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Full-Time

Senior Compliance Counsel

Posted on 7/20/2024

LegalZoom

LegalZoom

1,001-5,000 employees

Online platform for legal services and documents

Consulting
Legal

Compensation Overview

$148.5k - $220kAnnually

+ Annual Bonus + Incentive Bonus + Restricted Stock Units

Senior, Expert

Remote in USA

Category
Risk & Compliance
Legal & Compliance
Required Skills
Communications
Marketing
Requirements
  • A JD from an accredited law school; licensed and in good standing to practice law.
  • A minimum of 6 years of legal experience, including at least 2 years practicing at a leading law firm. Bonus points for in-house experience.
  • A working understanding of best-practices in managing compliance issues in lightly regulated businesses.
  • Strong legal research skills and the ability to gather information from non-legal stakeholders.
  • Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
  • Proactive, detail-oriented, and highly organized. Ability to guide projects from inception through completion.
  • Outstanding judgment with the ability to understand the criticality and urgency of issues and prioritize them as appropriate within a fast-paced environment, providing clarity and direction to the team and to others throughout the company.
  • Ability to apply a high level of discretion, common sense and good judgment to ambiguous situations.
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with proven ability to communicate complex legal concepts confidently and effectively across multiple departments and levels within the organization.
Responsibilities
  • Become the architect of LegalZoom's compliance strategy. You'll develop, implement, and maintain programs that safeguard our business and our customers. Areas of focus will include marketing compliance, identity verification, fraud-risk reduction, and operational compliance for our registered agent and commercial mail receiving agency lines of business.
  • Make a real impact. You’ll apply your excellent legal and business judgment to identify, analyze, and solve complex compliance issues. Applying LegalZoom’s strategic goals and risk tolerance, you’ll figure out what’s important to focus on, and what is not.
  • Be a legal powerhouse who thrives in a collaborative environment. Partner with our brilliant engineering, product, and fulfillment teams to keep LegalZoom operating with best-in-class compliance.
  • Never stop learning. You’ll stay abreast of the rapidly evolving legal landscape for LegalZoom’s current business as well as grow your expertise alongside LegalZoom as we explore new frontiers. You'll become a go-to resource for emerging compliance challenges, applying sound legal judgment to prioritize and navigate complex situations.
  • Be a team player. You’ll contribute to legal department goals and take on additional duties as needed.

LegalZoom provides online legal services to individuals, families, and small businesses across the United States. Its platform allows users to create legal documents, form businesses, and receive legal advice without needing to visit a lawyer's office. Services include business formation, estate planning, and intellectual property protection. LegalZoom operates on a flat-rate fee model, offering predictable pricing for its services, which is appealing to clients seeking affordable legal help. The company also partners with independent attorneys for consultations, enhancing its service offerings. LegalZoom's goal is to make legal processes more accessible and affordable, having already assisted over 2 million businesses and created 3.5 million estate planning documents.

Company Stage

IPO

Total Funding

$951M

Headquarters

Glendale, California

Founded

2001

Growth & Insights
Headcount

6 month growth

2%

1 year growth

3%

2 year growth

13%
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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • LegalZoom's significant market presence, having served over 2 million businesses, demonstrates its strong brand and customer trust.
  • The company's expansion into subscription revenue models and partnerships, such as the $3 million grant program with the NBA, highlight its commitment to supporting small businesses and driving growth.
  • Innovations like the Beneficial Ownership Information Report show LegalZoom's ability to adapt to new regulations and provide relevant services to its clients.

What critics are saying

  • Recent CEO transition and lowered revenue guidance could indicate potential instability and affect employee morale.
  • Ongoing investigations into potential securities fraud may lead to legal and financial repercussions, impacting the company's reputation and operations.

What makes LegalZoom unique

  • LegalZoom's flat-rate fee model offers predictable and affordable legal services, unlike traditional law firms that charge hourly rates.
  • The company's extensive online platform simplifies legal processes, making it accessible to individuals and small businesses who might otherwise avoid legal services due to complexity or cost.
  • LegalZoom's satisfaction guarantee and partnerships with independent attorneys provide added value and assurance to clients, setting it apart from other online legal service providers.
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