General Counsel

Join Legion Technologies as the General Counsel, where you will lead the global legal, intellectual property, and corporate functions. As a key member of the executive leadership team, you will develop and execute a comprehensive legal strategy, advise the CEO and Board on key legal matters, and build a high-performing in-house legal team. You will also oversee corporate governance, commercial operations, privacy and data protection, labor and employment, intellectual property, regulatory compliance, and risk management. This is an exciting opportunity to be part of a fast-growing technology company focused on transforming hourly jobs and improving the experience of frontline workers.

• Lead Legion’s global legal, intellectual property, and corporate functions, and serve as a strategic partner to the CEO and executive team.
• Develop and execute a comprehensive legal strategy that aligns with Legion’s business objectives and growth plans, and advise on key legal, regulatory, and governance matters.
• Build, lead, and mentor a high-performing in-house legal team; manage external counsel efficiently across specialties and jurisdictions.
• Deep experience advising on:
• 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
• J.D. degree from an accredited law school and membership in good standing with at least one U.S. state bar
• IP strategy and licensing
• Demonstrated track record of building and leading legal teams that support rapid growth and international expansion
• Data privacy and security
• Corporate governance and venture-backed/private equity-backed company issues
• Enterprise SaaS and commercial contracting
• Proven ability to operate as a business-minded advisor, balancing risk with strategic and commercial objectives
• Experience in HR tech, workforce management, fintech, or other data-intensive SaaS businesses
• Prior leadership supporting AI/ML products and associated ethical, regulatory, and data governance issues
• Experience supporting global customers and operations across North America, EMEA, and APAC
• Prior work with large enterprise and strategic partners (e.g., SAP, other HCM vendors)
• Passion for Legion’s mission to transform hourly jobs and improve the experience of frontline workers
• Strong communication skills, with the ability to translate complex legal issues into clear, actionable guidance for non-legal stakeholders
• Exceptional judgment, integrity, and discretion; trusted partner to executives and Board
• 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