General Counsel (GC)
Core
General Counsel leading the in-house legal function for a digital estate planning platform, serving as key legal advisor to the CFO and executive team.
Role type
Senior in-house General Counsel (Legal Leader)
Builds
Legal strategy, compliance frameworks, and risk management for a fintech/estate planning SaaS product.
Domain
Fintech, Estate Planning, AI, Data Privacy, US Corporate Law
Required skills
Corporate law, Product counseling, Contract negotiation, Regulatory compliance, Privacy law, AI legal frameworks, Employment law, Litigation management, Intellectual property, Outside counsel management
Preferred skills
Estate planning/Insurtech experience, AI/ML product legal support, Venture-backed scaling/M&A experience
Technologies
Legal process automation tools, Scalable workflow systems
Responsibilities
Lead in-house legal team (privacy, AI, corporate matters); Oversee regulatory compliance, employment law, IP, and litigation; Provide strategic guidance on consumer protection and fintech regulations; Drive legal process automation; Collaborate with HR on employment risk; Anticipate legal risk during market expansion.
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC