General Counsel
General Counsel at Civitech — Remote
- Company: Civitech
- Location: Remote
- Employment type: FULL_TIME
- Salary: USD 215000–260000 / year
- Posted: 2026-06-17
About this role
Civitech is a public benefit corporation dedicated to creating a fairer and more equitable democracy by building the tools and infrastructure needed to increase civic participation, empower Democratic candidates to win, and support the success of progressive causes. Since its founding in 2019, over 1400 partners—a range of nonprofit organizations, national political committees, and individual campaigns—have utilized Civitech’s tools to reach tens of millions of voters to help create a more equitable and progressive democracy. The General Counsel will serve as Civitech's primary legal advisor, providing guidance on contracts, corporate governance, employment matters, compliance, risk management, and vendor relationships. This role will help ensure the company's legal framework supports growth while appropriately managing risk. The ideal candidate is a practical business partner with deep expertise in business law, employment law, workforce compliance, and risk management. Experience advising organizations with remote, multi-state workforces and complex contractor relationships is highly desirable. Experience with election law, campaign finance law, voter engagement programs, political communications, or campaign operations is a strong plus. Civitech’s Values:
We act with Integrity - At Civitech, we hold ourselves to the highest standards and value open and transparent communications with all of our stakeholders. Our rigorous approach to product design, testing, and data science leads to accurate assessments of our outcomes and challenges us to constantly improve our tools
We are Changemakers - As a team, Civitech seeks to make transformational change in our democracy by eliminating obstacles meant to hamper contribution from every member of the community
We are Collaborators - Buoyed by our mission, we look for opportunities to partner with everyone committed to making democracy easier to participate in. We seek to understand the challenges our partners face and use our skills and creativity to help them solve them
We are Bold - We recognize that disruptive change won’t come with doing business as usual. Civitech seeks to revolutionize civic participation by bringing innovation and creativity to politics
Why Work at Civitech:
Medical, Vision, & Dental Insurance
401(k) plan
Employee Stock Options
Employer-paid Life Insurance
Short/Long Term Disability Insurance
Flexible Time Off & Paid Company Holidays
Flexible Spending Account
Parental Leave
Flexible Schedules
Professional Development Stipend
Monthly Office Upkeep Stipend
Responsibilities Legal Review and Risk Management
Review customer, vendor, partner, and procurement agreements to identify legal, financial, operational, and compliance risks
Advise internal stakeholders on contract structure, liability, indemnification, intellectual property, privacy, and other legal considerations
Develop and maintain contract templates, legal standards, and approval processes
Ensure agreements align with company policies, risk tolerance, and strategic objectives
Review proposed contract modifications and provide guidance on legal implications
Maintain and improve the company's overall contracting framework
Corporate Governance and Business Operations
Serve as the primary legal advisor to the executive leadership team
Support mergers, acquisitions, asset purchases, and other corporate transactions
Assist with corporate filings, entity management, and governance requirements
Develop internal policies and procedures to support organizational growth and compliance
Employment Law and Workforce Compliance
Advise operations and leadership on employment-related matters, including hiring, performance management, investigations, disciplinary actions, terminations, and workforce planning
Provide guidance regarding employee and independent contractor classification, wage and hour compliance, leave requirements, and multi-state employment laws
Review and support employment agreements, separation agreements, contractor agreements, and workplace policies
Partner with People Operations to identify and mitigate employment-related risks
Monitor legal developments affecting remote workforces and ensure organizational compliance across jurisdictions
Support responses to unemployment claims, worker classification inquiries, labor agency investigations, and related regulatory matters
Compliance and Regulatory Affairs
Monitor legal and regulatory developments that may impact the organization
Advise on privacy, data protection, consumer protection, and other compliance matters
Develop practical compliance processes and internal controls
Support responses to government inquiries, regulatory matters, and legal disputes
Strategic Legal and Operational Support
Advise leadership on legal implications of operational, financial, and strategic decisions
Support acquisitions, integrations, and corporate restructuring activities
Provide guidance on insurance claims, disputes, demand letters, and potential litigation
Assist in responding to government inquiries, audits, and regulatory matters
Evaluate legal risks associated with new products, partnerships, vendors, and business initiatives
Develop practical policies and procedures that support organizational growth while maintaining compliance
Outside Counsel Management
Manage relationships with outside counsel and specialized legal advisors
Determine when specialized expertise is required and coordinate legal work accordingly
Oversee legal spend and ensure efficient use of external resources
Election And Campaign Law (Preferred)
Advise on legal and compliance issues related to voter engagement, voter registration, political communications, election administration, and campaign activities
Monitor legal and regulatory developments affecting election-related programs and civic technology
Assess legal risks associated with election, campaign, and voter outreach initiatives
Coordinate with specialized election counsel when necessary
Required Qualifications
Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited law school
Active bar membership in good standing
8+ years of legal experience, including substantial experience in business law, corporate law, employment law, or commercial contracting
Strong understanding of contract review, risk assessment, corporate governance, and employment law
Experience advising senior leadership on legal and business matters
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Ability to balance legal risk with practical business needs
Preferred Qualifications
Prior in-house counsel or General Counsel experience
Experience supporting technology, SaaS, data, consulting, or service-based businesses
Significant experience advising organizations that utilize a mix of employees, contractors, temporary workers, and seasonal staff
Strong knowledge of worker classification, wage and hour laws, multi-state employment compliance, and workforce risk management
Familiarity with election law, campaign finance law, voter engagement programs, political communications, or campaign operations
Experience supporting mergers, acquisitions, asset purchases, or corporate integrations
Experience developing scalable legal processes for growing organizations
What Success Looks Like
The company has clear, scalable legal policies and processes
Contracts and agreements are reviewed efficiently and consistently
Leadership receives timely, practical legal guidance
Legal and compliance risks are identified early and managed appropriately
Outside counsel is used thoughtfully for matters that require specialized expertise, while routine legal issues are handled efficiently in-house
The organization can confidently pursue growth opportunities with strong legal support
Reporting Structure This role reports to the Chief Operating Officer and works closely with the executive leadership team, providing legal guidance across all areas of the organization. The General Counsel will partner with leaders across Operations, Sales, Marketing, Product, Engineering, People Operations, Finance, and Client Success to support business objectives while managing legal and compliance risk. Civitech is a remote-first company hiring within our current footprint of 29 states (AL, AK, CA, CO, DC, DE, FL, GA, HI, IL, MA, MD, MI, MN, NC, ND, NH, NJ, NV, NY, OH, PA, SD, TN, TX, VA, WA, WI, WY); Civitech does have an office in Austin, TX. It is important that our team reflects the diversity of the organizations we seek to serve. We strongly encourage women, people of color, LGBTQIA+ people, and others otherwise underrepresented in the technology sector to apply. Civitech is not able to provide visa sponsorship at this time. Civitech provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, amnesty, or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. Please be aware that Civitech utilizes E-Verify to verify an employee's eligibility to work in the United States. This step occurs after an offer has been extended and accepted, and after the employee has completed their Form I-9. Please find more information about our participation in this program here . No recruiters or agencies, please! The salary range for this position is $215,000-$260,000 annually, plus bonus and equity eligibility. Placement within the range will be based on experience, qualifications, and overall fit for the role. Compensation decisions consider the full mix of skills and experience a candidate brings to the position. Particular value will be placed on expertise in the core responsibilities of the role—including employment law, worker classification, commercial contract review, corporate governance, risk management, and experience supporting growing technology companies—as well as experience with election law, campaign finance law, voter engagement programs, political communications, or campaign operations.