General Counsel, Legion Technologies

• J.D. degree from an accredited law school and membership in good standing with at least one U.S. state bar
• 15+ years of combined experience in top-tier law firm and in-house roles, with significant time as General Counsel, Chief Legal Officer, or senior deputy GC at a high-growth technology or SaaS company
• Deep experience advising on:
• Enterprise SaaS and commercial contracting
• Corporate governance and venture-backed/private equity-backed company issues
• Data privacy and security
• IP strategy and licensing
• Demonstrated track record of building and leading legal teams that support rapid growth and international expansion
• Proven ability to operate as a business-minded advisor, balancing risk with strategic and commercial objectives
• Exceptional judgment, integrity, and discretion; trusted partner to executives and Board
• Strong communication skills, with the ability to translate complex legal issues into clear, actionable guidance for non-legal stakeholders
• Highly collaborative, low-ego leadership style with a focus on enabling the business
• Bias toward practicality and speed; comfortable operating in a fast-paced, high-growth environment
• Passion for Legion’s mission to transform hourly jobs and improve the experience of frontline workers

Desirable

• The General Counsel (“GC”) is the chief legal officer of Legion Technologies and a key member of the executive leadership team. This role is responsible for:
• Leading Legion’s global legal, intellectual property, and corporate functions
• Serving as a strategic partner to the CEO, executive team, and Board of Directors
• Building and scaling a high-performing legal organization that supports Legion’s next phase of growth, globalization, and product innovation
• The GC will own the company’s overall legal strategy across commercial/SaaS, privacy and data protection, AI governance, labor and employment, corporate governance, IP, regulatory compliance, and risk management
• Legal Strategy & Leadership:
• Develop and execute a comprehensive legal strategy that aligns with Legion’s business objectives and growth plans in AI-powered workforce management
• Advise the CEO, executive team, and Board on key legal, regulatory, and governance matters, including risk, compliance, fundraising, and strategic transactions
• Build, lead, and mentor a high-performing in-house legal team; manage external counsel efficiently across specialties and jurisdictions
• Establish scalable processes, templates, and playbooks to support rapid go-to-market and partnership execution
• Corporate Governance & Financing:
• Serve as corporate secretary for Legion Technologies and its subsidiaries; manage all 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 negotiations with investors, 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
• Commercial, Product & Partnership Counsel:
• Own legal support for Legion’s commercial operations, including:
• Enterprise SaaS subscriptions and professional services agreements
• Channel, OEM, marketplace, and strategic partner agreements
• Data processing, DPA, and information security terms
• Work closely with Sales, Customer Success, and Partnerships to enable predictable deal cycles while appropriately managing risk
• Partner with Product, Engineering, and Security to ensure Legion’s AI-enabled WFM platform, APIs, and integrations with partners (e.g., SAP SuccessFactors and other HR platforms) comply with applicable laws, industry standards, and customer requirements
• Provide practical, business-oriented product counseling on new features, AI use cases, mobile app capabilities, and international expansion
• Privacy, Data Protection & Terms of Use:
• Own Legion’s global privacy and data protection program, including compliance with U.S. federal and state laws (e.g., CCPA/CPRA) and international frameworks where applicable
• Oversee Legion’s Terms of Service, privacy policy, and related product policies, ensuring they remain up to date with evolving regulatory requirements and product capabilities
• Work with Security and IT to support customer security reviews, audits, and incident response readiness
• Develop and maintain policies and training related to data governance, acceptable use, and ethical AI usage within the platform
• Labor, Employment & Workforce Compliance:
• Advise on employment matters across Legion’s workforce, including hiring, terminations, performance management, compensation, and incentive programs
• Support the People team in implementing policies that are compliant with applicable labor laws and consistent with Legion’s mission to improve hourly workers’ experience
• Provide guidance on product features designed to support customers’ compliance with labor and scheduling laws (e.g., predictable scheduling, good faith estimates, overtime rules), in partnership with Product and Customer Success
• Intellectual Property & Innovation:
• Develop and implement Legion’s global IP strategy, including 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 Legion’s IP rights and respond to third-party claims
• Regulatory, Compliance & Risk Management:
• Identify and monitor evolving legal and regulatory developments affecting:
• AI and machine learning
• Data privacy and security
• Employment and labor laws
• Enterprise software and cloud services
• Design and oversee a risk and compliance framework that includes 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 (e.g., E&O, cyber, D&O) and manage claims as needed
• Strategic Transactions & Corporate Development:
• Lead legal aspects of M&A, investments, and strategic partnerships, from diligence and transaction negotiation through integration
• Provide structured guidance on competition, antitrust, and other regulatory considerations for strategic deals