General Counsel

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🤠 Texas – Remote

🤠 Texas – Remote

💵 $215k - $260k / year

⏰ Full Time

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🧑‍⚖️ General Counsel

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Civitech

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11 - 50 employees

🏛️ Government

🤝 Non-profit

☁️ SaaS

💰 $10M Series A on 2022-01

Government • Non-profit • SaaS

Civitech is a company that modernizes advocacy and campaign work by providing best-in-class civic tools that are both affordable and accessible for leaders who want to drive change in their communities. Civitech serves political action committees (PACs), party committees, campaigns, candidates, advocacy groups, and nonprofits, particularly those focused on voter engagement and promoting democracy. Their solutions include data tools, voter outreach platforms, and organizing solutions aimed at effectively mobilizing voters and facilitating equal access to the ballot box. Civitech envisions a world where every individual, regardless of their resources, can participate in and influence democracy.

📋 Description

• Review customer, vendor, partner, and procurement agreements to identify legal, financial, operational, and compliance risks. • Advise internal stakeholders on contract structure, liability, indemnification, intellectual property, privacy, and other legal considerations. • Develop and maintain contract templates, legal standards, and approval processes. • Ensure agreements align with company policies, risk tolerance, and strategic objectives. • Review proposed contract modifications and provide guidance on legal implications. • Maintain and improve the company's overall contracting framework. • Serve as the primary legal advisor to the executive leadership team. • Support mergers, acquisitions, asset purchases, and other corporate transactions. • Assist with corporate filings, entity management, and governance requirements. • Develop internal policies and procedures to support organizational growth and compliance. • Advise operations and leadership on employment-related matters, including hiring, performance management, investigations, disciplinary actions, terminations, and workforce planning. • Provide guidance regarding employee and independent contractor classification, wage and hour compliance, leave requirements, and multi-state employment laws. • Review and support employment agreements, separation agreements, contractor agreements, and workplace policies. • Partner with People Operations to identify and mitigate employment-related risks. • Monitor legal developments affecting remote workforces and ensure organizational compliance across jurisdictions. • Support responses to unemployment claims, worker classification inquiries, labor agency investigations, and related regulatory matters. • Monitor legal and regulatory developments that may impact the organization. • Advise on privacy, data protection, consumer protection, and other compliance matters. • Develop practical compliance processes and internal controls. • Support responses to government inquiries, regulatory matters, and legal disputes. • Advise leadership on legal implications of operational, financial, and strategic decisions. • Support acquisitions, integrations, and corporate restructuring activities. • Provide guidance on insurance claims, disputes, demand letters, and potential litigation. • Assist in responding to government inquiries, audits, and regulatory matters. • Evaluate legal risks associated with new products, partnerships, vendors, and business initiatives. • Develop practical policies and procedures that support organizational growth while maintaining compliance. • Manage relationships with outside counsel and specialized legal advisors. • Determine when specialized expertise is required and coordinate legal work accordingly. • Oversee legal spend and ensure efficient use of external resources. • Advise on legal and compliance issues related to voter engagement, voter registration, political communications, election administration, and campaign activities. • Monitor legal and regulatory developments affecting election-related programs and civic technology. • Assess legal risks associated with election, campaign, and voter outreach initiatives. • Coordinate with specialized election counsel when necessary.

🎯 Requirements

• Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited law school. • Active bar membership in good standing. • 8+ years of legal experience, including substantial experience in business law, corporate law, employment law, or commercial contracting. • Strong understanding of contract review, risk assessment, corporate governance, and employment law. • Experience advising senior leadership on legal and business matters. • Excellent written and verbal communication skills. • Ability to balance legal risk with practical business needs.

🏖️ Benefits

• Medical, Vision, & Dental Insurance • 401(k) plan • Employee Stock Options • Employer-paid Life Insurance • Short/Long Term Disability Insurance • Flexible Time Off & Paid Company Holidays • Flexible Spending Account • Parental Leave • Flexible Schedules • Professional Development Stipend • Monthly Office Upkeep Stipend