Chief Legal Officer/General Counsel Coach

About the role

We are looking for candidates with Chief Legal Officer or General Counsel roles who have experience within technology companies or tech‑adjacent environments, value learning, growth, and community, and are passionate about developing and coaching people in their field. As a Mento coach, you will form 1:1 partnerships with our members to help them identify & track clear goals, become a better leader, communicate more effectively, problem‑solve issues at work, and help them feel happy, fulfilled, and engaged at work and beyond. All Mento coaches, regardless of coaching experience, are required to participate in our ICF‑certified coach training program to learn Mento’s coaching methodology prior to working with our members. This immersive, transformational training helps you grow as a coach, master the Mento Coaching Methodology, and gain access to proprietary tools that set our coaches apart. Participants who successfully graduate earn Continuing Coach Education Units.

Responsibilities

• Providing 1:1 coaching to Mento members through virtual sessions using the Mento Platform and Tools
• Participating in ongoing training sessions to improve coaching abilities and skills
• Communicating with members via your Mento email or via chat in the Mento App in between sessions
• Being an integral member of the Mento coaching community by sharing coaching tools and insights — helping enhance our coaching practices and fulfill our mission of empowering people to thrive in jobs that they love
• Acting with kindness, respect, and empathy as an ambassador of the Mento community

Requirements

• A General Counsel, Chief Legal Officer, or other senior legal executive with 20+ years experience leading legal teams either at or adjacent to the technology industry

Qualifications

• Coaching certification is a plus but not required
• Willingness to complete the ICF‑certified Mento Coaching 101 training program

Skills

• Self‑aware with high emotional IQ, able to create a safe space for vulnerability
• Growth‑mindset and excitement about developing coaching skills
• Comfortable working in a constantly‑changing startup environment
• Passionate about helping people advance in the workplace to build fulfilling careers and lives
• Strong people‑leadership and communication abilities

Benefits

• ICF‑certified coach training program (Mento Coaching 101) with Continuing Coach Education Units
• Access to proprietary coaching tools and resources
• Select bonuses tied to membership engagement and community growth
• Fully remote position
• Flexible schedule – minimum 3‑5 hours per week
• Opportunity to work with members across North America and Europe

Pay

Contract position paid per hour; flat hourly rate plus select bonuses for engagement and community growth.

Schedule

Minimum of 3‑5 hours per week commitment, with a minimum 24‑month engagement to build meaningful relationships with members.