Associate General Counsel, Securities & Corporate Legal

Lemonade, Inc.; New York (NY); On-site; USD 225,000 - 250,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Equity

401(k) match

Health & wellness coverage

Paid vacation

Parental leave

Job summary

Lemonade, Inc. in New York, NY, seeks a senior corporate lawyer to navigate securities, governance, and transactional work for a public high-growth company. Reporting to the CLO, you’ll collaborate with executives and the Board on capital markets, M&A, and governance matters.

We value drive, efficiency, and adaptability, and encourage AI-powered legal workflows. This role requires 10+ years of experience and readiness to work in NYC three days per week.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of relevant legal experience at a nationally recognized law firm and/or public company legal department.
• J.D. from an accredited law school and admission to practice in at least one U.S. jurisdiction in good standing.
• Deep expertise in securities law, public company reporting, SOX compliance, and corporate governance.
• Proven M&A and strategic transaction experience, including cross-functional project management and coordination of outside counsel.
• Strong contract negotiation and drafting skills, with experience advising senior executives, boards, and audit committees.
• Genuine enthusiasm for AI-powered legal tools, and a track record of building or improving legal workflows with technology.
• Ready to work in our NYC office 3 days per week.
• Please note that we are unable to sponsor applicants for work visas.

Responsibilities

• Lead legal support for capital markets activities, including equity offerings, debt issuances, and capital management initiatives.
• Advise management and the Board on SEC, NYSE, and other securities law requirements, including periodic reporting, insider trading compliance, Regulation FD, and Rule 10b5-1 plans.
• Manage disclosure controls and procedures, proxy statements, Form 4 filings, and investor communications.
• Drive legal execution of acquisitions, divestitures, joint ventures, and strategic investments, including due diligence, transaction structuring, and negotiation.
• Oversee significant commercial agreements, vendor contracts, and strategic partnerships, while building scalable contracting processes and templates.
• Advise executive leadership and the Board on corporate governance matters, fiduciary duties, and delegations of authority.
• Support Board and committee meetings as Assistant Corporate Secretary, and monitor regulatory and legislative developments across our operating jurisdictions

Skills

Securities law

M&A

Contract negotiation

Education

J.D. from an accredited law school

Job description

Associate General Counsel, Securities & Corporate Legal

New York, United States | Legal | Full-time

Not your everyday company

Lemonade completely reinvented how insurance works. As a customer-centric tech company, we created an insurance experience that is smart, instant, and delightful.

At Lemonade, you’ll be working with a group of like-minded makers, who get a kick out of moving fast and delivering great products. We surround ourselves with some of the smartest, most motivated, creative people who are filled with positive energy and good karma.

Unlike most publicly traded companies, we’re nimble and efficient. We take pride in the fact that we still think and operate like a startup. We don’t care much about titles and hierarchy and instead focus on innovation, bold moves, and challenging the status quo.

We’re built as a lean, data-driven organization that relies on a common understanding of objectives and goals to provide teams with autonomy and ownership. We don’t like spending our days in meetings and we skip committees altogether. At Lemonade, there’s no such thing as going over someone’s head. We have zero tolerance for bureaucracy, office politics, and lean-back personalities.

As a Public Benefit Corporation and a certified B-Corp, we deliver environmental and social impact using our products and tech. Through our Giveback program, we partner with organizations such as the ACLU, New Story, The Humane Society, Malala Fund, American Red Cross, 360.org, charity: water, and dozens of others, and have donated millions towards reforestation, education, animal rights, LGBTQ+ causes, access to water, and more.

Awarded ‘best workplace’

Best Workplace and Best-Led Company by Inc.Magazine

“World Changing” by FastCompany

Recognized as a World Changing Idea by Fast CompanyMagazine

Ranked #1 Home insurance inAmerica

Won best renters and homeowners insurance in America by US News, andothers

Best Pet Insurance inAmerica

Rated “Best Overall Pet Insurance” by Better Homes &Gardens

Rated 4.9 on the AppStore

Among the highest rated apps of alltime

What you’re applying for

We're looking for a senior corporate lawyer to help Lemonade navigate the legal complexities of being a public, high-growth company at the intersection of insurance and AI. Reporting into our CLO, this role sits at the center of Lemonade's Legal team, partnering directly with executive leadership and the Board on everything from capital markets and M&A to corporate governance and commercial strategy.

We believe three things matter for every role at Lemonade: drive to push through challenges, efficiency that keeps standards high while moving fast, and adaptability that lets you pivot with data and AI insights. These aren't buzzwords, they're how we actually work.

We’ve been AI-native since 2015. We're building the future of insurance with AI at its core, and we love people who are genuinely excited to learn and grow alongside these tools.

In this role you'll

Lead legal support for capital markets activities, including equity offerings, debt issuances, and capital management initiatives

Advise management and the Board on SEC, NYSE, and other securities law requirements, including periodic reporting, insider trading compliance, Regulation FD, and Rule 10b5-1 plans

Manage disclosure controls and procedures, proxy statements, Form 4 filings, and investor communications

Drive legal execution of acquisitions, divestitures, joint ventures, and strategic investments, including due diligence, transaction structuring, and negotiation

Oversee significant commercial agreements, vendor contracts, and strategic partnerships, while building scalable contracting processes and templates

Advise executive leadership and the Board on corporate governance matters, fiduciary duties, and delegations of authority

Support Board and committee meetings as Assistant Corporate Secretary, and monitor regulatory and legislative developments across our operating jurisdictions

What you'll need

10+ years of relevant legal experience at a nationally recognized law firm and/or public company legal department

J.D. from an accredited law school and admission to practice in at least one U.S. jurisdiction in good standing

Deep expertise in securities law, public company reporting, SOX compliance, and corporate governance

Proven M&A and strategic transaction experience, including cross-functional project management and coordination of outside counsel

Strong contract negotiation and drafting skills, with experience advising senior executives, boards, and audit committees

Genuine enthusiasm for AI-powered legal tools, and a track record of building or improving legal workflows with technology

Ready to work in our NYC office 3 days per week

Please note that we are unable to sponsor applicants for work visas.

Lemonade's US base salary range for this full-time position is $225,000 - $250,000 plus equity + benefits. Our salary ranges are determined by role, level, and location. Within the range, individual pay is determined by work location and additional factors, including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training. Our competitive total rewards package includes comprehensive health & wellness coverage, equity, a 401(k) plan with employer match, 20 paid vacation days, and parental leave.

Things to know…

Lemonade is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusivity. We never discriminate on the basis of race, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, disability, age, or other legally protected status. If you require reasonable accommodations due to religious beliefs, pregnancy, or disabilities, let us know at any time.

Property and casualty insurance is provided by Lemonade Insurance Company (LIC), 5 Crosby St., 3rd floor, New York, NY 10013 or Metromile Insurance Company (MIC), 3080 N. Civic Center Plaza, Scottsdale, AZ 85251. Life Insurance provided by North American Company for Life and Health Insurance®, Administrative Office, One Sammons Plaza, Sioux Falls, SD 57193.

Lemonade Insurance Agency, LLC (LIA) and Metromile Insurance Services LLC (MIS) are licensed insurance agents and appointed by LIC and MIC and both LIA and MIS receive compensation based on the premiums for the insurance policies each sells. Further information is available upon request.

Lemonade Life Insurance Agency, LLC (LLIA) is acting as the agent of North American Company for Life and Health Insurance® (policy form LS181 and LS 182 or state version including all applicable endorsements and riders). LLIA receives compensation for the insurance policies it sells and is a sub-producer of Bestow Agency, LLC. Life insurance quotes are provided by Bestow Agency, LLC dba Bestow Insurance Services in CA, who is the licensed agent. Products or issue ages may not be available in all jurisdictions. Limitations or restrictions may apply. Not available in New York. Our application asks about your lifestyle and health; your answers allow us to save you time and avoid offline medical exams.