Remote Assistant General Counsel – Employment & Contracts

Robert Half (on behalf of a global AI/data services company); New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

Robert Half (on behalf of a global AI/data services company) seeks an Assistant General Counsel to oversee a sophisticated legal function in a primarily remote setting. The role blends employment counseling, commercial contracts, privacy, compliance, and business advisory work.

You will draft and negotiate SaaS and licensing agreements and provide practical employment guidance to HR. The position reports to the General Counsel and requires a J.D.

Qualifications

• J.D. from an ABA-accredited law school.
• Bar admission in New Jersey or eligible for NJ in-house certification.
• 5–7+ years of experience in employment counseling and commercial contracts.
• In-house or public company experience in tech/AI sector preferred.

Responsibilities

• Draft and negotiate SaaS and licensing agreements.
• Provide practical employment advice to HR.
• Advise on regulatory risks affecting the business.
• Support the General Counsel and collaborate with cross-functional teams.

Skills

Employment counseling

Commercial contracts

Education

J.D. from ABA-accredited law school

Job description

Robert Half (on behalf of a global AI/data services company) seeks an Assistant General Counsel to oversee a sophisticated legal function in a primarily remote setting. The role blends employment counseling, commercial contracts, privacy, compliance, and business advisory work.

You will draft and negotiate SaaS and licensing agreements and provide practical employment guidance to HR. The position reports to the General Counsel and requires a J.D.