General Counsel

OverviewDirect message the job poster from TalentRise, An Aleron CompanyA high-growth investment and operating firm with a focus in fintech, SaaS, and financial services is seeking a strategic, business-minded General Counsel to lead legal, compliance, and risk management across a portfolio of rapidly scaling companies—some growing at over 300% annually.This is a unique opportunity to build the legal function from the ground up in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial environment. The client is looking for a builder, not a maintainer, who thrives in complexity and is energized by cross-functional leadership, process design, and modern legal tools like AI and LLMs. Responsibilities Contract Leadership: Draft, negotiate, and manage a variety of commercial agreements, including SaaS client contracts, channel partnerships, NDAs, and complex vendor terms. Risk & Compliance Strategy: Anticipate and communicate regulatory and operational risks. Partner closely with compliance, product, and operations to support responsible growth. Infrastructure Creation: Design scalable systems, templates, and workflows to support legal operations without unnecessary overhead. AI Integration: Use large language models and legal tech to streamline contract review and internal legal operations. Executive Collaboration: Work closely with senior leadership and the CEO on business strategy, deal execution, and regulatory navigation. Qualifications 7+ years of legal experience with a mix of in-house and firm roles preferred Early-stage, high-growth environment on nimble team Strong experience in fintech, SaaS, or high-growth environments Proven ability to lead contract negotiations with speed, nuance, and commercial awareness Entrepreneurial mindset with a bias toward action and systems thinking Comfortable working in ambiguity and fast-moving deal cycles Familiarity with AI/legal tech tools (e.g., LLMs, GPT-based tools, legal automation platforms) Culture Fit Passionate and execution-oriented with a collaborative, low-ego mindset Thrives in an open-door, roll-up-your-sleeves culture where team members step up and support each other Values clear communication, accountability, and continuous improvement Why This Role Lead the legal strategy for a high-impact portfolio of fast-scaling companies Partner directly with a forward-thinking executive team Contribute to a dynamic, ambitious, and values-driven culture Competitive comp, excellent benefits, and flexibility in a startup-minded environment Compensation commensurate with experience, around $210k base salary with profit sharing options. Employment details Seniority level: Executive Employment type: Full-time Job function: Legal and General Business #J-18808-Ljbffr