep abreast of applicable laws, regulations and industry guidance that impact GoGuardian’s agreements and business practices. 
• Support the legal team’s needs on a variety of other topics as necessary, including intellectual property, litigation support, and other subject areas as they arise.

Who You Are

• 2+ years of experience in a law firm and/or technology company (corporate and/or transactional focus preferred).
• J.D. from a well-regarded law school and an active bar membership in at least one state.
• Knowledgeable about software and technology.
• Possess a practical, business-oriented approach to problem-solving and risk management, with the ability to clearly communicate complex legal issues to business partners.
• Strong drafting and negotiating skills.
• Exceptional organizational skills with proven ability to manage multiple simultaneous projects, balance competing priorities, and work autonomously.
• Eager to learn and grow as an in-house lawyer and take initiative in a fast-paced, ever-changing, dynamic environment.
• Fueled by the opportunity to truly impact the education landscape.
• Something else? Tell us! We want to learn more about you…

What We Offer 

• Competitive pay, complete health insurance, 401(k) matching, and an employee equity plan.
• Flexible time off, paid holidays, paid parental leave, and a paid year-end holiday break.
• A robust catalog of benefits that support your professional growth and personal wellbeing, including work from home funds, fertility & adoption reimbursement, and more…

Plus the intangible:

• A varied and challenging role in an innovative, global company.
• Supportive, driven colleagues who have your back and share your passion.

The typical base salary range for this position is $145,000 - $165,000 per year. The range displayed on this job posting reflects the minimum and maximum target for new hire base pay for this position and your pay will be determined by a variety of factors, including your primary work location, skills, qualifications and experience. Additional benefits information is listed on our careers page.