State Licensed General Counsel
virtual vocationsNew York, NY
To support a growing legal team, the remote State Licensed General Counsel will serve as the primary in-house legal advisor, oversee corporate governance and compliance, manage relationships with state regulators, and provide legal guidance across various internal teams while being located or willing to relocate to the NYC metro area.
Key responsibilities:
Oversee corporate governance, licensing, and compliance frameworks across multiple jurisdictions
Serve as the primary legal partner for internal teams, drafting and negotiating commercial agreements and managing disputes
Develop and execute government affairs strategies, maintaining relationships with regulators and monitoring legislative developmentsRequired qualificationsJ.D. from an accredited law school and active bar membership in at least one U.S. state
5+ years of legal experience, preferably in-house within regulated industries such as gaming or fintech
Direct experience with state-level licensing and regulatory compliance
Strong commercial contracting skills with the ability to balance legal risk and business objectives
Experience using AI tools in legal work and a startup mentality with comfort in ambiguity
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Level
Manager L7
Location
New York, NY
Occupation
Lawyers
Industry
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