Associate General Counsel

Finalsite is the most valued partner for K–12 schools to build trust, strengthen community, and grow enrollment. Ranked among the best EdTech Companies in America, Finalsite supports more than 7,000 schools and districts worldwide with an integrated platform for websites, communications, mobile apps, enrollment, and marketing services.

Headquartered in Glastonbury, Connecticut, Finalsite is a global company with employees working remotely across nearly every U.S. state, as well as throughout Europe, South America, and Asia.

We believe people do their best work when they feel supported, connected, and empowered to grow. That’s why we invest in our employees through competitive benefits, professional development opportunities, and a collaborative culture built on partnership and purpose. Whether you’re looking to expand your skills, take on new challenges, or make a meaningful impact in education, Finalsite offers the opportunity to grow your career while helping schools thrive.

At Finalsite, every interaction matters — with our clients, with each other, and with the schools and families we serve. Join us and help shape stronger school communities around the world

SUMMARY

The Associate General Counsel is a senior member of the Legal team and a trusted strategic advisor to leaders across the organization. Reporting to the Chief Legal Officer & General Counsel, this role provides practical, business-oriented legal counsel across a broad range of matters, with particular focus on commercial transactions, SaaS and technology agreements, data privacy, regulatory compliance, and risk management. The ideal candidate combines strong legal judgment and technical expertise with a pragmatic, solutions-oriented approach and the ability to operate effectively in a fast-paced, growth-oriented technology environment.

LOCATION

100% Remote - Anywhere within the US

QUALIFICATIONS AND SKILLS

• Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited law school.
• Active membership in good standing with the bar of at least one U.S. jurisdiction.
• 8–10+ years of progressively responsible legal experience, with significant in-house experience strongly preferred.
• Exceptional legal judgment with the ability to assess risk and provide clear, actionable recommendations.
• Significant experience drafting and negotiating sophisticated commercial and technology transactions.
• Strong knowledge of SaaS, software licensing and other commercial agreements, data privacy, and data security as it arises in commercial transactions.
• Experience as a trusted legal advisor on commercial transactions to leadership and cross-functional business partners, providing strategic, practical, and commercially focused counsel.
• Experience providing counsel on customer disputes and collection matters, including management of outside counsel when appropriate.
• Ability to research and monitor current federal and state law affecting commercial transactions, and translate developments into actionable guidance for the business
• Experience with developing and improving templates, playbooks, and contracting practices to increase efficiency, consistency, and scalability.
• Demonstrated ability to manage and prioritize multiple matters simultaneously with a high degree of independence and urgency.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to translate complex legal concepts into practical business guidance.Solutions-oriented mindset with a focus on enabling the business while appropriately managing risk.
• High degree of integrity, discretion, accountability, and attention to detail.
• Experience in the payment processing industry is a plus.
• Experience with Ironclad or a comparable contract lifecycle management platform is a plus.
• Experience with agreements supporting public and private K-12 schools is a plus.

RESIDENCY REQUIREMENT

Finalsite offers 100% fully remote employment opportunities, however, these opportunities are limited to permanent residents of the United States. Current residency, as well as continued residency, within the United States is required to obtain (and retain) employment with Finalsite.

DISCLOSURES

Finalsite is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and is an affirmative action employer. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity or Veteran status. We also consider qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with legal requirements. EEO is the Law. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please contact Finalsite's People Operations Team. Finalsite is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. As part of this commitment, Finalsite will ensure that persons with disabilities or special needs are provided a reasonable accommodation. Ensure your Finalsite job offer is legitimate and don't fall victim to fraud. Ask your recruiter for a phone call or other type of verbal communication and ensure all email correspondence is from a finalsite.com email address. For added security, where possible, apply through our company website at finalsite.com/jobs.