Legal Counsel

SimpleClosure

Legal Counsel responsible for business-oriented legal advice and contract negotiations at a startup. Contributing to the customer dissolution lifecycle and managing legal communications across teams.

Posted 7/20/2026full-timeNew York City • California, New York • 🇺🇸 United StatesJuniorMid-Level💰 $125,000 - $165,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in providing business-oriented legal advice, drafting and negotiating commercial agreements, and conducting legal research to support organizational growth. Strong ability to communicate complex legal concepts clearly to non-legal stakeholders while managing legal risks effectively.

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JD From ABA-Accredited Law SchoolActive Membership In U.S. State Bar2-4 Years Legal ExperienceStrong Drafting SkillsExcellent Communication Skills

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Hard Skills

Commercial ContractingLegal ResearchRisk AssessmentRegulatory ComplianceContract NegotiationCorporate TransactionsDissolution Lifecycle SupportLegal AnalysisTemplate DevelopmentPlaybook Improvement

Soft Skills

Detail-OrientedIndependent OperationBusiness AcumenClear CommunicationActionable Guidance

Industry Keywords

Corporate DissolutionLicensingData PrivacyIn-House PracticeSales Team Support

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Provide practical, business-oriented legal advice to teams across the organization, including sales, operations, customer success, marketing, engineering and partnerships
Draft, review, and negotiate a range of commercial agreements, including licensing, vendor, and partner contracts
Advise the sales team on legal and regulatory questions arising in the customer acquisition process, including joining prospect and customer calls
Support customer-facing legal communications and escalations across the dissolution lifecycle
Conduct legal research and analysis to support expansion into new U.S. jurisdictions
Identify and assess legal risks across business initiatives and develop practical mitigation strategies
Help build and improve internal templates, playbooks, and processes that enable teams to move faster while managing risk
Review customer-facing and marketing materials for legal and regulatory compliance
Coordinate with outside counsel on specialized matters as needed
Take on additional projects and priorities as the business scales

Requirements

What you’ll need

JD from an ABA-accredited law school; active membership in good standing with at least one U.S. state bar
2-4 years of legal experience, ideally a mix of law firm and in-house
Strong commercial instincts: comfortable reviewing contracts, spotting risk, and advising business teams without over-lawyering
Excellent communicator who can translate complex legal concepts into clear, actionable guidance for non-legal stakeholders
Detail-oriented with strong drafting skills
Comfortable operating independently in a fast-paced startup environment with limited supervision
Interest in or exposure to corporate dissolution, licensing or data privacy is a plus but not required
Prior experience in corporate transactions, commercial contracting, or general in-house practice is a plus but not required

Benefits

Comp & perks

Competitive equity package
Comprehensive health benefits, including medical, dental, and vision
Life insurance
Unlimited paid time off
Hybrid work environment in NY (Midtown) or Los Angeles (Santa Monica)
Two company-wide offsites each year
401(k) with Traditional and Roth options, with immediate eligibility