General Counsel

About The Role

We are seeking a strategic and hands-on Fractional General Counsel to serve as the primary legal advisor across a range of business functions. Reporting to the CEO, this role is ideal for an attorney with three+ years of experience who thrives in dynamic environments and is eager to build scalable legal infrastructure while managing risk. Key areas of impact include Legal Strategy & Risk Management, Contract Management, Regulatory & Compliance Oversight (including SOC 2), and Cross-Functional Support.

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Key Responsibilities

1. Legal Strategy & Risk Management

• Identify, assess, and mitigate legal risks across the business
• Serve as a trusted legal advisor to the CEO and internal team on strategic decisions with legal or risk impact
• Develop and implement legal policies, procedures, and playbooks
• Collaborate internally to align legal strategy with business objectives

2. Contract Management

• Draft, review, and negotiate a wide range of contracts and commercial agreements (such as MSAs, PSAs, NDAs, vendor and subcontractor agreements)
• Provide legal oversight on all vendor agreements, including redlines and risk mitigation strategies
• Maintain a contract repository with updated templates and playbooks for recurring agreements to ensure timely renewals and compliance

3. Regulatory & Compliance Oversight

• Monitor legal trends to advise on and ensure compliance with applicable US Federal, (multiple) State, and Local laws and regulations (e.g., SOC 2, HIPAA, other relevant data protection frameworks)
• Support audits and compliance assessments or inspections related to data privacy and contractual obligations
• Advise on breach notification protocols and client HIPAA-related obligations, when applicable

4. Cross-Functional Legal Support

• Partner with HR regarding state-specific compliance and regulations for both existing and future employment states
• Support Finance, Operations, and IT on legal aspects of procurement, data privacy, and IP protection

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Requirements

• JD from an accredited law school and active bar membership in Ohio or a reciprocal state
• 3+ years of legal experience, preferably in a corporate or in-house setting
• Demonstrated expertise in contract law, data privacy (SOC 2, HIPAA), and commercial agreements
• Strong analytical, negotiation, and communication skills
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities
• Ability to scale legal operations in a lean team environment

Preferred Skills

• Experience with fractional or part-time legal consulting
• Familiarity with Microsoft 365 and cloud-based collaboration tools
• Experience supporting technology clients
• Understanding of breach notification protocols and Business Associate Agreements (BAAs)

Other Details

• Salary, Hourly or retainer-based structure, commensurate with experience
• Flexible schedule with remote work options
• Opportunity to grow into a long-term strategic advisor role, with full-time potential as the company grows

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