Legal Counsel

Acceleration Partners, LLC; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 160,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Remote work

Medical/dental/vision insurance

401K with matching

Open Paid Time Off

Wellness breaks

Paid parental leave

Technology/education allowances

Job summary

Acceleration Partners is seeking a full-time, remote Legal Counsel to join its in-house team. The role centers on drafting, reviewing, and negotiating client and vendor contracts. Qualified candidates hold a J.D.

and active bar membership with 8+ years of contract law experience; in-house or agency experience and GDPR familiarity are strongly preferred. You will support compliance, data privacy, HR matters and governance across the company’s global entities while enjoying 100% remote work and

Qualifications

• J.D. degree and active bar membership required.
• Deep knowledge of contract law and negotiation.
• Experience with data privacy matters (e.g., GDPR) preferred.

Responsibilities

• Draft, review and negotiate client and vendor contracts.
• Support compliance, data privacy and HR/employment matters.
• Assist with basic corporate governance across global entities.

Skills

Contract law

Compliance

Data privacy

In-house experience

GDPR familiarity

Education

J.D.

Job description

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Legal Counsel

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Organising Institution / Firm

Acceleration Partners

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Remote (EST or CST preferred) / New York, NY

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J.D. and active bar membership with 8+ years of legal experience (meaningful depth in contract law).

Job

Full Opportunity Brief

Title: Legal Counsel
Category: Jobs
Organiser: Acceleration Partners
Location: Remote (EST or CST preferred) / New York, NY
Eligibility: J.D. and active bar membership (or retired in good standing) with 8+ years of legal experience, specifically with meaningful depth in contract law. Prior in-house or agency/services industry experience and familiarity with data protection/privacy matters (e.g., GDPR) are strongly preferred.
Deadline: Not specified
Fees: None
Salary/Compensation: $160,000 - $180,000 + bonus (depending on location and experience)
Description: Acceleration Partners is seeking a full-time, remote Legal Counsel to serve as an in-house legal resource. The role primarily focuses on drafting, reviewing, and negotiating client and vendor contracts. Additionally, the Legal Counsel will support compliance, data privacy, HR/employment matters, and basic corporate governance across the company's global entities.
Key Benefits: 100% remote work, group medical/dental/vision coverage, 401K with matching, Open Paid Time Off, wellness breaks, paid parental leave, and technology/education allowances.
Application Link: Not specified
Contact Information: Not specified