At Notarize, we’re pulling the future closer, bringing industries like real estate, automotive, and financial services into the digital age. We’re the first company to complete a legal online notarization, online mortgage closing, online will, online auto sale, and countless other critical transactions. 

We’re proud to play an integral role for our customers -- from individuals to major enterprises -- in making life’s most important moments better. 

Our business has grown exponentially (over 600%!) in the past year. In September 2021 we came in at #114 on Inc.’s list of the 5000 fastest-growing companies in the nation. We raised an additional $130 million in Series D funding in March of this year -- backed by industry behemoths like Capital G/Google, Citi, and Wells Fargo -- and we recently announced a major strategic partnership with Adobe.

Notarize is the pioneer and market leader in Remote Online Notarization (RON), and we’re building the team that will operate a critical platform in tomorrow’s fully-remote economy. Come join us!

Notarize is proud to be a fully-distributed, remote-first team. Employees can work from anywhere in the United States -- all 50 states and D.C too.

We’re looking for a Senior eCommerce Product Counsel who is not only a legal eCommerce expert, but is business-minded and not afraid to pave the way as we continue to build innovative new ways to digitize life’s most high-risk and important transactions in a way that improves accessibility while enhancing fraud protections. 

In this role, you’ll report to the General Counsel and work closely with senior leadership and stakeholders across the enterprise. You'll provide practical legal advice on new and existing product initiatives, focusing on legal and regulatory requirements related to electronic and digital signatures, records, payments. You'll not only provide guidance but help develop compliant ways to responsibly remove legal roadblocks to enable the business to scale and grow. 

You'll need to be proactive and engaged, enjoy working with a cross-functional team both internally and externally, be very excited about technology and e-commerce, as you'll be a critical part of the future of Notarize.

As our Senior Counsel, you will:

• Serve as our resident subject matter expert advising on all things “e” including - electronic and digital signatures, eNotary laws, ADA compliance, advertising, ePayments, PKI compliance, and digital identity.
• Interpret, advise, and provide practical business counsel to the Product, Engineering and Operations teams on applicable laws, rulings and regulations relevant to e-commerce and digital signatures, including in the areas of consumer protection and marketing.
• Utilize your keen analytical skills to develop creative solutions to problems.
• Support and collaborate with the Team team to evaluate, communicate and manage legal risks to internal stakeholders and external parties.
• Work with our business teams to identify and assess legal implications of our product.
• Be a utility player taking on opportunities and add value in practice areas beyond commercial transactions as needed
• Stay current on industry, commercial, intellectual property, open source, privacy and other laws, regulations, and developments to be able to give the most effective advice.

What we're looking for:

• A JD with 8+ years experience. Must be admitted and in good standing in any US jurisdiction.
• Familiarity with legal issues affecting the Internet and e-commerce (such as consumer protection SaaS, advertising, and payments).
• Hands-on experience as an in-house attorney or extensive experience as outside counsel for tech/SaaS companies developing and launching new products and services, including advising on the use of technology to resolve issues regarding regulation.
• In-depth understanding of PKI, including digital certificates, validation authority management, key management systems, and similar identity validation infrastructure and with associated guidance and standards.
• Ability to translate between business and technical risk and communicate clearly to business and technical partners within the organization. 
• Demonstrated startup initiative - ability to self-manage, find creative ways to work through barriers, actively learn necessary skills, and manage projects to completion with minimal supervision. 
• Proven communication and presentation skills - ability to collaborate with a wide variety of stakeholders (internal teams, customers, regulators, partners, etc.) on legal and regulatory compliance issues. 

Some of our benefits:

• Competitive salaries & equity
• Heavily subsidized medical, dental, and vision
• 401k with 4% match
• Unlimited PTO & flexible work schedules
• Fully-distributed team: work from anywhere in the U.S.
• Paid parental leave
• Annual budget for personal learning & development
• Small, cross-functional teams
• Strong emphasis on collaboration & mentorship
• Paid lunches (through Grubhub) + regular Lunch & Learn sessions 

Our core values:

• Solve Problems That Matter: We serve some of the most important moments in people's lives. It's a responsibility we embrace by focusing obsessively on the issues that will have a quantifiable impact on our customers and our company growth. 
• Yes Before No: We are optimistic about our ability to change lives by transforming outmoded processes. We believe our efforts can create a better future, and it is our attitude that will allow us to pull that future closer.
• Start With Why: We don't presume to understand the intentions of the people around us, whether coworkers or customers. We ask honest questions and listen to feedback in order to gain insight, build trust, and create memorable experiences. 
• Stamp Together: We create a strong team and a welcoming workplace by valuing diverse perspectives. Every role in our organization is supported and valued equally, without regard to location or background.

Notarize is committed to building an inclusive environment for people of all backgrounds and everyone is encouraged to apply. We are an equal opportunity employer and do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status. We'd love to hear from you.