General Counsel / In-House Attorney (Performance Marketing)

Impact Scale is seeking a strategic, business-minded General Counsel / In-House Attorney to oversee legal operations, risk management, corporate governance, and compliance across multiple entities. This role requires a strong understanding of corporate law, contracts, regulatory frameworks, and operational risk, while also serving as a trusted advisor to executive leadership on legal and strategic matters. The ideal candidate is experienced, pragmatic, solutions-oriented, and capable of balancing legal protection with business growth objectives in a fast-paced performance marketing environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide legal counsel and strategic guidance to executive leadership across all business operations and initiatives.
• Draft, review, negotiate, and manage a wide range of agreements, including vendor contracts, partnership agreements, employment agreements, licensing agreements, marketing agreements, and client-facing contracts.
• Serve as primary in-house legal counsel for multiple affiliated entities and business lines.
• Oversee corporate governance matters, entity management, and organizational compliance requirements across multiple entities.
• Advise leadership on legal risk, regulatory compliance, employment matters, intellectual property, privacy, advertising compliance, and dispute resolution.
• Develop and maintain internal legal policies, compliance procedures, and operational safeguards.
• Support business development, acquisitions, partnerships, and strategic transactions by evaluating legal and operational risks.
• Manage outside counsel relationships, legal budgets, and litigation matters when necessary.
• Review and advise on marketing, lead generation, data usage, and advertising compliance matters within the organization’s industries.
• Provide guidance on employment matters, contractor relationships, compensation structures, and HR-related legal issues.
• Assist leadership in structuring scalable operational and contractual processes that support company growth.
• Maintain awareness of evolving legal and regulatory developments impacting the company’s industries and operations.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with finance, operations, sales, compliance, and executive teams to proactively identify and mitigate legal risks.
  
  

Education, Experience, And Licensing Preferences

• Juris Doctor (JD) degree required.
• Active license to practice law in at least one U.S. jurisdiction required.
• Preferred 5 years of progressive legal experience in performance marketing, corporate law, commercial transactions, regulatory compliance, or related practice areas.
• Prior in-house counsel experience preferred.
• Experience advising high-growth companies, marketing organizations, or multi-entity businesses preferred.
• Experience within relevant industries strongly preferred.
  
  

Preferred Qualifications/Skills

• Juris Doctor (JD) degree from an accredited law school and active bar membership in good standing.
• Strong background in corporate law, commercial transactions, contracts, compliance, and business operations.
• Prior in-house counsel experience strongly preferred.
• Industry knowledge is strongly preferred, particularly in performance marketing, lead generation, advertising, finance, insurance, or related regulated industries.
• Ability to provide practical, business-oriented legal advice rather than purely theoretical legal analysis.
• Excellent negotiation, drafting, and risk assessment skills.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to work closely with executive leadership and cross-functional teams.
• Experience managing multiple entities and complex organizational structures preferred.
• Ability to operate independently in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial environment.
• Strong judgment, discretion, and problem-solving capabilities.
• Cultural fit is extremely important — we are seeking someone collaborative, adaptable, and aligned with our fast-moving, solutions-oriented environment.
• We are open to interviewing both highly experienced candidates and individuals with somewhat less experience who demonstrate exceptional judgment, business acumen, and strong industry understanding. However, this is not an entry-level role, and candidates should have meaningful legal experience and the ability to operate autonomously.
  
  

Location Benefits

This role is based in Downtown Vancouver, WA.

Impact Scale Offers

• Competitive salary
• Comprehensive health insurance
• Professional development opportunities
• Retirement savings options
• Paid time off
• Catered lunches
• Coffee bar