Associate General Counsel

Summary

Join Esusu as Associate General Counsel, reporting to the Chief Legal Officer, to lead critical legal initiatives across various departments. You will provide expert legal counsel to executive leadership, manage regulatory filings and litigation, and drive strategic legal transactions. This role demands a visionary legal strategist with exceptional judgment and a solutions-driven approach. You will foster a culture of legal excellence and continuous improvement, coach junior staff, and lead cross-functional collaborations. The position requires a JD from an accredited law school, 8-12 years of experience, and expertise in commercial transactions, regulatory compliance, and in-house counsel responsibilities. Esusu offers a competitive salary, RSUs, 401(k), full medical, dental, and vision insurance, commuter benefits, paid parental leave, a remote work environment, and flexible PTO.

Requirements

• JD from an accredited law school and active membership in good standing with at least one U.S. state bar
• 8-12 years of experience practicing law, with demonstrated expertise in commercial transactions, regulatory compliance, and in-house counsel responsibilities
• Proven track record of leading legal initiatives that impact multiple departments or functions
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively in high-ambiguity environments and develop creative solutions to new or undefined challenges
• Experience overseeing complex regulatory filings, litigation management, and strategic legal transactions
• Recognized expertise in risk management, regulatory compliance, and litigation strategy
• Superior written and verbal communication, drafting, and negotiation skills
• Strategic business mindset with the ability to translate complex legal concepts into actionable business guidance
• Exceptional leadership skills with experience coaching junior staff and driving cross-functional collaboration
• Demonstrated ability to participate in strategy development and align legal approaches with organizational goals

Responsibilities

• Lead complex legal initiatives impacting multiple departments, develop creative solutions to new or undefined challenges, and drive high-stakes projects ensuring legal deliverables align with corporate goals
• Provide expert counsel to executive leadership on sophisticated legal matters, regulatory developments, and strategic risk management to enable business growth while safeguarding organizational interests
• Oversee complex regulatory filings, litigation strategy, and high-value legal transactions, leveraging your recognized expertise in risk management and compliance to protect the company's interests
• Drive continuous improvement of departmental workflows and collaborate on organization-wide process improvements, developing scalable legal frameworks that support business objectives while mitigating risk
• Coach and develop junior staff, fostering a culture of continuous learning while facilitating collaboration and alignment within the legal team and across departments
• Lead negotiation and execution of sophisticated, high-stakes agreements and transactions, ensuring alignment with business strategy and legal best practices
• Lead complex cross-functional collaborations, ensuring legal requirements are seamlessly integrated into business operations while participating in strategy development to align legal approaches with organizational goals

Preferred Qualifications

Expertise in fintech, SaaS, ecommerce and FTC, CCPA, and FCRA a plus

Benefits

• Competitive Salary - for Series B startup - $180,000 - $200,000
• Restricted Stock Units (RSU)
• 401(k) Plan
• Full Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance
• Commuter Benefits
• Paid Parental Leave
• Remote Work Environment – 100% virtual
• Flexible PTO Policy
• Mission driven company with strong culture