[Hiring] Legal Counsel @Extend

Role Description

As Legal Counsel, you’ll be involved in the day-to-day business and operations of a fast-paced tech company. In this role, you will be a key contributor to the legal team and company as a whole.

• Work on a wide array of legal matters, from negotiating and drafting commercial contracts to analyzing regulatory, intellectual property, employment and international issues.
• Assist with general corporate matters and strategic transactions.
• Refine legal processes and collaborate on cross-functional projects.
• Provide broad exposure, strategically advising revenue, marketing, People/HR, programs, finance, engineering and products teams, as well as senior leadership.

This is a role for a highly motivated attorney who is proactive and passionate about problem-solving and finding business solutions.

If you are looking to make an impact at a fast-growing company and be part of a hardworking and fun team, we’d love to talk with you!

Qualifications

• J.D. degree from an A.B.A. accredited law school; admitted to and in good standing with a state bar.
• 3-5 years at a top law firm with a preference for some previous in-house experience.
• Ability to multitask, problem solve, prioritize, think critically and exercise judgment.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Willingness to go above and beyond to achieve results while setting high standards and aiming for continuous improvement.
• Excitement about working cross-functionally and on projects that are new and/or unfamiliar.

Requirements

• Provide legal support for corporate and commercial transactions.
• Independently lead contract drafting and negotiations for a variety of commercial contracts and complex matters.
• Advise cross-functionally across revenue, marketing, People/HR, programs, finance, engineering, and products teams.
• Build and scale the legal function.
• Support public company readiness.
• Assist with the preparation and planning for board and committee meetings.
• Help oversee global corporate administration efforts, including compliance with international, federal and state laws, maintaining foreign and domestic entities, and executive compensation and stock administration.

Benefits

• Working with a great team from diverse backgrounds in a collaborative and supportive environment.
• Competitive salary based on experience, with full medical and dental & vision benefits.
• Stock in an early-stage startup growing quickly.
• Generous, flexible paid time off policy.
• 401(k) with Financial Guidance from Morgan Stanley.

Expected Pay Range

$175,000 - $200,000 per year salaried*

*The target base salary range for this position is listed above. Individual salaries are determined based on a number of factors including, but not limited to, job-related knowledge, skills and experience.

Extend does not provide immigration-related sponsorship for this role.