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Legion

AI-driven labor forecasting and scheduling

General Counsel

Legal Counsel & Legal SupportConfirmed live in the last 24 hours
Full-timeRemote in USA

About the Job

Requirements

  • A J.D. degree from an accredited law school and membership in good standing with at least one U.S. state bar are required.
  • At least 15 years of combined experience in top-tier law firm and in-house roles, including significant time as General Counsel, Chief Legal Officer, or senior deputy General Counsel at a high-growth technology or SaaS company.
  • Deep experience advising on enterprise SaaS and commercial contracting, corporate governance and venture-backed or private equity-backed company matters, data privacy and security, and intellectual property strategy and licensing.
  • A demonstrated track record of building and leading legal teams that support rapid growth and international expansion.
  • Ability to operate as a business-minded advisor, balancing risk with strategic and commercial objectives.
  • Exceptional judgment, integrity, and discretion, and ability to serve as a trusted partner to executives and the Board.
  • Ability to translate complex legal issues into clear, actionable guidance for non-legal stakeholders.
  • A collaborative, low-ego leadership style focused on enabling the business.
  • Practical, fast-paced work style suitable for a high-growth environment.
  • Passion for transforming hourly jobs and improving the experience of frontline workers.

Responsibilities

  • Develop and execute a comprehensive legal strategy aligned with business objectives and growth plans in AI-powered workforce management.
  • Advise the CEO, executive team, and Board on legal, regulatory, and governance matters, including risk, compliance, fundraising, and strategic transactions.
  • Build, lead, and mentor an in-house legal team; manage external counsel across specialties and jurisdictions.
  • Establish scalable processes, templates, and playbooks to support go-to-market and partnership execution.
  • Serve as corporate secretary for Legion Technologies and its subsidiaries; manage 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 investor negotiations, 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.
  • Provide legal support for enterprise SaaS subscriptions, professional services agreements, channel, OEM, marketplace, strategic partner agreements, data processing agreements, and information security terms.
  • Work with Sales, Customer Success, and Partnerships to enable predictable deal cycles while appropriately managing risk.
  • Partner with Product, Engineering, and Security to ensure the AI-enabled workforce management platform, APIs, and partner integrations comply with applicable laws, industry standards, and customer requirements.
  • Provide product counseling on new features, AI use cases, mobile app capabilities, and international expansion.
  • Own the global privacy and data protection program, including compliance with U.S. federal and state laws and applicable international frameworks.
  • Oversee the Terms of Service, privacy policy, and related product policies and keep them current with regulatory requirements and product capabilities.
  • Work with Security and IT on customer security reviews, audits, and incident response readiness.
  • Develop and maintain policies and training related to data governance, acceptable use, and ethical AI use.
  • Advise on employment matters, including hiring, terminations, performance management, compensation, and incentive programs.
  • Support the People team in implementing policies compliant with labor laws and consistent with the company's mission.
  • Guide product features designed to support customer compliance with labor and scheduling laws, including predictable scheduling, good faith estimates, and overtime rules.
  • Develop and implement global intellectual property strategy covering 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 intellectual property rights and respond to third-party claims.
  • Monitor legal and regulatory developments affecting AI and machine learning, data privacy and security, employment and labor laws, and enterprise software and cloud services.
  • Design and oversee a risk and compliance framework covering 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, including E&O, cyber, and D&O, and manage claims as needed.
  • Lead legal aspects of M&A, investments, and strategic partnerships from diligence and negotiation through integration.
  • Provide guidance on competition, antitrust, and other regulatory considerations for strategic deals.

Desired Qualifications

  • Experience in HR technology, workforce management, fintech, or other data-intensive SaaS businesses.
  • Prior leadership supporting AI and machine-learning products and related 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, such as SAP and other HCM vendors.

About the Company

Legion

AI-driven labor forecasting and scheduling

Legion builds a workforce management platform for hourly workers. It uses a proprietary WFM system to forecast demand across locations and automatically generate granular schedules, with a self-learning engine that adapts over time. Its edge comes from combining automated scheduling with employee engagement tools like flexible gig-style schedules, self-service, earned wage access, and rewards, all in one platform. The goal is to help businesses run labor operations more efficiently while improving satisfaction and productivity for the hourly workforce.

Company size
201-500
Company stage
Late Stage VC
Total funding
$185.5M
Headquarters
Redwood City, CA
Founded
2016

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