Associate General Counsel

Rightworks offers the only intelligent cloud purpose-built for accounting firms and professionals. Backed by award-winning support, our fully managed IT and applications ensure customers have secure, reliable, on-demand access to their technology. We provide a curated software ecosystem that simplifies the complexity of running an accounting firm or small business, supported by a community of thought leaders, peer networks, and educational resources. Our success is made possible by leveraging decades of specialized experience in leading accounting firms, SMBs and technology companies. Thousands of firms and SMBs count on us to run their business every day.

We have a great team, we’re growing fast and have a winning culture based on innovation, teamwork, and mutual respect.

Job Overview

 We are seeking a high performing attorney with exceptional interpersonal skills and a passion for thought leadership to serve as our Associate General Counsel. You will report to and work closely with the General Counsel to lead the business across a range of legal and compliance matters, drive the adoption of AI-powered legal solutions, and play a key role in building out governance and operational excellence. You should have a strong background in corporate law, contract negotiation, dispute management, and regulatory compliance. As part of a lean, collaborative legal team, you'll have the opportunity to work across diverse legal and compliance areas while directly supporting business objectives and serving as a strategic business partner. We're looking for someone who thrives in a dynamic environment where no two days are the same and who enjoys expanding their expertise across multiple practice areas. This role is perfect for a curious, adaptable lawyer who enjoys wearing multiple hats and learning new areas of law in a close-knit team environment.

This is a hybrid position, with 3 days per week in our Nashua, NH headquarters.

Responsibilities

• Provide legal advice and support on a wide range of corporate matters, including governance, mergers and acquisitions, and corporate structuring.
• Draft, review, and negotiate a variety of contracts, including customer agreements, vendor contracts, and partnership agreements.
• Manage and resolve disputes, including litigation and arbitration, in collaboration with external counsel when necessary.
• Collaborate with product development teams to ensure new products and services comply with relevant security and regulatory standards.
• Develop and implement policies and procedures to ensure ongoing compliance with applicable laws and regulations, particularly data privacy laws and regulations.
• Monitor and interpret changes in laws and regulations that may affect the company and its customers.
• Support the transformation of legal operations through AI and emerging legal technology, including contract review, legal research, and compliance monitoring.
• Identify opportunities to streamline legal processes and reduce friction.
  
  

Requirements

• Minimum of 5-7 years of experience at a nationally recognized law firm and/or in-house legal department
• Juris Doctor (JD) degree from an accredited law school.
• Admission to the bar in the state in which you reside.
• Intellectual curiosity and eagerness to learn new areas of law and compliance as the business grows.
• Strong background in regulatory compliance, bonus points for expertise in data privacy, FTC and/or IRS regulations.
• Excellent analytical, communication, and negotiation skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong attention to detail, business judgment, and ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and sense of humor.
  
  

Eligibility Requirements

• This role is open to US Citizens or permanent residents authorized to work in the United States. Rightworks LLC is unable to offer visa sponsorship.
• Due to specific state regulations, we are unable to accept applications from residents of California, Hawaii, or Alaska.
• Relocation will not be offered for this position.
  
  

Compensation

Compensation for this role ranges from $190,000 to $215,000 annually plus bonus, depending on experience.

Benefits

To provide best-in-class solutions, we need a best-in-class team. We offer competitive salaries to recruit the best talent. We provide company-paid short and long-term disability insurance, life insurance, and a generous 401K match. We offer highly affordable medical, dental, vision coverage, and many other valuable benefits. We offer flexible PTO, and numerous paid holidays, affording you the time to be there for what is important in your life. We encourage giving back to our communities by providing paid volunteer time off. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer!

This job description may not be inclusive of all assigned duties, responsibilities, or aspects of the job described, and may be amended at any time at the sole discretion of the employer.