Associate General Counsel

Annual Base Salary: $185,000–$260,000 per year

Discretionary Bonus: 15% of annual base salary

The stated base salary range applies across all U.S. locations. Final compensation may vary based on geographic location, skills, relevant experience, market data, and internal equity. In addition to base salary, non-sales roles are eligible for a discretionary bonus, along with a comprehensive benefits package. Sales incentives may apply where applicable.

Travel: Up to 10%

About the Opportunity

This opportunity is with a large commerce technology organization that connects brands, suppliers, and retailers and provides technology designed to support e-commerce growth, multichannel operations, product expansion, and margin optimization. Its network supports more than 40,000 companies across hundreds of commerce channels and represents more than $50 billion in annual gross merchandise value. Its solutions span commerce, marketing, and delivery.

The Associate General Counsel, Americas will report to the General Counsel, with direction from the Deputy General Counsel and other members of the Legal team. This role serves as a trusted legal advisor to business leaders and stakeholders, supporting commercial transactions, employment matters, corporate governance, data privacy, commercial bankruptcy, and compliance activities throughout the Americas. The position may also provide support in jurisdictions outside the Americas when appropriate.

The role requires significant experience negotiating complex technology agreements, advising on a broad range of employment law matters, and providing practical, business-oriented legal counsel. Success requires sound judgment, strong business acumen, and the ability to independently navigate complex legal and business matters in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

Commercial Transactions & Business Partnership

• Negotiate, draft, review, and manage a broad range of commercial agreements, including SaaS agreements, technology and licensing agreements, strategic partnership agreements, procurement contracts, confidentiality agreements, and other business-critical documents.
• Provide practical, risk-based legal guidance that supports commercial objectives while protecting organizational interests.
• Partner with Sales and business leaders to facilitate efficient deal execution and support revenue growth initiatives.

Employment & People Support

• Advise the People team on recruitment, employment, compensation, benefits, workforce planning, and employee relations matters.
• Draft and review employment agreements, offer letters, separation agreements, compensation plans, confidentiality agreements, and related documentation.
• Counsel stakeholders on grievances, disciplinary matters, workplace investigations, and other employment-related issues.
• Support organizational initiatives while ensuring compliance with applicable labor and employment laws.

Legal Operations, Compliance & AI Enablement

• Develop and maintain scalable legal processes, playbooks, templates, and policies that improve consistency, efficiency, and risk management.
• Use AI-enabled tools and emerging technologies to streamline legal research, contract review, knowledge management, and workflow automation.
• Promote an AI-first approach by identifying opportunities to improve productivity, automate repetitive work, and enhance legal service delivery.
• Monitor and advise on legislative, regulatory, and industry developments that may affect the business.
• Evaluate and adopt new technologies, including AI-powered solutions, that improve legal team efficiency, scalability, and business partnership.
• Support corporate governance activities, entity management, annual filings, audits, and regulatory reporting.
• Advise on data privacy, data security, and AI governance matters, including security questionnaires, data protection agreements, privacy framework submissions, DSAR requests, DPIAs, PIAs, ROPAs, and related obligations.
• Support enterprise risk management, compliance initiatives, and other corporate legal matters.

Cross-Functional Collaboration & Strategic Support

• Partner with stakeholders across Sales, Finance, Product, Engineering, Marketing, People, and other business functions to provide strategic legal counsel.
• Coordinate with external counsel and advisors as needed.
• Lead or support special projects involving procurement, real estate, compliance, dispute resolution, and other business priorities.
• Contribute to the continued development of the Legal function through process improvement, knowledge sharing, and operational excellence.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications

• 10+ years of relevant experience in a law firm and/or in-house legal department supporting business operations.
• Juris Doctor from an accredited law school and active bar membership in good standing.
• Significant experience negotiating, drafting, and interpreting commercial contracts, including SaaS, licensing, and technology agreements.
• Experience advising on employment law matters and supporting People or HR organizations.
• AI-forward legal experience with fluency across multiple AI platforms.
• Comfort working directly in Salesforce CRM tools.
• Demonstrated experience using AI-enabled tools, automation technologies, or legal technology platforms to improve productivity, streamline workflows, and enhance legal operations.
• Ability to evaluate and responsibly use emerging technologies, including AI solutions, while maintaining appropriate legal judgment, confidentiality, and risk management practices.
• Excellent verbal, written, analytical, and negotiation skills.
• Strong business judgment and the ability to provide practical, solutions-oriented legal advice.
• Proficiency with common workplace technologies, including Microsoft Office, Salesforce, DocuSign, Microsoft Teams, and related applications.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage competing priorities and deadlines.
• Flexibility to support stakeholders across multiple time zones when needed.
• Exceptional interpersonal skills and the ability to build trusted relationships at all levels of an organization.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in SaaS, e-commerce, or technology companies.
• Experience supporting global or multi-jurisdictional organizations.
• Experience supporting privacy, compliance, corporate governance, employment, or risk management matters.
• A proactive, business-oriented mindset focused on practical solutions.
• Medical, dental, and vision coverage, including affordable health care plans and employer HSA contributions starting on Day 1.
• 6% 401(k) employer match.
• 20 days of Paid Time Off.
• 9 company-paid holidays.
• 2 paid floating holidays.
• 2 wellness days.
• PTO increases to 22 days after 3 years of service and 25 days after 5 years of service.
• 12 weeks of primary caregiver leave.
• 4 weeks of secondary caregiver leave.
• Accident, critical illness, and hospital indemnity insurance.
• Legal assistance and identity theft insurance plans.
• Life insurance equal to 2x annual salary.
• Access to the Calm app and an Employee Assistance Program.
• Culture and team-building activities.
• Tuition assistance.
• Charitable contribution matching of up to $250 per year.
• Remote-first working conditions designed to support work-life balance.
• Opportunity to work with leading brands and retailers.
• Collaboration with experienced professionals across multiple business functions.
• Inclusive and welcoming work environment.
• Access to generous time-off and wellness programs.
• Industry-competitive compensation and total rewards benefits.

Travel

Travel of up to 10% is required.