Deputy General Counsel

Patriot Software•Canton, OH

6h•$150,000 - $215,000•Hybrid

About The Position

Patriot Software is seeking a strategic leader for its legal function who will partner with the General Counsel and exercise independent decision-making authority within the role’s scope. The Deputy General Counsel will bring depth in corporate, governance, transactional, and general business law, while providing versatile legal support across the department. This is a full-time, direct-hire, salaried exempt position with a stated pay range of $150,000–$215,000 based on experience. The position is hybrid, with remote-work flexibility and some in-office days in Canton, Ohio. Core hours are typically 9:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m. Eastern, Monday through Friday; business needs may occasionally require work outside those hours. The role leads entity formation, governance, and maintenance across Patriot’s affiliated entities; supports corporate finance and transactional matters; and partners with Finance, outside tax advisors, the General Counsel, and business teams. The Deputy General Counsel advises leadership on transactions and product initiatives, provides counsel on legal and regulatory issues affecting Patriot’s offerings, and supports review and negotiation of agreements with banking, payment-processing, and vendor partners. Duties may change as business needs evolve. Applicants must legally reside and be eligible to work in the United States and be located near Canton, Ohio. The position is not open to applicants in Alaska, California, Hawaii, or Washington, D.C. Reasonable accommodations may be provided to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

Requirements

Juris Doctor degree from an accredited law school.
Admission to the bar in the state of Ohio.
At least 7 years of relevant corporate or transactional experience at a law firm and/or in-house legal department, including experience with corporate formation, governance, and multi-entity organizational structures.
Familiarity with corporate finance matters such as deal terms, capitalization tables, valuations, and investor rights.
Sufficient tax knowledge to identify entity-structuring issues and work effectively with outside tax advisors.
Willingness and ability to work across in-house legal matters as needed, including commercial, customer, regulatory, compliance, and employment matters.
Sound judgment and strong problem-solving skills, with the ability to independently manage multiple priorities, often under tight timelines.
Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills, including the ability to build consensus and explain legal issues in practical business terms.
Legally reside and be eligible to work in the United States, and be located near Canton, Ohio.

Nice To Haves

Experience with financial services, payments, or related regulatory matters.

Responsibilities

Lead entity formation, governance, and maintenance across Patriot’s affiliated entities, including board consents, equity and option administration, and corporate housekeeping.
Draft, review, and maintain intercompany agreements and support related governance approvals.
Serve as a regular point of contact for the Board on entity governance matters.
Support corporate finance and transactional matters, including financing-related agreements and investor documentation.
Partner with Finance and outside tax advisors on tax aspects of entity structuring and intercompany matters.
Partner with the General Counsel to ensure legal coverage across commercial, customer, compliance, and employment matters, and serve as a responsive resource for business partners.
Advise leadership on corporate transactions and product initiatives.
Advise on legal and regulatory considerations affecting the company’s core offerings.
Support legal review and negotiation of agreements with banking, payment-processing, and vendor partners in coordination with the General Counsel.