General Counsel

Expert Executive Recruiters (EER Global); United States; On-site; USD 180,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

Unknown company in the AI/product space seeks an experienced In-House Counsel to lead the U.S. legal function, advise leadership and the Board, and support international expansion. The role combines governance, SEC compliance, and broad regulatory matters with strategic business partnerships.

The candidate will work closely with CEO and senior leadership, manage outside counsel, and drive efficient legal processes in a high-growth environment.

Qualifications

• JD from an accredited U.S. law school and admitted to practice in at least one U.S. jurisdiction.
• 5+ years of legal experience, including substantial in-house experience.
• 3+ years of in-house experience at a publicly traded company with SEC reporting, securities compliance, public disclosures, and corporate governance.
• 2+ years of experience with 10-Ks, 10-Qs, 8-Ks, proxy matters, Section 16, and other securities requirements.
• 3+ years working directly with a Board, CEO, CFO, and executive leadership team.
• 2+ years of commercial contracting experience, preferably SaaS/AI/tech/data-driven businesses.
• Strong business judgment, communication, and negotiation skills.

Responsibilities

• Advise the CEO, CFO, Board, and executive leadership on corporate, securities, governance, commercial, and regulatory matters.
• Lead SEC reporting, securities compliance, public disclosures, and Board governance (10-Ks, 10-Qs, 8-Ks, proxy matters, Section 16).
• Draft, review, and negotiate SaaS, enterprise, data licensing, vendor, partnership, and other commercial agreements.
• Advise on privacy, data protection, AI regulations, intellectual property, employment, and other legal matters.
• Support M&A transactions and post-acquisition integration.
• Collaborate with Finance, Sales, HR, Product, Engineering to provide practical legal advice.
• Manage outside counsel and build lean, efficient legal processes and templates.

Skills

In-house experience

Board/Executive collaboration

Contract negotiation

Regulatory/compliance awareness

SaaS/Tech knowledge

Education

JD from US law school

Job description

Our client is a publicly traded AI product company on a mission to humanize how technology interacts with users, delivering personalized and intelligent customer experiences at scale. Operating across the U.S., the Americas, and the Asia-Pacific region, the company is growing rapidly at the intersection of innovation and complex global regulation. As AI continues to reshape technology and human interaction, and legal plays a critical role in navigating evolving regulatory frameworks, we are seeking a hands-on In-House Counsel to lead the company’s U.S. legal function, advise senior leadership and the Board, and support responsible business expansion across jurisdictions.

The role:

We are seeking a hands-on, strategic In-House Counsel to own the company’s U.S. legal function while collaborating closely with international teams. This role combines public-company legal matters, corporate governance, securities and SEC compliance, commercial contracts, and broader legal and regulatory matters.

This role requires significant experience working within a publicly traded company, including hands-on experience with SEC reporting, securities compliance, public disclosures, and Board governance. You will work closely with the CEO, CFO, Board, and executive leadership team, providing practical, business-oriented legal advice and helping the company navigate legal risk while supporting its growth objectives.

The role offers

a competitive U.S. market compensation package, along with the opportunity to grow within a company currently experiencing hypergrowth on a global scale. This position will play a key role in supporting the company’s continued international expansion, with significant opportunities for professional growth as the business evolves and scales.

Key Responsibilities:

• Advise the CEO, CFO, Board, and executive leadership team on corporate, securities, governance, commercial, and regulatory matters.
• Lead and support SEC reporting, securities compliance, public disclosures, and Board governance, including 10-Ks, 10-Qs, 8-Ks, proxy matters, and Section 16.
• Draft, review, and negotiate SaaS, enterprise, data licensing, vendor, partnership, and other commercial agreements.
• Advise on privacy, data protection, AI regulations, intellectual property, employment, and other legal matters.
• Support M&A transactions and post-acquisition integration.
• Partner with Finance, Sales, HR, Product, Engineering, and other teams to provide practical, business-oriented legal advice.
• Manage outside counsel and build efficient legal processes, workflows, and templates for a lean legal function.

Qualifications:

• JD from an accredited U.S. law school; admitted to practice in at least one U.S. jurisdiction.
• 5+ years of legal experience, including substantial in-house experience.
• 3+ years of in-house experience at a publicly traded company, including hands-on SEC reporting, securities compliance, public disclosures, and corporate governance.
• 2+ years of direct experience with 10-Ks, 10-Qs, 8-Ks, proxy matters, Section 16, and other securities requirements.
• 3+years of experience working directly with a Board of Directors, CEO, CFO, and executive leadership team.
• 2+ years of commercial contracting experience, preferably within SaaS, AI, technology, or data-driven businesses, with additional experience in privacy, IP, employment, regulatory, or M&A matters.
• Strong business judgment, communication, and negotiation skills, with the ability to work independently, operate hands-on in a lean legal function, and determine when to involve outside counsel.

Equal Opportunity Statement

The company is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes applications from all qualified candidates. Employment decisions are based on merit, experience, and business needs, without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, or any other protected status. Compensation and benefits are competitive and aligned with the U.S. market, and all opportunities for professional development, career growth, and contribution to strategic initiatives are offered in a fair and non-discriminatory manner. Employment with the company is at-will, which means either the employee or the company may end the employment relationship at any time, with or without cause or notice.