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Legal Counsel

Ascen

Legal Counsel

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Remote

Hiring Remotely in United States

165K-175K Annually

Entry level

Remote

Hiring Remotely in United States

165K-175K Annually

Entry level

Provides legal advice, negotiates contracts, prepares legal documents, and addresses employment law and compliance matters. Collaborates with internal teams, external partners, and customers to ensure legal compliance and deliver strategic guidance in a fast-paced remote environment.

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Company Description

Ascen is a modern back office platform and employer of record for staffing firms. Our platform supports several types of staffing companies, including new firms, UK-based recruitment firms expanding into the US, established firms using our back office software, and venture-backed platforms integrating with our APIs. We are backed by Y Combinator.

Role Description

This is a full-time remote role for an Associate Legal Counsel. The Associate Legal Counsel will be responsible for providing legal advice, negotiating contracts, preparing legal documents, and addressing legal issues, especially around employment law and compliance. In this role, you will collaborate with cross-functional teams and external partners to ensure legal compliance and provide strategic legal guidance. This is a hands-on, fast-paced environment, and you will have substantial contact with external customers.

Qualifications

Substantial Employment Law Experience
Ability to provide Legal Advice and guidance
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Ability to work independently and remotely
Experience in the staffing industry is a plus
Juris Doctor (JD) degree

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