In-House Legal Counsel

Stego Industries

10d•$110,000 - $130,000•Remote

About The Position

At Stego, we believe work should be more than a place you go – it should be a community where you thrive. Join us for an opportunity that goes beyond a job; it's an invitation to be part of a positive team environment that fosters collaboration, innovation, and genuine camaraderie in our drive for growth. Discover a workplace where your well-being matters. Achieve the growth and balance you've been searching for and embark on a fulfilling journey with us. This role is heavily focused on advising cross-functional stakeholders with a collaborative, solution-oriented mindset. In-House Legal Counsel will execute a wide range of scopes supporting day-to-day business operations and strategic growth, and collaboratively enable a proactive, macro-level legal strategy for a growing mid-sized organization.

Requirements

Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited law school (required)
Active license and State Bar membership in good standing (required)
3–5 years of related legal experience (required)
Collaborative, clear communicator who can translate legal complexity into clear business guidance
Strong contract drafting and negotiation skills with an ability to balance competing interests and help drive matters to completion
Practical, solutions-oriented approach to risk assessment and mitigation
Organized, detail-oriented, and able to manage competing priorities with appropriate urgency
Ability to build lightweight, scalable processes (playbooks, templates, workflows) that support a mid-sized, growing organization
High integrity, discretion, and professionalism
High emotional intelligence and ability to thrive in a team environment (strong interpersonal skills)

Nice To Haves

Experience advising on corporate matters, commercial transactions, & risk management (strongly preferred)
Experience with California law (preferred)
Experience supporting strategic growth transactions (buy-side M&A experience preferred)
Proficient in Microsoft Office programs and CLM programs (preferred)

Responsibilities

Draft, review, and negotiate a high volume and wide variety of agreements, including customer, supplier, confidentiality, services, licensing, and other corporate agreements
Partner with internal stakeholders to identify objectives, highlight risks and opportunities, and drive negotiations to timely execution
Create and maintain agreement playbooks, templates, and contracting processes to improve speed and consistency and limit risk
Guide and oversee the IP lifecycle process and manage IP protection efforts in coordination with outside counsel and internal stakeholders (e.g., trademarks, patents, trade secrets, copyrights, etc.)
Review marketing materials for risk management and appropriate IP protection
Support Sales requests for assistance with customer letters and certificates
Create and maintain product warranties
Support employment-related matters (e.g., policies, handbooks, investigations support, separations) and coordinate with outside counsel as appropriate
Help create and maintain company-wide policies, regulatory trainings, and compliance processes
Support the Development team in meeting regulatory requirements and overcoming regulatory hurdles
Research and interpret applicable laws and regulations and anticipated changes to guide informed decisions and reduce risk
Assess legal and commercial risk and provide clear, actionable recommendations that align with the Company’s risk tolerance and business priorities
Research and advise internal teams on product, operations, sales, supply, marketing, and other strategic projects and initiatives
Support dispute prevention and resolution efforts, including demand letters, contract disputes, and coordination with outside counsel when needed
Provide legal support for strategic growth transactions (for example, buy-side M&A) in close collaboration with outside counsel and internal stakeholders, including due diligence coordination, risk identification, drafting/reviewing transaction documents, and integration support
Support corporate governance and related documentation (e.g., entity management, board/consent materials) in coordination with internal stakeholders and outside counsel
Operate as a trusted, approachable, solutions-oriented partner who is responsive and collaborative
Build strong working relationships across the Company, helping teams move quickly while managing risk thoughtfully