Deputy General Counsel

Patriot Software; Canton (OH); Hybrid; USD 150,000 - 215,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) with company match

Home office setup stipend

Job summary

Patriot Software in Canton, Ohio, is seeking a Deputy General Counsel to lead the strategic legal function and collaborate with the General Counsel on corporate, governance, transactional, and general business law matters.

This hybrid role requires a JD with an Ohio bar, 7+ years of experience, and the ability to manage multiple priorities while delivering high-quality legal coverage for a growing software company.

Qualifications

• Juris Doctor degree from an accredited law school; bar admission in Ohio.
• 7+ years of corporate/transactional experience at a law firm or in-house.
• Experience with corporate formation, governance, and multi-entity structures.
• Knowledge of corporate finance topics such as deal terms, cap tables, valuations, and investor rights.
• Ability to work across commercial, regulatory, compliance, and employment matters; strong judgment.

Responsibilities

• Lead entity formation, governance, and maintenance across Patriot's affiliated entities.
• Draft, review, and maintain intercompany agreements, and support related governance approvals.
• Serve as a regular point of contact for the Board on entity governance matters.
• Support corporate finance and transactional matters, including financing-related agreements and investor documentation.
• Partner with Finance and outside tax advisors on the tax aspects of entity structuring and intercompany matters.
• Partner with the General Counsel to ensure full legal coverage across the department - including commercial, customer, compliance, and employment matters - and serve as a responsive resource for business partners across the company.
• Advise leadership on corporate transactions and product initiatives.
• Advise on legal and regulatory considerations affecting the company's core offerings.
• Support legal review and negotiation of agreements with Patriot's banking, payment processing, and vendor partners, in coordination with the General Counsel.

Skills

Strong communication skills

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Juris Doctor degree

Bar admission in Ohio

Job description

We’re Patriot Software - a remote-first, product-led tech company on a mission to make accounting and payroll fast, simple, and affordable for millions of American businesses. With 175+ team members across the U.S. and a collaborative office hub in Canton, Ohio, we’re building software that empowers the backbone of the American economy.

What We Believe In

Creating great products starts with creating an environment where people thrive. That means connection, clarity, growth, high trust, and a culture where ideas move quickly and quality matters.

Our team lives by six core values that guide how we work, build, and serve:

• Be Customer Obsessed: We start with our customers and work backward to deliver exceptional value.
• Lead With Speed: We move fast, take smart risks, and stay ahead by acting boldly.
• Don’t Cut Corners: We own our technologies and operations to deliver a high-quality, end-to-end experience.
• Create a Better Us: We simplify, automate, spend wisely, and continuously improve.
• Follow the Golden Rule: We treat others with respect, invite feedback, and commit even when we disagree.
• Grow, Be a Leader: We expect leadership at all levels and pursue excellence as a high-accountability, high-trust team.

If this sounds like a place where you’d thrive, keep reading—your next opportunity might be here.

Summary:

• Job Title: Deputy General Counsel
• Job Status: Full-time
• Location: Hybrid: flexibility to work remote, with some in-office days in Canton, Ohio to support business needs
• Position Type: Direct Hire; note, this is not a contract role
• Pay Range: $150k- $215k, based on experience
• Schedule: 9:00 am - 5:00 PM EST, Monday through Friday

This role is a strategic leader of Patriot's legal function, partnering with the General Counsel and exercising independent decision-making authority within this role’s scope, all while upholding the core values and culture of Patriot. This person will bring particular depth in corporate, governance, transactional, and general business law matters, while also serving as a versatile force across the department to ensure seamless legal coverage at all times.

What You’ll Need

• Juris Doctor degree from an accredited law school; bar admission in the state of Ohio.
• 7+ years of relevant corporate/transactional experience at a law firm and/or in-house legal department, including experience in corporate formation, governance, and multi-entity organizational structures.
• Familiarity with corporate finance matters such as deal terms, cap tables, valuations, and investor rights.
• Enough tax knowledge to spot entity-structuring issues and work effectively with outside tax advisors.
• Willingness and ability to work across the full spectrum of in-house legal matters as needed, including commercial, customer, regulatory, compliance, and employment matters.
• Sound judgment and strong problem-solving skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities independently, often under tight timelines.
• Excellent written and verbal communication and interpersonal skills, including the ability to build consensus and explain legal issues in practical business terms.
• Though not required, experience with financial services, payments, or related regulatory matters is a plus.

This position is open to all candidates who legally reside and are eligible to work in the United States.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Lead entity formation, governance, and maintenance across Patriot's affiliated entities, including board consents, equity/option administration, and corporate housekeeping.
• Draft, review, and maintain intercompany agreements, and support related governance approvals.
• Serve as a regular point of contact for the Board on entity governance matters.
• Support corporate finance and transactional matters, including financing-related agreements and investor documentation.
• Partner with Finance and outside tax advisors on the tax aspects of entity structuring and intercompany matters.
• Partner with the General Counsel to ensure full legal coverage across the department - including commercial, customer, compliance, and employment matters - and serve as a responsive resource for business partners across the company.
• Advise leadership on corporate transactions and product initiatives.
• Advise on legal and regulatory considerations affecting the company's core offerings.
• Support legal review and negotiation of agreements with Patriot's banking, payment processing, and vendor partners, in coordination with the General Counsel.

Please note this is a sample of what you’ll be doing. This job requires you to be able to adapt to change quickly in order to deliver an exceptional customer experience. Your duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Location & Commitments:

This position is open to all candidates who legally reside and are eligible to work in the United States, and who are located near Canton, Ohio, as this is a hybrid position. This position is currently not open to applicants in the following locations: Alaska, California, Hawaii, Washington D.C.

Working hours are established by each team and department based on business needs. For this role, core working hours are typically between 9:00 am - 5:00 pm EST, Monday through Friday. Due to the nature of our business, we have busy seasons and right-nows that occasionally require working outside of core hours.

Patriot Software is an equal opportunity employer. We make employment decisions based on qualifications, merit, and business needs. We do not discriminate against any employee or applicant on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, and related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, ancestry, age, disability, genetic information, military or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.

We are committed to providing reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities and to applicants and employees with pregnancy-related limitations. If you need an accommodation during the application or interview process, please contact People Operations.

More Reasons to Love Patriot

Great products start with great people—which is why we invest in our team so they can do their best work. In addition to a culture that encourages innovation and ownership, our full‑time employees enjoy a comprehensive suite of benefits designed to help our team thrive inside and outside of work.

• Paid time off, inclusive of vacation and sick time
• Paid holidays
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Section 125 HSA and FSA accounts
• Benefits beginning the first of the month following hire
• Company-paid life, short-term, and long-term disability insurance
• 401(k) with company match
• Up-to-date hardware and equipment provided
• Flexible scheduling and opportunities for advancement
• Engaging and collaborative company culture
• Home office setup stipend after introductory period

Are you ready to take the next step in your career?

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