<p>Grow With US</p> <p>We are seeking an experienced in-house legal counsel to support Workstream's rapid growth across contracts, compliance, product counsel, governance, and employment matters. This role will handle day-to-day legal needs while partnering with external counsel on specialized matters. You'll be a trusted business partner across Sales, Product, Partnerships, Finance, and People Ops-balancing legal rigor with startup speed and business judgment. As we layer in AI/ML capabilities, you'll play a key role in ensuring compliance and managing emerging legal risks.</p> <p>Day in the Life</p> <ul> <li>Draft, review, and negotiate customer MSAs, DPAs, amendments, and vendor agreements; identify material risks and maintain contract playbooks and templates. </li><li>Advise on privacy compliance (GDPR, CCPA, CPRA) and ensure Privacy Policy and ToS stay current with product and regulatory changes. </li><li>Partner with Product and Engineering teams to advise on legal implications of new features, AI/ML capabilities, data handling practices, and user consent requirements; provide early-stage legal guardrails for product development. </li><li>Manage IP matters including trademark registrations and licensing compliance. </li><li>Support Board governance including meeting materials and corporate governance policies. </li><li>Review employment agreements, advise on hiring/termination/wage-and-hour compliance, and support HR on employment relations issues. </li><li>Partner cross-functionally with Sales, Product, Partnerships, Finance, and People Ops to provide timely legal guidance and coordinate with external counsel on complex matters. </li></ul> <p>Who You Are</p> <ul> <li>Licensed to practice in at least one US jurisdiction (CA bar preferred). </li><li>10+ years of legal experience, with 5-7+ years in-house at a SaaS or tech company. </li><li>Expertise in commercial contract negotiation (SaaS, MSAs, DPAs, vendor agreements). </li><li>Strong knowledge of privacy compliance (GDPR, CCPA, CPRA) and ability to advise on privacy-by-design principles. </li><li>Experience advising product and engineering teams on legal/compliance implications of product features. </li><li>Familiarity with employment law, IP basics, and board governance. </li><li>Excellent communication skills; ability to translate legal concepts for business and product stakeholders. </li><li>Comfort with ambiguity and fast-paced environments. </li><li>Proficiency with contract management tools (DocuSign, Ironclad) and document platforms. </li></ul> <p>Nice to have</p> <ul> <li>Familiarity with AI/ML legal risks and governance. </li><li>M&A or financing experience. </li></ul> <p>Engagement Details</p> <p>20-30 hours per week (flexible; can flex up during M&A or major deal cycles), at $125-$150 per hour in Utah. Reports to Head of Finance. Works alongside external counsel on specialized matters.</p>