This position is listed on behalf of a partner company, who manages all applications and next steps. Our partner is looking for a General Counsel based in United States.
This is a pivotal senior leadership role at the heart of a rapidly scaling, tech-enabled organization undergoing a critical transition toward mature public company operations. You will serve as the chief legal advisor to the board, CEO, and executive leadership team, shaping legal strategy while directly influencing broader corporate direction. The role spans public company governance, regulatory compliance, and enterprise-wide risk management across a diversified portfolio of operating companies. You will lead the evolution of legal infrastructure, ensuring systems, processes, and controls scale effectively with continued growth. This position requires a unique blend of strategic thinking and hands-on execution, operating in a fast-moving, entrepreneurial environment. You will also play a key role in strengthening governance discipline, financial rigor, and organizational resilience. This is a rare opportunity to help define how a modern public company is built and governed from the inside.
This position is listed on behalf of a partner company, who manages all applications and next steps. Our partner is looking for a General Counsel based in United States.
This is a pivotal senior leadership role at the heart of a rapidly scaling, tech-enabled organization undergoing a critical transition toward mature public company operations. You will serve as the chief legal advisor to the board, CEO, and executive leadership team, shaping legal strategy while directly influencing broader corporate direction. The role spans public company governance, regulatory compliance, and enterprise-wide risk management across a diversified portfolio of operating companies. You will lead the evolution of legal infrastructure, ensuring systems, processes, and controls scale effectively with continued growth. This position requires a unique blend of strategic thinking and hands-on execution, operating in a fast-moving, entrepreneurial environment. You will also play a key role in strengthening governance discipline, financial rigor, and organizational resilience. This is a rare opportunity to help define how a modern public company is built and governed from the inside.
Accountabilities:
- Oversee all public company compliance obligations, including SEC filings (10-K, 10-Q, 8-K), proxy statements, and related disclosures
- Lead SOX compliance, insider trading policies, Regulation FD adherence, and governance processes for earnings and reporting cycles
- Advise the board of directors and committees on governance matters, including charters, independence, and fiduciary responsibilities
- Manage legal function operations, including outside counsel relationships, legal spend, and scalable legal infrastructure development
- Design and strengthen internal controls, compliance frameworks, and risk governance structures across the organization
- Oversee equity compensation programs, including stock options, RSUs, and 409A valuations
- Draft and negotiate executive employment agreements, severance arrangements, and equity documentation
- Provide legal oversight across employment law matters throughout the organization’s portfolio companies
- Serve as a trusted advisor to leadership during regulatory inquiries, disputes, transactions, and crisis situations
- Deliver clear, practical legal guidance that enables informed and strategic business decision-making
- 10+ years of legal experience, including public company experience or advising public companies in an outside counsel capacity
- Strong expertise in SEC reporting, SOX compliance, corporate governance, and public company operations
- Proven ability to build and scale legal functions, systems, and processes in high-growth or resource-constrained environments
- Deep understanding of equity compensation structures, employment law, and executive agreements
- Experience working across multiple industries with strong adaptable legal judgment
- Demonstrated ability to support boards of directors and communicate effectively with executive stakeholders
- Strong commercial mindset with a track record of enabling business outcomes through legal strategy
- Exceptional communication skills, executive presence, and ability to influence at board level
- J.D. from an accredited law school required
- Experience in M&A, capital markets, commercial contracting, or data privacy regulations (GDPR/CCPA) is a strong plus
- Low-ego, hands-on leadership style with ability to mentor and develop legal talent
- Competitive executive compensation package including base salary and performance-based incentives
- Equity participation aligned with long-term company growth and value creation
- Comprehensive health coverage including medical, dental, and vision insurance for employees and families
- Paid parental leave supporting family and personal well-being
- Equity programs extended across employees, reinforcing ownership culture
- Strong work-life balance culture with emphasis on time off and unplugging
- Opportunity to shape the legal foundation of a scaling public company
- High-impact leadership role with direct influence on corporate governance and strategy.