Corporate Counsel

About the role

You will own the full breadth of legal work at Tapcheck from day one, operating as the central legal authority as the business scales. You will draft, review, and negotiate commercial agreements while proactively identifying and mitigating legal risk across the business. You will build and maintain contract templates and playbooks that allow the business to move quickly without sacrificing legal protection. You will partner directly with Sales, Product, Finance, and Operations to provide practical guidance that unblocks deals and supports growth. You will advise on regulatory and compliance matters across multiple states and help mature the program as Tapcheck expands its product lines. You will manage relationships with outside counsel and oversee key service providers to ensure quality and efficiency. You will translate complex legal concepts into clear, actionable guidance for non-legal stakeholders. You will own your docket and operate with judgment and autonomy while collaborating closely with the General Counsel.

Key facts

What you'll do

• Draft, review, and negotiate a wide range of commercial agreements, including master service agreements, statements of work, vendor agreements, partner agreements, and non-disclosure agreements.
• Build and maintain contract templates and playbooks that standardize terms, reduce risk, and enable the business to move faster with less legal friction.
• Partner directly with Sales, Partnerships, and Procurement to structure and close deals efficiently while protecting Tapcheck's commercial positions.
• Advise on regulatory questions that arise as Tapcheck expands its product lines and enters new markets, translating regulatory complexity into practical steps.
• Help mature Tapcheck's multi-state regulatory compliance program as the business scales and new requirements emerge.
• Facilitate and help manage relationships with examiners and regulators across the states where Tapcheck operates.
• Support the development, implementation, and upkeep of compliance policies, processes, and training as the organization grows.
• Monitor relevant legal and regulatory developments and flag issues that could affect Tapcheck's products, operations, or compliance obligations.
• Provide practical, business-minded legal counsel across a broad range of matters, acting as a trusted advisor rather than a purely transactional resource.
• Assist with employment law matters as they arise, partnering with People and HR and coordinating with outside counsel when needed.
• Support corporate governance matters, including board documentation and internal compliance initiatives.
• Manage outside counsel at top-tier national law firms that support Tapcheck's growth, overseeing timelines, budgets, and deliverables.
• Help build the internal processes, templates, and institutional knowledge that allow a small legal team to support a fast-growing company effectively.
• Serve as a trusted, responsive legal partner to teams across the business, including Product, Engineering, Sales, Support, and Finance.
• Translate legal risk into clear, practical guidance that helps teams move forward with confidence and speed.
• Work closely with the General Counsel on strategic and high-priority matters while owning your own docket day-to-day.

Requirements

• Practiced law for 5-7 years, in a law firm, in-house, or a combination of both.
• Admitted to practice law and in good standing in at least one U.S. jurisdiction.
• Advised high-growth technology or SaaS companies on commercial and corporate legal matters.
• Drafted, reviewed, and negotiated a broad range of commercial contracts, including master service agreements, statements of work, vendor agreements, and partner agreements.
• Operated independently, managing a varied legal docket with sound judgment and minimal day-to-day oversight.
• Partnered directly with business stakeholders across functions, translating legal risk into practical, actionable guidance.
• Comfortable working in a fast-moving, dynamic environment where priorities and scope can shift quickly.
• Strong written and oral communication skills, with the ability to explain complex legal concepts to non-lawyers.
• Must be able to work remotely from within the following states: AL, AZ, CA, CO, DC, DE, FL, GA, ID, IL, LA, MA, MO, NC, NH, NJ, NV, NY, OR, OH, PA, RI, SC, TX, VA, WA, WI.
• Must already possess the right to work in the United States without the need for employment-based visa sponsorship now or in the future.

Nice to have

• Advised a fintech or payments company on regulatory, compliance, or product matters.
• Worked within a B2B2C business model.
• Served as Product Counsel or in a similar role, advising directly on product design and go-to-market.

Practical notes

This role is fully remote and open to candidates located in the following states: AL, AZ, CA, CO, DC, DE, FL, GA, ID, IL, LA, MA, MO, NC, NH, NJ, NV, NY, OR, OH, PA, RI, SC, TX, VA, WA, WI.