Deputy General Counsel

Summary: Job Title: Deputy General Counsel Job Status: Full-time Location: Hybrid: flexibility to work remote, with some in-office days in Canton, Ohio to support business needsCompensation: Salaried (Exempt)Position Type: Direct Hire; note, this is not a contract rolePay Range: $150k- $215k, based on experienceSchedule: 9:00 am - 5:00 PM EST, Monday through Friday This role is a strategic leader of Patriot's legal function, partnering with the General Counsel and exercising independent decision-making authority within this role’s scope, all while upholding the core values and culture of Patriot. This person will bring particular depth in corporate, governance, transactional, and general business law matters, while also serving as a versatile force across the department to ensure seamless legal coverage at all times. Let us introduce ourselves... We’re a team of driven, conscientious individuals with a clear mission: to make accounting and payroll fast, simple, and affordable for millions of American businesses and their accountants. It’s not enough to have a “good job”. It takes connection, culture, encouragement, growth opportunities, challenges, communication, and so much more to create an environment where people and ideas flourish. We are Patriot Software; a hybrid company with 180+ employees across the United States and a co-working space in Canton, Ohio. Our search for a new team member always starts by seeking a quality individual who desires to live by our core values: Be Customer Obsessed - In everything we do, we start with the customer and work our way backwards. Our primary focus is how we deliver tremendous value for the American businesses we serve.Lead With Speed - We believe in doing things quickly and not being afraid to take big chances. Moving fast and making bold moves is how we stay ahead.Don’t Cut Corners - We don’t skimp on quality. We make sure to own our technologies, development, and operations so that the entire experience is the best it can be.Create a Better Us - We’re always improving by keeping it simple, saying no to things that don’t help our customers, automating what we can, and spending our money wisely.Follow The Golden Rule - We treat others how we would want to be treated, disagree and commit, and welcome feedback from anyone, anywhere in the company.Grow, Be a Leader - We look for leaders at all levels and always put the customer and team above ourselves. We want to build a pro team of high-caliber players, with high accountability and trust across all individuals. Interested in learning more? Great! Read on to see if your skills are a match, too. What You’ll Need: Juris Doctor degree from an accredited law school; bar admission in the state of Ohio.7+ years of relevant corporate/transactional experience at a law firm and/or in-house legal department, including experience in corporate formation, governance, and multi-entity organizational structures.Familiarity with corporate finance matters such as deal terms, cap tables, valuations, and investor rights.Enough tax knowledge to spot entity-structuring issues and work effectively with outside tax advisors.Willingness and ability to work across the full spectrum of in-house legal matters as needed, including commercial, customer, regulatory, compliance, and employment matters.Sound judgment and strong problem-solving skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities independently, often under tight timelines.Excellent written and verbal communication and interpersonal skills, including the ability to build consensus and explain legal issues in practical business terms.Though not required, experience with financial services, payments, or related regulatory matters is a plus. This position is open to all candidates who legally reside and are eligible to work in the United States. What You’ll Be Doing: Lead entity formation, governance, and maintenance across Patriot's affiliated entities, including board consents, equity/option administration, and corporate housekeeping.Draft, review, and maintain intercompany agreements, and support related governance approvals.Serve as a regular point of contact for the Board on entity governance matters.Support corporate finance and transactional matters, including financing-related agreements and investor documentation.Partner with Finance and outside tax advisors on the tax aspects of entity structuring and intercompany matters.Partner with the General Counsel to ensure full legal coverage across the department - including commercial, customer, compliance, and employment matters - and serve as a responsive resource for business partners across the company.Advise leadership on corporate transactions and product initiatives.Advise on legal and regulatory considerations affecting the company's core offerings.Support legal review and negotiation of agreements with Patriot's banking, payment processing, and vendor partners, in coordination with the General Counsel. Please note this is a sample of what you’ll be doing. This job requires you to be able to adapt to change quickly in order to deliver an exceptional customer experience. Your duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Location & Commitments: This position is open to all candidates who legally reside and are eligible to work in the United States, and who are located near Canton, Ohio, as this is a hybrid position. This position is currently not open to applicants in the following locations: Alaska, California, Hawaii, Washington D.C. Working hours are established by each team and department based on business needs. For this role, core working hours are typically between 9:00 am - 5:00 pm EST, Monday through Friday. Due to the nature of our business, we have busy seasons and “right-nows” that occasionally require working outside of core hours. Patriot is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate against any employee or job applicant on the basis of race, color, gender, national origin, age, religion, creed, disability, or sex. More Reasons to Love Patriot: We pride ourselves on our company culture and value our employees’ hard work. Aside from the freedom to introduce new ideas or technologies, here are some of the awesome benefits our full-time employees enjoy: Paid time off and paid holidaysMedical, dental, and vision insurance Section 125 HSA and FSA accountsBenefits starting 1st of the month after hireCompany-paid life, short-term, and long-term disability insurance401(k) with company matchUp-to-date hardware and equipment providedFlexible scheduling and opportunities for advancementEngaging and collaborative company cultureEducation reimbursement Are you ready to take the next step in your career?