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Legal Counsel

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Acceleration Partners

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New York, NY (Remote)

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Eligibility

J.D. and active bar membership with 8+ years of legal experience, including meaningful depth in contract law.

Opportunity

Title: Legal Counsel
Category: Jobs
Organiser: Acceleration Partners
Location: New York, NY (Remote / Work-from-Home)
Eligibility: J.D. and active bar membership (or retired in good standing) with 8+ years of legal experience, specifically showing meaningful depth in contract law. Prior in-house or agency/services industry experience and familiarity with data protection/privacy (e.g., GDPR) are highly preferred.
Remuneration: Target base salary of $160,000 - $180,000 + bonus (depending on location and experience).
Description: Acceleration Partners is seeking a full-time, remote Legal Counsel to serve as an in-house legal resource. The role primarily focuses on contract drafting and negotiation, while occasionally supporting compliance, data privacy, and HR matters across a globally distributed organization.
Key Responsibilities:
  • Client Contracts: Own the end-to-end client contract process, drafting and negotiating services agreements.
  • Vendor Contracts: Review supplier agreements to ensure compliance with regulations and data privacy standards.
  • Disputes: Handle low-level disputes, draft legal correspondence, and coordinate with external counsel on complex matters.
  • HR Advisory & Governance: Partner with the People team on employment compliance and support basic corporate governance across global entities.
Perks & Benefits: 100% remote work, group medical/dental/vision coverage, 401K with matching, open paid time off, wellness allowances, and parental leave.
Deadline: Not specified
Application Link: Apply on LinkedIn