In-House Counsel

Planful • San Francisco, CA

2d

About The Position

We are seeking a highly skilled and business-oriented Corporate Counsel with a strong background in employment law and litigation management to join our growing legal team. This is a generalist role with a primary focus on supporting our People/HR function, managing employment and commercial litigation, and contributing to a wide range of legal matters across the business. The role will also include support for SaaS commercial agreements and other cross-functional legal needs. You will work closely with internal stakeholders, outside counsel, and various business units to ensure the company’s legal interests are well represented and protected.

Requirements

• J.D. from an accredited law school and licensed to practice in at least one U.S. jurisdiction.
• Minimum of 5 years of legal experience, with at least 3 years of in-house counsel experience, ideally in a high-growth or technology-driven environment.
• Deep expertise in U.S. employment law and strong familiarity with managing both employment and commercial litigation.
• Exposure to or experience with SaaS contracting and basic commercial transactions.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and project management skills.
• A proactive, practical, and business-minded approach to solving legal problems.
• Ability to operate independently in a fast-paced environment and prioritize multiple demands.

Responsibilities

• Employment Law & HR Support Provide day-to-day legal counsel to the People team on a wide range of employment-related matters, including performance management, terminations, workplace investigations, wage and hour compliance, accommodations, and leave laws.
• Advise on employee relations issues, HR policies, and compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws and regulations.
• Draft, review, and update employment agreements, handbooks, and internal policies.
• Litigation Management Manage and coordinate all phases of employment and commercial litigation, including overseeing outside counsel, developing strategy, and reviewing pleadings, discovery, and correspondence.
• Proactively identify litigation risks and recommend strategies to mitigate potential legal exposure.
• Respond to subpoenas, demand letters, and government agency inquiries (e.g., EEOC, DOL).
• Commercial & SaaS Agreements Assist with negotiation and review of SaaS agreements, vendor contracts, NDAs, and other commercial agreements.
• Partner with sales and procurement teams to enable efficient and compliant contract execution.
• Cross-Functional Legal Support Provide pragmatic legal advice across the business on ad hoc matters as needed.
• Support the development and implementation of internal legal processes and compliance programs.

Benefits

• 2 Volunteer days, Birthday PTO, and quarterly company Wellness Days
• 3 months supply of diapers and meal deliveries for the first month of your Maternity/Paternity leave
• Annual Planful Palooza, our in-person, company-wide culture kickoff held in cities like San Diego, Palm Desert, and most recently - Nashville, Tennessee!
• Team-specific offsites in cities like New York, Sonoma, or our brand new HQ based in downtown San Francisco
• Office hubs in San Francisco, Toronto, and London.
• We also offer benefits such as home office setup, and monthly wifi and cell phone reimbursements for all employees, in-office or remote.
• Company-wide Mentorship program with Executive sponsorship of CFO and Manager-specific monthly training programs
• Employee Resource Groups such as Women of Planful, Parents of Planful, and many more.
• We encourage our teammates to bring their authentic selves to the team, and have full support in creating new ERGs & communities along the way

What This Job Offers

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