Associate Legal Counsel

Summary

Join BambooHR as an Associate Legal Counsel and gain hands-on experience in corporate law within a growing organization. This Utah-based hybrid position requires some in-office days and involves contract review and negotiation, legal research and compliance, risk management, and cross-functional support. The ideal candidate is a recent law school graduate or attorney with up to two years of experience, strong analytical and problem-solving skills, and excellent communication abilities. BambooHR offers a fantastic company culture, competitive benefits including paid time off, health benefits, retirement plan, and professional development opportunities, along with amazing office amenities and flexible work models. Employment is contingent upon passing a background and credit check.

Requirements

• Have recently completed your Juris Doctor (JD) degree from an accredited law school
• Have been admitted to the bar (or are pending admission), preferably in Utah
• Have developed strong analytical and problem solving skills and can apply them in a variety of legal situations
• Have an incredibly high standard of ethics
• Be an excellent verbal and written communicator and can convey complex information clearly and effectively
• Have a knack for building strong relationships of trust across an organization and have a collaborative approach to solving problems
• Have the ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously and prioritize work to meet deadlines efficiently
• Have a keen attention to detail, ensuring accuracy and thoroughness in all tasks

Responsibilities

• Draft, review, and negotiate a variety of agreements (NDAs, vendor agreements, data processing agreements, partnership contracts, etc.) and collaborate with internal stakeholders to ensure contract terms align with company policies and goals
• Conduct legal research on contractual, corporate, regulatory, and compliance issues; monitor legal/regulatory changes impacting the business; and assist in implementing necessary adjustments
• Participate in internal audits and compliance reviews while supporting the legal team in identifying and mitigating potential legal, contractual and regulatory risks
• Assist in responding to legal inquiries and collaborate with various departments (Marketing, Partnerships, Sales, Finance, HR, Operations, etc) to provide legal advice and guidance

Preferred Qualifications

• Have up to two years of legal experience, in-house or at a firm (preferably in corporate law, contracts, or a related field)
• Have experience clerking in an in-house legal environment, bonus if it is in technology or SaaS
• Have developed basic familiarity with key contractual and compliance matters (particularly those that pertain to a corporate setting)
• Be proficient in using legal research tools and software (e.g., Westlaw, LexisNexis) and contract lifecycle management tools

Benefits

• 4 weeks paid time off, 11 paid holidays, and we pay you to go on vacation
• Medical with HSA and FSA options, dental, and vision
• 401(k) with a generous company match, access to a personal financial planner, and both legal and life insurance
• We pay for a one year subscription to Financial Peace University and you walk away with financial savvy and a bonus
• Get paid to give your time to the community
• We can help cover some educational expenses
• Amazing Office Amenities: full size gym, pickleball courts, a great office cafe, and free fountain drinks!
• In-Person Onboarding: Bamboo Beginnings at our Draper, UT headquarters!
• Flexible Work Models: In-office, work-from-home, or hybrid, depending on position and location