General Counsel

General Counsel Remote, United States Company Overview Legion Technologies is the pioneer in AI-powered workforce management. Our SaaS platform helps large, distributed enterprises maximize labor efficiency while improving the experience of hourly employees through AI-driven demand forecasting, automated scheduling, time & attendance, and employee engagement tools.( Legion ) Our mission is to transform hourly jobs into good jobs by giving businesses intelligent automation and employees greater flexibility, transparency, and control via an easy-to-use mobile app.( Legion ) Role Summary 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.( Legion ) Key Responsibilities 1. 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. 2. 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. 3. 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. 4. 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. 5. 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. 6. 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. 7. 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. 8. 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. Qualifications Required J.D. degree from an accredited law school and membership