The Corporate Counsel will lead the legal function, advising on commercial contracts, employment law, data privacy, and compliance while managing internal and external legal resources.
About Our Company:
At Patch My PC, we exist to improve lives. What started as a free tool to keep apps updated has grown into a trusted enterprise solution that helps IT and Security teams automate, manage, deploy, and report on third-party updates in Microsoft ConfigMgr, Intune, and WSUS. Our fully remote crew of 125 GIF-loving humans supports over 8,000 customers and more than 25 million devices. We make patching easier, boost security, and give IT teams their time back.
Our core values guide how we work, how we treat each other, and how we grow. They keep us focused on what matters most. We're here to improve the lives of our customers, our team members, and our communities.
About the Job:
We are looking to hire a Corporate Counsel to lead the legal function at Patch My PC and serve as a trusted advisor across all business units. Reporting to the CFO, this fully remote role is responsible for commercial contracts, employment law, data privacy, product compliance, and legal operations. You will partner with internal stakeholders, manage an internal paralegal, and coordinate with outside counsel when needed. This is a strategic, hands-on role suited for someone who thrives in high-growth or startup environments.
Responsibilities:
- Act as the primary legal advisor to internal teams including Sales, Marketing, People Operations, Engineering, and Customer Success
- Review, draft, and negotiate a variety of commercial contracts, including Master Service Agreements, Reseller and Partnership Agreements, Data Processing Agreements, Terms of Service and Privacy Policies
- Own and manage the customer contracting cycle from start to finish
- Support HR with employment law matters including Offer letters and employment agreements, Dispute resolution, Leave and disability accommodations, Incentive compensation and FLSA classification
- Advise on compliance with privacy laws such as CCPA and GDPR
- Collaborate with Product and Engineering on regulatory considerations for new features and offerings
- Develop and manage company-wide AI policy and governance
- Manage internal paralegal and relationships with external legal counsel
Required Skills:
- J.D. degree and active membership in at least one U.S. state bar
- 7+ years of legal experience, including in-house counsel and/or law firm experience
- Demonstrated experience in high-growth companies or startup environments
- Expertise in commercial contract drafting and negotiation
- Working knowledge of U.S. employment law and data privacy regulations
- Ability to independently manage a diverse legal workload across multiple functions
- Strategic thinker with strong business judgment and risk assessment skills
- Excellent interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills
- High integrity, discretion, and professionalism in dealing with confidential matters
Desired Skills:
- Experience supporting SaaS or enterprise software businesses
- International legal experience or exposure to cross-border contracting
- Familiarity with developing internal legal policies (AI, privacy, compliance, etc.)
- Experience working remotely and across distributed teams
Compensation & Benefits:
- Competitive Base Salary: $170,000 - $220,000 based on experience and location.
- 401k Match: Match 200% of contributions up to the first 5% of salary, resulting in a total potential match of 10%.
- Medical, Dental, and Vision Coverage:Patch My PC covers 99% of premiums for both team members and dependents.
- FSA/HSA.
- Fertility benefits.
- Parental leave.
- Paid-time off (PTO).
- Volunteer leave.
- Charitable donation matching.
- Tuition reimbursement.
- Gym membership reimbursement.
- Internet stipend.
- Pet insurance.
Benefits:
Other Benefits:
Learn more about our benefits here: https://patchmypc.com/careers#we-care.
Equal Opportunity Employer:
Patch My PC is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to a policy of equal treatment and opportunity in every aspect of its recruitment and hiring process. We encourage women, racial and ethnic minorities, individuals with disabilities, and veterans to apply.
Work Authorization:
To be eligible for consideration, candidates for fully remote positions must reside in one of the following U.S. states at the time of hire:
AL, AK, AR, AZ, CA, CO, CT, DE, FL, GA, HI, IA, ID, IL, IN, KS, KY, LA, ME, MI, MN, MO, MS, MT, NC, ND, NE, NH, NJ, NM, NV, OH, OK, PA, RI, SC, SD, TN, TX, UT, VA, WA, WI, WV, WY.
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