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 senior leadership role is responsible for defining and overseeing the full legal strategy of a fast-growing, multi-business technology organization operating across travel and fintech. The General Counsel will serve as a key member of the executive leadership team, providing strategic legal guidance that directly influences business direction, risk management, and regulatory compliance. You will lead and scale a high-performing legal function while supporting rapid organizational growth in a dynamic, high-volume environment. The role spans corporate governance, commercial contracts, privacy, intellectual property, employment, litigation, and broader regulatory matters. You will work closely with the CEO, senior executives, and the Board of Directors, acting as both a strategic advisor and hands-on legal operator. This is a high-impact opportunity for a leader who thrives in complexity, builds strong teams, and brings clarity to fast-moving business challenges.
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 senior leadership role is responsible for defining and overseeing the full legal strategy of a fast-growing, multi-business technology organization operating across travel and fintech. The General Counsel will serve as a key member of the executive leadership team, providing strategic legal guidance that directly influences business direction, risk management, and regulatory compliance. You will lead and scale a high-performing legal function while supporting rapid organizational growth in a dynamic, high-volume environment. The role spans corporate governance, commercial contracts, privacy, intellectual property, employment, litigation, and broader regulatory matters. You will work closely with the CEO, senior executives, and the Board of Directors, acting as both a strategic advisor and hands-on legal operator. This is a high-impact opportunity for a leader who thrives in complexity, builds strong teams, and brings clarity to fast-moving business challenges.
Accountabilities:
- Serve as a key member of the executive leadership team, providing strategic legal counsel across corporate, commercial, regulatory, privacy, employment, IP, and risk management matters.
- Lead the development and scaling of the internal legal function, building processes, systems, and team structures that support rapid organizational growth.
- Oversee, draft, review, and negotiate a high volume of commercial agreements across multiple business units, ensuring legal and business alignment.
- Manage relationships with external counsel, selecting and overseeing legal vendors and ensuring efficient handling of specialized legal matters.
- Provide legal guidance on governance, compliance, and regulatory obligations across a fast-paced technology and fintech environment.
- Develop and deliver training and presentations for executives, employees, and the Board on key legal and compliance topics.
- Build, mentor, and scale a high-performing legal team, fostering strong collaboration and professional development.
- Continuously improve legal processes, templates, and frameworks to enable speed, efficiency, and scalable operations.
- 10+ years of legal experience, combining law firm practice (preferably Am Law 200) and in-house counsel roles in high-growth environments.
- Juris Doctor (JD) degree and active membership in the California or New York State Bar.
- Prior experience as General Counsel or Deputy General Counsel, ideally within a technology or high-growth startup environment.
- Proven track record of building, leading, and scaling legal teams in fast-paced organizations.
- Strong expertise in corporate law, commercial contracting, privacy, data use, intellectual property, and regulatory frameworks.
- Experience in fintech or highly regulated industries is strongly preferred.
- Strong ability to provide clear, practical legal advice in ambiguous and fast-moving situations.
- Excellent communication, leadership, and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to influence executive and board-level audiences.
- Strong project management and organizational skills with a proactive, hands-on leadership approach.
- Ability to build trusted relationships across internal teams and external partners.
- Competitive compensation including salary and equity participation
- Fully remote-first work model with flexible working hours
- Unlimited PTO and company-wide recharge days
- Annual team offsites and global collaboration opportunities
- Weekly lifestyle perks and travel-related employee discounts
- Generous parental leave and family-friendly return-to-work support
- Comprehensive health, dental, and vision coverage from day one
- Wellness budgets, learning funds, and professional development support
- Inclusive, high-growth environment focused on impact and career development
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