In-House Counsel

Description

Darrow is on a mission to find and resolve every legal violation, and we are looking for a talented Senior Associate Counsel to help us transform the justice system.

Our AI-powered Justice Intelligence Platform empowers plaintiffs’ attorneys to discover and litigate cases that help bring compensation to millions of victims, enforce corporate compliance, and protect the public against fraud and wrongdoing.

If you are a person who values doing well while doing good, this job is for you. Imagine walking into work every day knowing that you are using your skills to make a positive impact on the world.

About the Role

We are seeking an In-House Counsel to own high-impact work across commercial, product, governance, privacy, employment, and financing, playing a key role in guiding business strategy and building scalable legal foundations.

Responsibilities:

• Drive commercial legal work, including drafting and negotiating customer, partner, and reseller agreements.
• Shape and advance product-facing privacy and regulatory documentation, including Terms of Use and Privacy Policies.
• Support financing rounds and strategic transactions, including investor documentation and diligence.
• Oversee corporate governance matters, including board processes, resolutions, and entity-level compliance.
• Guide IP strategy to ensure effective protection and use of company assets.
• Oversee procurement and vendor contracting, ensuring alignment with risk and procurement standards.
• Advise on employment matters, including policies, agreements, and employee relations.
• Monitor legal and regulatory developments and provide practical guidance.
• Maintain and refine legal templates and knowledge resources.

Requirements

• Law degree from a leading institution.
• 7+ years of legal experience, with a strong combination of top-tier law firm training and hands-on in-house experience at a Saas tech company (startup experience preferred).
• Strong commercial background with demonstrated experience supporting complex transactions and cross-functional business initiatives.
• Proven experience developing and scaling compliance programs, including privacy and product-facing regulatory frameworks.
• Experience advising on IP strategy and the protection of intellectual property assets.
• Demonstrated success in developing and implementing legal strategies and operational plans aligned with business objectives.
• Excellent project management skills, with proficiency in legal operations, efficiency tools, and methodologies.
• Demonstrated ability to build and maintain legal infrastructure, including templates, playbooks, knowledge bases, and internal legal tools.
• Team player, self-starter, and comfortable navigating ambiguity in a fast-paced environment.
• Native-level English proficiency, with exceptional written and verbal communication skills.