Deputy General Counsel

Patriot Software • Canton, OH

19h • Hybrid

About The Position

Patriot Software is hiring a Deputy General Counsel to serve as a strategic leader in its legal function. The role partners with the General Counsel and exercises independent decision-making authority within its scope, with particular depth in corporate, governance, transactional, and general business law. The Deputy General Counsel also provides versatile legal coverage across the department and supports business partners throughout the company.

The position is hybrid, with flexibility to work remotely and some in-office days in Canton, Ohio, to support business needs. Candidates must legally reside and be eligible to work in the United States and be located near Canton. Core hours are typically 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. EST, Monday through Friday; occasional work outside those hours may be required during busy periods. This is a full-time, salaried exempt, direct-hire position, not a contract role. The listed pay range is $150,000–$215,000, based on experience.

Requirements

• Juris Doctor degree from an accredited law school.
• Admission to the Ohio bar.
• At least 7 years of relevant corporate or transactional experience at a law firm and/or in-house legal department.
• Experience with corporate formation, governance, and multi-entity organizational structures.
• Familiarity with corporate finance matters, including deal terms, cap 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 the full spectrum of 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 and verbal communication and interpersonal skills, including the ability to build consensus and explain legal issues in practical business terms.
• Must 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 provide responsive support to 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.

Benefits

• Paid time off, including vacation and sick time.
• Paid holidays.
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Section 125 HSA and FSA accounts.
• Benefits beginning the first of the month following hire.
• Company-paid life, short-term disability, and long-term disability insurance.
• 401(k) with company match.
• Up-to-date hardware and equipment provided.
• Flexible scheduling.
• Opportunities for advancement.
• Education reimbursement.
• Home office setup stipend after the introductory period.
• Engaging and collaborative company culture.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree