Corporate Counsel - 15Five

Job Title: Corporate Counsel
Job Location: US, Remote
Job Listing URL: https://jobs.lever.co/15five/c22cca4c-e850-4eb7-bcdc-b4657171f875
Job Description: 15Five is the AI-powered performance management platform built for business impact. 15Five’s AI-powered all-in-one people management system is easy to use, delivers effortless insights, and enables managers to lead with impact so that companies and their people can thrive. Within the flow of work, HR leaders are empowered with data-driven insights and recommendations while managers are transformed into change-makers, accelerating engagement, performance, and retention. 15Five combines generative AI, custom analytics, and human-centered principles within a complete platform, including 360° performance reviews, engagement surveys, goal tracking, manager coaching and training, and ongoing feedback tools like guided 1-on-1s and check-ins.

A career at 15Five is the chance to have high impact in a fast paced, remote startup environment that operates with focus, urgency, and accountability. Every role and every hire meaningfully impacts our trajectory.

We’re a high-performance, high-purpose team that gives you the chance to Build the Future of Work. We run on High Standards and High Support — holding a high bar for results, ownership, clarity, and disciplined execution, while investing in manager enablement, skill development, and whole-person care. We are committed to a No B.S. environment, meaning we anchor ourselves in truth, course-correct in real time, and expect people to lean into direct conversations. We are focused on ensuring every 15Fiver can Work in the Future and that starts with proactively using AI across all aspects of your role to increase leverage, speed, and impact.

If you're energized by a fast pace, high standards, and high accountability for yourself and others, you'll thrive here and we encourage you to apply.

This role will serve as 15Five’s in-house Corporate Counsel and primary legal partner to the business. The Corporate Counsel will own and scale core legal operations, including customer and vendor contracting, privacy and data protection, regulatory compliance, and cross-functional legal support. This role will balance risk management with business enablement while partnering closely with Sales, Finance, Security, IT, HR, and external counsel.

Key Responsibilities

Own and manage the contract lifecycle process
Manage customer contract reviews, negotiations and deviations, including MSAs, DPAs, SLAs, NDAs, and order forms.
Gather internal feedback in the customer contracting process; work with Sales, Finance, and Customer Success teams to identify customer requests and determine the best approach to meeting customer needs.
Review and implement ways to increase efficiency in the contract workflow process.
Bubble up consistent contracting issues for discussion and resolution.
Review and respond to legal requests for customer and vendor agreements.
Enforce organizational contract policies and procedures.
Assist in the evaluation and updating of company document templates such as Terms and Conditions, Privacy Policies, etc.

Own privacy, data protection, and security-related legal matters
Review and manage DPAs and privacy-related contractual terms.
Advise on data protection obligations, including but not limited to GDPR, CCPA, & the EU AI Act.
Partner with Security and Compliance teams on SOC 2 requirements and audits.
Support required compliance training initiatives.

Lead regulatory and compliance initiatives
Monitor and advise on evolving regulations impacting SaaS, AI, HR technology, privacy, and employment data. Partner cross-functionally to ensure compliance obligations are understood and met.

Provide corporate, HR, IP, and operational legal support
Coordinate with Finance on insurance policies and broker relationships.
Support corporate governance matters.
Manage legal aspects of leases and subleases.
Provide guidance on independent contractor agreements, including domestic and international engagements. Coordinate with external IP counsel on trademarks, patents, and intellectual property strategy.

Serve as a strategic legal partner to the organization
Provide practical, business-focused legal advice to Sales, Finance, HR, Product, and Operations teams.
Partner with outside counsel on employment, IP, and specialized legal matters.
Build and document scalable legal processes that enable growth while managing risk.
Complete additional projects as requested based on business needs.
Competencies
Contract Drafting and Negotiation: The ability to draft, review, and negotiate contracts, agreements, and other legal documents to protect the company's interests. This competency should include the ability to spot issues and recommend practical business-focused solutions.
Legal Knowledge: A deep understanding of the relevant areas of law, including contract law, privacy law, employment law, intellectual property law, corporate law, and regulatory compliance; making sure the individual stays up-to-date with applicable laws and regulations, including those affecting Artificial Intelligence, and ensuring that the company complies with them. This includes industry-specific regulations and international laws if the company operates globally. As well as familiarity with the industry in which the company operates and an understanding of the specific legal challenges and regulations within that industry.
Organization and Prioritization: Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, demonstrating perseverance, humor, and dedication while displaying a strong backbone when needed. Understand how to balance competing priorities. Comfortable in a high-growth start-up environment. High level of attention to detail with excellent organizational skills and dedication to accuracy.
Problem Solving: The ability to analyze complex legal issues and provide practical, business-oriented solutions.
Desired Experience
10+ years of relevant legal experience, preferably with 6+ years in-house
Experience negotiating with customers and working directly with sales teams, preferably in the SaaS industry
J.D. or equivalent degree from accredited law school
Active member of the bar in at least one state in the United States
Schedule/Work Location
This is a full-time, salaried exempt position. The typical work week will be Monday through Friday, between the hours of 8:00 am and 6:00 pm (flexible), working an expected 40+ hours/week.
Ability to accommodate early-morning or after-hours meetings at least 4 days a week is a must due to collaboration across various time zones.