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SmartBug Media · 1 day ago

Sole In-House Counsel

United States

Full-time

Remote

Mid, Senior Level

$110K/yr - $170K/yr

4+ years exp

SmartBug Media is a leading HubSpot agency known for delivering innovative digital solutions. They are seeking a Sole In-House Counsel to provide legal advice on labor and employment matters, manage contracts, and support corporate governance, while playing a critical role on the Executive Team.

AdvertisingConsultingMarketingPublishingSearch EngineSocial Media Marketing

Hiring Manager

Jessica Rizzieri

Responsibilities

Provide expert legal advice and counsel to Human Resources and management on a wide range of employment matters, including hiring, termination, disciplinary actions, wage and hour compliance (e.g., FLSA), leaves of absence (e.g., FMLA), anti-discrimination laws, and workplace investigations

Advise on creation and updates to employment-related documents, such as offer letters, employment agreements, confidentiality agreements, employee handbooks, and policies

Manage and respond to employment-related claims, demands, and litigation, including collaborating with external counsel as needed

Own corporate governance efforts, maintaining training programs and policies related to legal and compliance areas (Anti-Harassment, HIPPA, etc.)

Stay current on evolving federal, state, and local labor and employment laws

Draft, review, negotiate, and finalize a variety of commercial agreements, including vendor contracts, sales contracts, service agreements, non-disclosure agreements (NDAs), freelance agreements, and licensing agreements

Develop and maintain contract templates, standard clauses, and a robust contracts management process

Analyze and mitigate contractual risk for all business units

Manage IP related issues to developed and licensed software

Advise on internal corporate matters, including the formation, dissolution, and management of corporate entities (subsidiaries, acquisitions, etc.)

Assist with compliance, corporate filings, and maintenance of corporate records

Provide legal input on internal reorganizations and departmental structures to ensure compliance and operational efficiency

Support the development and implementation of internal corporate policies and procedures

Conduct research and stay current on changes in the law that could affect the business

Ensuring compliance with all laws and regulations that apply to the business

Promoting legal, compliance and risk management best practice throughout the company

Design, build, and improve legal department processes

Qualification

LaborEmployment LawCommercial ContractsCorporate GovernanceJuris Doctor (J.D.)Legal Technology SolutionsNegotiation SkillsCommunication SkillsProblem SolvingInterpersonal Skills

Required

Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree from an accredited law school

Active license to practice law in at least one U.S. state, with a strong preference for California licensure

4–7 years of experience practicing law, with a significant focus on in-house or law firm experience advising corporate clients in the three core areas: labor & employment, commercial contracts, and organizational/corporate matters

Proven ability to work independently, manage multiple priorities, and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment

Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to translate complex legal issues into clear, practical business advice

Strong negotiation and interpersonal skills

Collaborative work style focused on finding solutions

Proactive problem solving skills

Preferred

Strongly preferred to have experience with international labor and employment law or cross-border contract negotiations (Montreal, Quebec strongly preferred)

Experience with legal technology solutions for contracts and compliance

Prior experience in a relevant industry (e.g., professional services, digital marketing)

Licensure, experience practicing in California