Senior Counsel

Orion Placement

. Serve as a trusted legal advisor to executive leadership and cross-functional business teams .

Posted 10/20/2026full-timeRemote • United StatesSenior💰 $250,000 - $350,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in commercial contracts negotiation, regulatory compliance, and corporate governance while providing strategic legal counsel to executive leadership and cross-functional teams. Proven ability to manage legal risks and develop scalable legal processes in a fast-paced business environment.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Active Bar LicenseCommercial Contracts NegotiationRegulatory Compliance ExperienceM&A Transaction ExperienceStrong Written And Verbal Communication

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Hard Skills

Drafting And Reviewing AgreementsNegotiating Complex AgreementsCorporate Governance ManagementIntellectual Property StrategyLegal Risk Identification And Mitigation

Soft Skills

Strong Business JudgmentOrganizational SkillsNegotiation Skills

Tools & Technologies

Contract TemplatesLegal PlaybooksStandard Operating Procedures

Certifications & Qualifications

Active Bar License

Industry Keywords

Consumer ProtectionAdvertising ComplianceStartup ExperienceGrowth Company ExperienceRegulated Industry Experience

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Serve as a trusted legal advisor to executive leadership and cross-functional business teams
Lead the drafting, review, and negotiation of commercial agreements, strategic partnerships, vendor agreements, licensing agreements, service agreements, sponsorships, NDAs, and other business contracts
Advise on regulatory, compliance, advertising, marketing, consumer protection, and operational matters
Support strategic transactions, acquisitions, investments, and other M&A-related initiatives
Manage corporate governance, entity documentation, business registrations, filings, board approvals, and legal records
Support intellectual property strategy, including trademarks, copyrights, brand protection, renewals, and potential infringement matters
Identify legal and operational risks early and develop practical solutions that allow the business to move quickly and responsibly
Build contract templates, playbooks, SOPs, policies, workflows, and scalable legal processes
Partner closely with finance, operations, marketing, partnerships, product, and executive leadership
Manage outside counsel and specialty advisors while helping control legal spend

Requirements

What you’ll need

Active Bar license in at least one U.S. state
7+ years of legal counsel experience in a fast-paced business environment
3+ years of commercial contracts experience with the ability to independently negotiate complex agreements
Regulatory and compliance experience
Prior in-house experience with a startup, growth company, consumer brand, family office, or similarly entrepreneurial organization
Strong business judgment with the ability to balance commercial objectives and legal risk
Experience independently managing competing priorities in a high-growth environment
Strong written, verbal, organizational, and negotiation skills
Buy-side M&A experience strongly preferred
Fund, investment, portfolio company, or cross-border transaction experience is a plus
Consumer products, wellness, health, lifestyle, or other regulated-industry experience is a plus
Remote anywhere in the United States, with Eastern Time availability preferred

Benefits

Comp & perks

Remote-first working environment
Performance-based bonus potential
Medical, dental, and vision benefits
Wellness benefit designed to support your health and performance
Dental insurance
Paid time off
Retirement plan
Vision insurance