General Counsel @ Keystone

Counselwell Inc.; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 300,000 - 450,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual discretionary bonus

401k contribution

Competitive benefits

Job summary

Keystone is seeking its first General Counsel for a standalone, PE-backed platform business in Boston. This leadership role partners with the CEO, executive team, and Board to drive legal, compliance, and risk programs while enabling growth.

You will build and lead the legal function, oversee commercial agreements and partnerships, manage outside counsel, and own governance and risk frameworks. Compensation includes a substantial base salary plus discretionary bonus, 401k, and benefits; actual

Qualifications

• Senior in-house legal leader or senior law-firm partner with PE-backed or platform business experience.
• Strong commercial judgment and ability to navigate high-change environments.
• Experience building scalable legal functions.

Responsibilities

• Advise the CEO, leadership team, and Board on legal, governance, and risk matters.
• Build and lead Keystone’s legal function, creating scalable systems that support growth.
• Oversee key commercial agreements, partnerships, and strategic alliances.
• Partner with revenue and business‑development leaders to improve contracting efficiency.
• Manage outside counsel relationships across top‑tier firms and boutiques.
• Own governance, compliance, and risk frameworks for a PE‑backed business.
• Navigate complex matters involving privilege, conflicts, and sensitive stakeholders.

Job description

General Counsel

Location: Boston, MA (On-Site)

About The General Counsel Role

Keystone is seeking its first General Counsel for an independent company. This foundational leadership role offers real influence—ideal for someone who wants to build, shape, and lead rather than inherit a mature function. The General Counsel will serve as a strategic partner to the CEO, executive team, and Board, leading legal, compliance, and risk while actively enabling the business.

Key Responsibilities

• Advise the CEO, leadership team, and Board on legal, governance, and risk matters
• Build and lead Keystone’s legal function, creating scalable systems that support growth
• Oversee key commercial agreements, partnerships, and strategic alliances
• Partner with revenue and business‑development leaders to improve contracting efficiency
• Manage outside counsel relationships across top‑tier firms and boutiques
• Own governance, compliance, and risk frameworks for a PE‑backed business
• Navigate complex matters involving privilege, conflicts, and sensitive stakeholders

What You’ll Bring

This role may be a strong fit if you are a senior in‑house legal leader (AGC, Deputy GC, or GC) or a senior law‑firm partner with deep experience advising PE‑backed or platform businesses.

You bring strong commercial judgment, comfort in high‑change environments, sophistication around sensitive legal matters, and an interest in building something durable and meaningful.

In addition to an annual salary, we provide an annual discretionary bonus, 401k contribution, and competitive benefits package. Actual compensation will depend on the level the individual is hired into based on their skills, experience, and qualifications.

Annual Salary Range: $300,000—$450,000 USD

At Keystone we believe diversity matters. At every level of our firm, we seek to advance and promote diversity, foster an inclusive culture, and ensure our colleagues have a deep sense of respect and belonging.