Corporate Counsel
LearnLux Financial Wellbeing
full-time
Posted on:
Location Type: Remote
Location: United States
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Salary
💰 $175,000 - $250,000 per year
About the role
- We are hiring our first in-house legal team member to support LearnLux’s growth and day-to-day legal needs.
- This is a hands-on, execution-focused role with meaningful ownership.
- You will lead commercial contracting, support compliance and risk management, and serve as a key legal partner to the business.
- You’ll work closely with Sales, Client Success, and leadership to ensure contracts and legal decisions move forward efficiently, thoughtfully, and mitigate LearnLux’s risk.
- This role requires someone who can operate with strong judgment and autonomy.
- You will be expected to make recommendations and decisions independently, reducing reliance on external counsel and minimizing the need for escalation to leadership.
- This role is remote within the U.S., with a preference for candidates located near one of our hub locations (NYC or Denver). Occasional in-person collaboration at a hub is expected. This role reports to the COO.
Requirements
- JD and active membership in at least one U.S. state bar (multiple states preferred)
- About 8–12 years of experience, including:
- Strong commercial contracting experience (SaaS/tech preferred)
- Experience supporting high-growth or startup environments
- Demonstrated ability to operate as a solo or first legal hire
- Experience with global legal/compliance issues (directly or via managing outside counsel)
- Strong business judgment and ability to balance risk with growth
- Enjoys being hands-on while also thinking strategically
- It would be great if you also
- Experience with data privacy/security (GDPR, CCPA, etc.)
- Background in fintech, benefits, healthcare, or regulated industries
- Experience supporting international expansion or entity setup
Benefits
- Remote-first company structure
- Medical, dental, and vision
- 401(k)
- Mental wellbeing (Talkspace)
- Financial wellbeing (LearnLux)
- Paid vacation and sick leave
- Paid sabbatical after 5 years of service
- A supportive, inclusive team culture
- Opportunities for continuous learning and growth at a fast-growing startup at the cutting edge intersection of financial wellness and technology
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
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Hard Skills & Tools
commercial contractingdata privacyGDPRCCPAglobal legal compliancerisk managementcontract negotiationlegal decision-makingentity setupstartup legal support
Soft Skills
strong judgmentautonomystrategic thinkinghands-on executionbusiness judgmentrisk balancingcollaborationindependent decision-makingownershipcommunication
Certifications
JDactive membership in U.S. state bar