In-House Legal Counsel

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About The Job:

Interested in joining a growing organization with a driven, supportive, growth-minded culture? Are you excited to bring your legal expertise, solutions-oriented approach, and emotional intelligence to a new position? Looking for a team that recognizes your contributions and cares about your development and success? This may be the job for you! Check out the details below and apply today!

JOB TITLE: In-House Legal Counsel

EMPLOYMENT STATUS: Full Time, Exempt

LOCATION (Remote): Employee's Home Office in the continental United States.

HOURS & TIME ZONE: Monday – Friday, 8:00am – 5:00pm Local Time Zone

PAY RANGE: Annualized salary reasonably expected to be $110,000 - $130,000, based on location, experience, and education.

BENEFITS:

Eligible employees may participate in a variety of benefit programs (some of which are available only upon reaching certain time-based milestones), which may include, without limitation, health insurance, vision insurance, dental insurance, health reimbursement, lifestyle spending, and flexible spending accounts, 401(k) with a company match offering, life insurance, discretionary bonus, sick leave, parental leave, and vacation.

2026 INCENTIVES:

Eligible to participate in Stego’s 2026 Incentive Compensation (discretionary bonus) Program, Stego Friday Holiday Hours (early-out Fridays, 3pm), Company contribution to health insurance premiums, and Lifestyle Spending Account (annualized value $1,500).

ROLE PURPOSE:

The purpose of the In-House Legal Counsel role is to provide practical, business-forward legal advice that enables the Company’s day-to-day operations and strategic initiatives. This role is heavily focused on advising cross-functional stakeholders with a collaborative, solution-oriented mindset. In-House Legal Counsel will execute a wide range of scopes supporting day-to-day business operations and strategic growth, and collaboratively enable a proactive, macro-level legal strategy for a growing mid-sized organization.

WHAT YOU'LL OWN (ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS):

• CONTRACTS:
  • Draft, review, and negotiate a high volume and wide variety of agreements, including customer, supplier, confidentiality, services, licensing, and other corporate agreements
  • Partner with internal stakeholders to identify objectives, highlight risks and opportunities, and drive negotiations to timely execution
  • Create and maintain agreement playbooks, templates, and contracting processes to improve speed and consistency and limit risk

• INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY:
  • Guide and oversee the IP lifecycle process and manage IP protection efforts in coordination with outside counsel and internal stakeholders (e.g., trademarks, patents, trade secrets, copyrights, etc.)

• BUSINESS ENABLEMENT:
  • Review marketing materials for risk management and appropriate IP protection
  • Support Sales requests for assistance with customer letters and certificates
  • Create and maintain product warranties
  • Support employment-related matters (e.g., policies, handbooks, investigations support, separations) and coordinate with outside counsel as appropriate
  • Help create and maintain company-wide policies, regulatory trainings, and compliance processes
  • Support the Development team in meeting regulatory requirements and overcoming regulatory hurdles

• RISK ANALYSIS:
  • Research and interpret applicable laws and regulations and anticipated changes to guide informed decisions and reduce risk
  • Assess legal and commercial risk and provide clear, actionable recommendations that align with the Company’s risk tolerance and business priorities
  • Research and advise internal teams on product, operations, sales, supply, marketing, and other strategic projects and initiatives
  • Support dispute prevention and resolution efforts, including demand letters, contract disputes, and coordination with outside counsel when needed

• STRATEGIC GROWTH:
  • Provide legal support for strategic growth transactions (for example, buy-side M&A) in close collaboration with outside counsel and internal stakeholders, including due diligence coordination, risk identification, drafting/reviewing transaction documents, and integration support
  • Support corporate governance and related documentation (e.g., entity management, board/consent materials) in coordination with internal stakeholders and outside counsel

• COMPANY CULTURE & CORE VALUES:
  • Operate as a trusted, approachable, solutions-oriented partner who is responsive and collaborative
  • Build strong working relationships across the Company, helping teams move quickly while managing risk thoughtfully

WHAT SETS YOU APART:

• Collaborative, clear communicator who can translate legal complexity into clear business guidance
• Strong contract drafting and negotiation skills with an ability to balance competing interests and help drive matters to completion
• Practical, solutions-oriented approach to risk assessment and mitigation
• Organized, detail-oriented, and able to manage competing priorities with appropriate urgency
• Ability to build lightweight, scalable processes (playbooks, templates, workflows) that support a mid-sized, growing organization
• High integrity, discretion, and professionalism
• High emotional intelligence and ability to thrive in a team environment (strong interpersonal skills)

YOUR EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, COMPETENCIES:

• Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited law school (required)
• Active license and State Bar membership in good standing (required)
• 3–5 years of related legal experience (required)
• Experience advising on corporate matters, commercial transactions, & risk management (strongly preferred)
• Experience with California law (preferred)
• Experience supporting strategic growth transactions (buy-side M&A experience preferred)
• Proficient in Microsoft Office programs and CLM programs (preferred)

PHYSICAL REQIREMENTS:

• Ability to communicate frequently on a daily basis by phone or video conference
• Ability to operate standard office equipment and keyboards and remain in a stationary position to work on a computer for prolonged periods
• Physical ability to travel to attend meetings at Company sites or other locations as needed

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

• Work is performed in an office environment and/or home office setting, with periodic in-person meetings as needed

TRAVEL REQUIRED:

• Ability to travel to attend periodic team and Company meetings and events, including occasional overnight stays (travel expectations are generally limited, appx 5% of the time)
• Ability to adjust travel expectations based on business needs

It is important for Stego to be thorough in our vetting and interview process to make sure the position is the right fit for both parties. Please note that it may take up to a couple of weeks of vetting and narrowing down candidates before we begin the formal interview process. Following initial vetting of applications, you may be invited to interview with several Stego team members. Initial interviews will be done virtually, and later interviews may be done in person. We appreciate your understanding and patience, and we will endeavor to respect your time and investment as much as possible.

This job description does not cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities are as of the date provided and may change at any time with or without notice. Stego Industries, LLC is an equal opportunity employer and selects employees on the basis of ability, experience, training, and character. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, age, national origin, genetic information, ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition, military or veteran status, or any other consideration made unlawful by applicable law. Stego Industries, LLC will consider qualified applicants with a criminal history pursuant to the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance and the California Fair Chance Act. You do not need to disclose your criminal history or participate in a background check until a conditional job offer is made to you. Privacy Policy: https://www.stegoindustries.com/legal/privacy-policy. No employment Visa sponsorship is available as of the date hereof. Stego Industries, LLC is committed to providing access, equal opportunity, and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities. If you require reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, contact Stego's People Operations Team at 1-877-464-7834 or StegoHR@ stegoindustries.com.