Legal Counsel

Summary

Join Extend, a modernizing force in the protection plan industry, as Legal Counsel. You will be a key contributor to the legal team, handling a wide array of legal matters, from contract negotiation to regulatory analysis. This role demands a proactive and problem-solving approach, offering broad exposure across various company teams and senior leadership. You will build and scale the legal function, driving public company readiness and advising on diverse issues. This is an opportunity to build a strong in-house legal career within a hardworking and fun team. The position offers a competitive salary, benefits, and stock options.

Requirements

• J.D. degree from an A.B.A. accredited law school; and admitted and member in good standing of a state bar, preferably New York or California
• 3-5 years at a top law firm with a preference for some previous in-house experience
• Ability to multitask, problem solve, prioritize, think critically and exercise judgment
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Willingness to go above and beyond to achieve results while setting high standards and aiming for continuous improvement
• Excitement about working cross-functionally and on projects that are new and/or unfamiliar

Responsibilities

• Provide legal support for corporate and commercial transactions
• Independently lead contract drafting and negotiations for a variety of commercial contracts and complex matters
• Build and scale the legal function
• Drive public company readiness
• Assist with the preparation and planning for board and committee meetings
• Oversee and analyze/advise with respect to global corporate administration efforts, including compliance with international, federal and state laws, maintaining foreign and domestic entities, and executive compensation and stock administration
• Advise on a multitude of issues across the company

Preferred Qualifications

Some previous in-house experience

Benefits

• Competitive salary based on experience, with full medical and dental & vision benefits
• Stock in an early-stage startup growing quickly
• Very generous, flexible paid time off policy
• 401(k) with Financial Guidance from Morgan Stanley