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General Counsel
Remote, United States
Company Overview
Legion Technologies is the pioneer in AI-powered workforce management. Our SaaS platform helps large, distributed enterprises maximize labor efficiency while improving the experience of hourly employees through AI-driven demand forecasting, automated scheduling, time & attendance, and employee engagement tools.(Legion)
Our mission is to transform hourly jobs into good jobs by giving businesses intelligent automation and employees greater flexibility, transparency, and control via an easy-to-use mobile app.(Legion)
Role Summary
The General Counsel ("GC") is the chief legal officer of Legion Technologies and a key member of the executive leadership team. This role is responsible for:

• Leading Legion's global legal, intellectual property, and corporate functions
• Serving as a strategic partner to the CEO, executive team, and Board of Directors
• Building and scaling a high-performing legal organization that supports Legion's next phase of growth, globalization, and product innovation

The GC will own the company's overall legal strategy across commercial/SaaS, privacy and data protection, AI governance, labor and employment, corporate governance, IP, regulatory compliance, and risk management.(Legion)
Key Responsibilities
1. Legal Strategy & Leadership

• Develop and execute a comprehensive legal strategy that aligns with Legion's business objectives and growth plans in AI-powered workforce management.
• Advise the CEO, executive team, and Board on key legal, regulatory, and governance matters, including risk, compliance, fundraising, and strategic transactions.
• Build, lead, and mentor a high-performing in-house legal team; manage external counsel efficiently across specialties and jurisdictions.
  Establish scalable processes, templates, and playbooks to support rapid go-to-market and partnership execution.

2. Corporate Governance & Financing

• Serve as corporate secretary for Legion Technologies and its subsidiaries; manage all Board and committee governance processes, including agendas, materials, minutes, and consents.
• Oversee corporate structure, subsidiary management, and global entity compliance.
• Support equity and debt financings, including negotiations with investors, diligence, and ongoing compliance with investor rights and governance frameworks.
• Partner with Finance and People teams on equity plan administration, stock option programs, and related disclosures.

3. Commercial, Product & Partnership Counsel

• Own legal support for Legion's commercial operations, including:
• Enterprise SaaS subscriptions and professional services agreements
• Channel, OEM, marketplace, and strategic partner agreements
• Data processing, DPA, and information security terms
• Work closely with Sales, Customer Success, and Partnerships to enable predictable deal cycles while appropriately managing risk.
• Partner with Product, Engineering, and Security to ensure Legion's AI-enabled WFM platform, APIs, and integrations with partners (e.g., SAP SuccessFactors and other HR platforms) comply with applicable laws, industry standards, and customer requirements.
• Provide practical, business-oriented product counseling on new features, AI use cases, mobile app capabilities, and international expansion.

4. Privacy, Data Protection & Terms of Use

• Own Legion's global privacy and data protection program, including compliance with U.S. federal and state laws (e.g., CCPA/CPRA) and international frameworks where applicable.
• Oversee Legion's Terms of Service, privacy policy, and related product policies, ensuring they remain up to date with evolving regulatory requirements and product capabilities.
• Work with Security and IT to support customer security reviews, audits, and incident response readiness.
  Develop and maintain policies and training related to data governance, acceptable use, and ethical AI usage within the platform.

5. Labor, Employment & Workforce Compliance

• Advise on employment matters across Legion's workforce, including hiring, terminations, performance management, compensation, and incentive programs.
• Support the People team in implementing policies that are compliant with applicable labor laws and consistent with Legion's mission to improve hourly workers' experience.
• Provide guidance on product features designed to support customers' compliance with labor and scheduling laws (e.g., predictable scheduling, good faith estimates, overtime rules), in partnership with Product and Customer Success.

6. Intellectual Property & Innovation

• Develop and implement Legion's global IP strategy, including patents, trademarks, copyrights, trade secrets, and open-source usage.
• Partner with Product and Engineering to identify and protect innovations related to AI models, algorithms, data pipelines, and workforce management solutions.
  Manage enforcement and defense of Legion's IP rights and respond to third-party claims.

7. Regulatory, Compliance & Risk Management

• Identify and monitor evolving legal and regulatory developments affecting:
• AI and machine learning
• Data privacy and security
• Employment and labor laws
• Enterprise software and cloud services
• Design and oversee a risk and compliance framework that includes policies, training, internal controls, and reporting.
• Support internal investigations and compliance reviews; partner with HR and other functions on ethics and integrity initiatives.
• Coordinate with insurers and brokers on appropriate coverage (e.g., E&O, cyber, D&O) and manage claims as needed.

8. Strategic Transactions & Corporate Development

• Lead legal aspects of M&A, investments, and strategic partnerships, from diligence and transaction negotiation through integration.
  Provide structured guidance on competition, antitrust, and other regulatory considerations for strategic deals.

Qualifications
Required

• J.D. degree from an accredited law school and membership in good standing with at least one U.S. state bar.
• 15+ years of combined experience in top-tier law firm and in-house roles, with significant time as General Counsel, Chief Legal Officer, or senior deputy GC at a high-growth technology or SaaS company.
• Deep experience advising on:
• Enterprise SaaS and commercial contracting
• Corporate governance and venture-backed/private equity-backed company issues
• Data privacy and security
• IP strategy and licensing
• Demonstrated track record of building and leading legal teams that support rapid growth and international expansion.
• Proven ability to operate as a business-minded advisor, balancing risk with strategic and commercial objectives.

Preferred Qualification

• Experience in HR tech, workforce management, fintech, or other data-intensive SaaS businesses.
• Prior leadership supporting AI/ML products and associated ethical, regulatory, and data governance issues.
• Experience supporting global customers and operations across North America, EMEA, and APAC.

Prior work with large enterprise and strategic partners (e.g., SAP, other HCM vendors).
Skills & Attributes

• Exceptional judgment, integrity, and discretion; trusted partner to executives and Board.
• Strong communication skills, with the ability to translate complex legal issues into clear, actionable guidance for non-legal stakeholders.
• Highly collaborative, low-ego leadership style with a focus on enabling the business.
• Bias toward practicality and speed; comfortable operating in a fast-paced, high-growth environment.

Passion for Legion's mission to transform hourly jobs and improve the experience of frontline workers.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

• This is a full-time, exempt position.
• Some travel may be required to meet with customers, partners, investors, regulators, and internal teams.
• Legion offers a competitive compensation package including salary, equity, and comprehensive benefits. (To be tailored by HR/Comp.)

COMPENSATION & BENEFITS
Salary Range: Base Salary Range: $250,000 - $300,000 + Bonus + Stock Equity
At Legion, we offer competitive compensation and benefits packages to all employees. As a fully remote employer, pay for positions is determined using local, national, and industry-specific survey data.
Our posted salary range is done so in good faith based on national data and may be refined for a candidate's region/town/cost of living. We strive to make competitive offers allowing employees room for future growth. Salaries will be based on the applicant's location, level of experience, education, and specialized knowledge and skills. Additionally, we consider the external market rate, the amount we have budgeted internally, and internal equity within the company for the same position.
Benefits include, but are not limited to:

• $0 monthly premium and other flexible medical, dental, and vision plans effective on the first day of employment
• 401k plan
• Discretionary Paid Time Off and Paid Holidays
• Parental Leave
• Equity
• Monthly Wellness Reimbursement
• Monthly Lunch on Legion

ABOUT LEGION
Join Legion's mission to turn hourly jobs into good jobs. We're a remote, mission-driven team seeking exceptional talent to propel this vision. Embrace a culture that's collaborative, fast-paced, and entrepreneurial. With us, you'll grow your skills, work closely with experienced executives, and contribute significantly to our mission.Our award-winning AI-native workforce management platform is intelligent, automated, and employee-centric and has proven to deliver 13x ROI. We help labor-intensive organizations maximize labor efficiency and employee engagement simultaneously. Legion has earned recognition for its innovation, including spots on the Inc. 5000 list, Forbes' Next Billion Dollar Startups, and awards for our AI technology. Backed by leading investors such as Norwest Venture Partners, Stripes, First Round Capital, XYZ Ventures, Webb Investment Network, Workday Ventures, and NTT DOCOMO Ventures, we're making real change.
If you're ready to make an impact and grow your career, Legion is where you belong. Join us in making hourly work rewarding and fulfilling.
BACKGROUND AND OPPORTUNITY
There are almost 75 million hourly workers in the United States, representing more than half of the entire workforce. Historically, managing hourly employees has been difficult due to high attrition (average of 60%) and high replacement costs (average of $3,200 per employee in retail). The ongoing labor shortage and competition from the gig economy, make it more difficult to attract and retain hourly employees. The top reasons hourly employees leave their jobs are a lack of schedule empowerment, poor communication with employers, and an inability to get paid early. Gen Z and the millennial workforce demand gig-like flexibility, modern technology, and compelling work options. Legion's mission is to turn hourly jobs into good jobs, serving the hourly workers who make up the majority of the US workforce. We believe in empowering employees and helping employers be efficient and innovative by enabling intelligent automation powered by Legion's Workforce Management platform to optimize labor efficiency and enhance the employee experience simultaneously. Legion WFM was built for the cloud with AI at the core and designed to handle the complexity of modern businesses and meet the needs of today's hourly employees. Our team is comprised of dedicated individuals from all backgrounds and experiences, globally distributed across all time zones.
For more information, visit https://legion.co
EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY
Legion Technologies is proud to be an equal-opportunity employer and is committed to maintaining a diverse and inclusive work environment. All qualified applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, disability, marital status, familial status, sexual orientation, pregnancy, genetic information, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, veteran status, and any other legally protected status under federal, state, or local anti-discrimination laws.
DISABILITY ACCOMMODATION
For individuals with disabilities who need additional assistance at any point in the application and interview process, please email recruiting@legion.co
Legion is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, religion, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, veteran, disability status, or any other basis covered by appropriate law.
How We Determine What We Pay
As a global employer, Legion determines pay for positions using local, national, and industry-specific survey data. We evaluate external equity and the cost of labor/prevailing wage index in the relative marketplace for jobs directly comparable to jobs within our company. Our posted salary range is based on national data and may be refined for a candidate's region/town/cost of living. For new hires, we strive to make competitive offers allowing the new employee room for future growth. Salaries will be based on the applicant's location, level of experience, education, and specialized knowledge and skills. Additionally, we consider the external market rate, the amount we have budgeted internally, and internal equity within the company for the same position. An employee/candidate with a stronger skill set will receive higher pay.
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