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Yes, this Associate General Counsel position at Rithum is a remote position. The role is available for candidates in United States.

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This is a full-time Associate General Counsel position at Rithum.

What benefits does Rithum offer for this position?

Rithum offers the following benefits: Dental Insurance, Vision Insurance, 401k Matching, Paid Time Off, Pet Insurance, Life Insurance, Employee Assistance Program, Remote Work Stipend.

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The salary range for this Associate General Counsel role is $185k - $260k.

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Associate General Counsel at Rithum

United States

$185k - $260k

Rithum™ is the world’s most trusted commerce network, accelerating how brands, suppliers, and retailers work together to deliver seamless e-commerce experiences. We provide an unmatched platform for brands and retailers, enabling them to accelerate growth, optimize operations across channels, scale product offerings and enhance margins. Today, more than 40,000 companies trust Rithum to grow their business across hundreds of channels, representing over $50 billion in annual GMV. Using our commerce, marketing, and delivery solutions, our customers create optimized consumer shopping journeys from beginning to end.   Overview As Associate General Counsel, Americas, you will report to Rithum’s General Counsel, with direction from the Deputy General Counsel and other members of the Legal team. You will serve as a trusted legal advisor to leaders and stakeholders across the business, supporting commercial transactions, employment matters, corporate governance, data privacy, commercial bankruptcy and compliance activities throughout the Americas region, and assist in other jurisdictions outside of the Americas where appropriate. You bring significant experience negotiating complex technology agreements, advising on a wide array of employment law matters, and delivering practical, business-oriented legal counsel. You operate with sound judgment, strong business acumen, and the ability to independently navigate complex legal and business issues in a fast-paced environment.   Responsibilities Commercial Transactions & Business Partnership <ul> <li>Negotiate, draft, review, and manage a broad range of commercial agreements, including SaaS agreements, technology and licensing agreements, strategic partnership agreements, procurement contracts, confidentiality agreements, and other business-critical documents.</li> <li>Provide practical, risk-based legal guidance that supports commercial objectives while protecting the company’s interests.</li> <li>Partner with Sales and business leaders to facilitate efficient deal execution and support revenue growth initiatives.</li> </ul> Employment & People Support <ul> <li>Advise the People team on recruitment, employment, compensation, benefits, workforce planning, and employee relations matters.</li> <li>Draft and review employment agreements, offer letters, separation agreements, compensation plans, confidentiality agreements, and related documentation.</li> <li>Counsel stakeholders on grievances, disciplinary matters, workplace investigations, and other employment-related issues.</li> <li>Support organizational initiatives while ensuring compliance with applicable labor and employment laws.</li> </ul> Legal Operations, Compliance & AI Enablement <ul> <li>Develop and maintain scalable legal processes, playbooks, templates, and policies that improve consistency, efficiency, and risk management.</li> <li>Leverage AI-enabled tools and emerging technologies to streamline legal research, contract review, knowledge management, and workflow automation.</li> <li>Champion an AI-first mindset by identifying opportunities to improve productivity, automate repetitive work, and enhance legal service delivery.</li> <li>Monitor and advise on legislative, regulatory, and industry developments affecting Rithum’s business.</li> <li>Evaluate and adopt new technologies, including AI-powered solutions, that improve legal team efficiency, scalability, and business partnership.</li> </ul> Corporate Governance, Privacy & Risk Management <ul> <li>Support corporate governance activities, entity management, annual filings, audits, and regulatory reporting.</li> <li>Advise on data privacy, data security and AI-governance matters, including security questionnaires, data protection agreements, privacy framework submissions, DSAR requests, DPIAs, PIAs and ROPAs and related obligations.</li> <li>Support enterprise risk management, compliance initiatives, and other corporate legal matters.</li> </ul> Cross-Functional Collaboration & Strategic Support <ul> <li>Partner with stakeholders across Sales, Finance, Product, Engineering, Marketing, People, and other business functions to provide strategic legal counsel.</li> <li>Coordinate with external counsel and advisors as needed.</li> <li>Lead or support special projects involving procurement, real estate, compliance, dispute resolution, and other business priorities.</li> <li>Contribute to the continued evolution of Rithum’s Legal function through process improvement, knowledge sharing, and operational excellence.</li> </ul>   Qualifications  Minimum Qualifications   <ul> <li>10+ years of relevant experience in a law firm and/or in-house legal department supporting business operations.</li> <li>Juris Doctor from an accredited law school and active bar membership in good standing.</li> <li>Significant experience negotiating, drafting, and interpreting commercial contracts, including SaaS, licensing, and technology agreements.</li> <li>Experience advising on employment law matters and supporting People/HR organizations.</li> <li>AI-forward attorney with fluency across multiple AI platforms.</li> <li>Comfortable working natively in Salesforce CRM tools</li> <li>Demonstrated experience leveraging AI-enabled tools, automation technologies, or legal technology platforms to improve productivity, streamline workflows, and enhance legal operations.</li> <li>Ability to evaluate and responsibly utilize emerging technologies, including AI solutions, while maintaining appropriate legal judgment, confidentiality, and risk management practices.</li> <li>Excellent verbal, written, analytical, and negotiation skills.</li> <li>Strong business judgment and ability to provide practical, solutions-oriented legal advice.</li> <li>Proficiency with common workplace technologies, including Microsoft Office, Salesforce, DocuSign, Teams, and related applications.</li> <li>Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage competing priorities and deadlines.</li> <li>Flexibility to support stakeholders across multiple time zones when needed.</li> <li>Exceptional interpersonal skills and ability to build trusted relationships at all levels of the organization.</li> </ul> Preferred Qualifications  <ul> <li>Experience in SaaS, eCommerce, or technology companies.</li> <li>Experience supporting global or multi-jurisdictional organizations.</li> <li>Experience supporting privacy, compliance, corporate governance, employment, or risk management matters.</li> <li>A proactive, business-oriented mindset with a focus on practical solutions.</li> </ul>   Travel Required Up to 10%   Other Duties Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.    What it’s like to work at Rithum  When you join Rithum, you can expect to work with smart risk-takers, courageous collaborators, and curious minds. As part of the Rithum team, you are valued, supported, and included. Guided by a transparent culture and accessible, approachable leadership, we offer career opportunities aligned to your ambitions and talents. To ensure work and life balance works for you, we also offer an array of resources to support you and your families, including comprehensive benefits and wellness plans. At Rithum you will: <ul> <li>Partner with the leading brands and retailers.</li> <li>Connect with passionate professionals who will help support your goals.</li> <li>Participate in an inclusive, welcoming work atmosphere.</li> <li>Achieve work-life balance through remote-first working conditions, generous time off, and wellness days.</li> <li>Receive industry-competitive compensation and total rewards benefits.</li> </ul>   We believe in transparency and fairness in our compensation practices. For this position, the expected base pay range is: $185,000-$260,000 per year.  This range represents the base pay for the role across all U.S. locations and is determined based on market data, internal equity, and experience. Final compensation may vary depending on geographic location, skills, and relevant experience.In addition to base pay, we offer a discretionary bonus for non-sales roles, a comprehensive benefits package, and, where applicable, sales incentives. For this position, the expected discretionary bonus is 15% of the annual base salary.    Benefits  <ul> <li>Medical, dental and vision benefits: Affordable health care plans and company HSA contributions, starting on Day 1</li> <li>A 6% 401(k) match</li> <li>Competitive time off package with 20 days of Paid Time Off, 9 Company-Paid holidays, 2 paid floating holidays, 7 paid sick days, 2 Wellness days, and 1 Paid Volunteer Day; at 3 years of service PTO increases to 22 days, and at 5 years it increases to 25 days</li> <li>12 weeks primary caregiver leave & 4 weeks secondary caregiver leave</li> <li>Accident, critical illness, and hospital indemnity insurance</li> <li>Pet insurance</li> <li>Legal assistance and identity theft insurance plans</li> <li>Life insurance 2x salary</li> <li>Access to the Calm app and the Employee Assistance Program</li> <li>$65/month Remote work stipend for internet</li> <li>Culture and team-building activities</li> <li>Tuition assistance</li> <li>Career development opportunities</li> <li>Charitable contribution match up to $250 per year</li> </ul>   Rithum is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants and teammates without regard to race, religion, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, non-disqualifying physical or mental disability, national origin, veteran status or any other protected characteristic. All employment is decided on the basis of qualifications, merit, and business need. We're committed to providing reasonable accommodations in accordance with the law for qualified applicants. If you require assistance during the interview process due to a medical condition or need support accessing our website or completing the application process, please reach out to us by completing the <a class="notion-link-token notion-focusable-token notion-enable-hover" href="https://forms.office.com/r/v1qDcUpHLw" data-token-index="1">Accommodations Request Form</a>. Your comfort and accessibility are important to us, and we're here to ensure a seamless experience as you explore opportunities with our team.

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Associate General Counsel

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Associate General Counsel

Rithum

Full Time

$185k - $260k

4 weeks ago

Rithum™ is the world’s most trusted commerce network, accelerating how brands, suppliers, and retailers work together to deliver seamless e-commerce experiences.

United States

Legal

Staff

SaaS Agreements

Employment Law

Corporate Governance

+5 more

Job Description

Rithum™ is the world’s most trusted commerce network, accelerating how brands, suppliers, and retailers work together to deliver seamless e-commerce experiences. We provide an unmatched platform for brands and retailers, enabling them to accelerate growth, optimize operations across channels, scale product offerings and enhance margins.

Today, more than 40,000 companies trust Rithum to grow their business across hundreds of channels, representing over $50 billion in annual GMV. Using our commerce, marketing, and delivery solutions, our customers create optimized consumer shopping journeys from beginning to end.

Overview

As Associate General Counsel, Americas, you will report to Rithum’s General Counsel, with direction from the Deputy General Counsel and other members of the Legal team. You will serve as a trusted legal advisor to leaders and stakeholders across the business, supporting commercial transactions, employment matters, corporate governance, data privacy, commercial bankruptcy and compliance activities throughout the Americas region, and assist in other jurisdictions outside of the Americas where appropriate. You bring significant experience negotiating complex technology agreements, advising on a wide array of employment law matters, and delivering practical, business-oriented legal counsel. You operate with sound judgment, strong business acumen, and the ability to independently navigate complex legal and business issues in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

Commercial Transactions & Business Partnership

Negotiate, draft, review, and manage a broad range of commercial agreements, including SaaS agreements, technology and licensing agreements, strategic partnership agreements, procurement contracts, confidentiality agreements, and other business-critical documents.
Provide practical, risk-based legal guidance that supports commercial objectives while protecting the company’s interests.
Partner with Sales and business leaders to facilitate efficient deal execution and support revenue growth initiatives.

Employment & People Support

Advise the People team on recruitment, employment, compensation, benefits, workforce planning, and employee relations matters.
Draft and review employment agreements, offer letters, separation agreements, compensation plans, confidentiality agreements, and related documentation.
Counsel stakeholders on grievances, disciplinary matters, workplace investigations, and other employment-related issues.
Support organizational initiatives while ensuring compliance with applicable labor and employment laws.

Legal Operations, Compliance & AI Enablement

Develop and maintain scalable legal processes, playbooks, templates, and policies that improve consistency, efficiency, and risk management.
Leverage AI-enabled tools and emerging technologies to streamline legal research, contract review, knowledge management, and workflow automation.
Champion an AI-first mindset by identifying opportunities to improve productivity, automate repetitive work, and enhance legal service delivery.
Monitor and advise on legislative, regulatory, and industry developments affecting Rithum’s business.
Evaluate and adopt new technologies, including AI-powered solutions, that improve legal team efficiency, scalability, and business partnership.

Corporate Governance, Privacy & Risk Management

Support corporate governance activities, entity management, annual filings, audits, and regulatory reporting.
Advise on data privacy, data security and AI-governance matters, including security questionnaires, data protection agreements, privacy framework submissions, DSAR requests, DPIAs, PIAs and ROPAs and related obligations.
Support enterprise risk management, compliance initiatives, and other corporate legal matters.

Cross-Functional Collaboration & Strategic Support

Partner with stakeholders across Sales, Finance, Product, Engineering, Marketing, People, and other business functions to provide strategic legal counsel.
Coordinate with external counsel and advisors as needed.
Lead or support special projects involving procurement, real estate, compliance, dispute resolution, and other business priorities.
Contribute to the continued evolution of Rithum’s Legal function through process improvement, knowledge sharing, and operational excellence.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications

10+ years of relevant experience in a law firm and/or in-house legal department supporting business operations.
Juris Doctor from an accredited law school and active bar membership in good standing.
Significant experience negotiating, drafting, and interpreting commercial contracts, including SaaS, licensing, and technology agreements.
Experience advising on employment law matters and supporting People/HR organizations.
AI-forward attorney with fluency across multiple AI platforms.
Comfortable working natively in Salesforce CRM tools
Demonstrated experience leveraging AI-enabled tools, automation technologies, or legal technology platforms to improve productivity, streamline workflows, and enhance legal operations.
Ability to evaluate and responsibly utilize emerging technologies, including AI solutions, while maintaining appropriate legal judgment, confidentiality, and risk management practices.
Excellent verbal, written, analytical, and negotiation skills.
Strong business judgment and ability to provide practical, solutions-oriented legal advice.
Proficiency with common workplace technologies, including Microsoft Office, Salesforce, DocuSign, Teams, and related applications.
Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage competing priorities and deadlines.
Flexibility to support stakeholders across multiple time zones when needed.
Exceptional interpersonal skills and ability to build trusted relationships at all levels of the organization.

Preferred Qualifications

Experience in SaaS, eCommerce, or technology companies.
Experience supporting global or multi-jurisdictional organizations.
Experience supporting privacy, compliance, corporate governance, employment, or risk management matters.
A proactive, business-oriented mindset with a focus on practical solutions.

Travel Required

Up to 10%

Other Duties

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

What it’s like to work at Rithum

When you join Rithum, you can expect to work with smart risk-takers, courageous collaborators, and curious minds.

As part of the Rithum team, you are valued, supported, and included. Guided by a transparent culture and accessible, approachable leadership, we offer career opportunities aligned to your ambitions and talents. To ensure work and life balance works for you, we also offer an array of resources to support you and your families, including comprehensive benefits and wellness plans.

At Rithum you will:

Partner with the leading brands and retailers.
Connect with passionate professionals who will help support your goals.
Participate in an inclusive, welcoming work atmosphere.
Achieve work-life balance through remote-first working conditions, generous time off, and wellness days.
Receive industry-competitive compensation and total rewards benefits.

We believe in transparency and fairness in our compensation practices.

For this position, the expected base pay range is: $185,000-$260,000 per year.

This range represents the base pay for the role across all U.S. locations and is determined based on market data, internal equity, and experience. Final compensation may vary depending on geographic location, skills, and relevant experience.In addition to base pay, we offer a discretionary bonus for non-sales roles, a comprehensive benefits package, and, where applicable, sales incentives.

For this position, the expected discretionary bonus is 15% of the annual base salary.

Benefits

Medical, dental and vision benefits: Affordable health care plans and company HSA contributions, starting on Day 1
A 6% 401(k) match
Competitive time off package with 20 days of Paid Time Off, 9 Company-Paid holidays, 2 paid floating holidays, 7 paid sick days, 2 Wellness days, and 1 Paid Volunteer Day; at 3 years of service PTO increases to 22 days, and at 5 years it increases to 25 days
12 weeks primary caregiver leave & 4 weeks secondary caregiver leave
Accident, critical illness, and hospital indemnity insurance
Pet insurance
Legal assistance and identity theft insurance plans
Life insurance 2x salary
Access to the Calm app and the Employee Assistance Program
$65/month Remote work stipend for internet
Culture and team-building activities
Tuition assistance
Career development opportunities
Charitable contribution match up to $250 per year

Rithum is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants and teammates without regard to race, religion, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, non-disqualifying physical or mental disability, national origin, veteran status or any other protected characteristic. All employment is decided on the basis of qualifications, merit, and business need.

We're committed to providing reasonable accommodations in accordance with the law for qualified applicants. If you require assistance during the interview process due to a medical condition or need support accessing our website or completing the application process, please reach out to us by completing the Accommodations Request Form. Your comfort and accessibility are important to us, and we're here to ensure a seamless experience as you explore opportunities with our team.

Benefits

Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
401k Matching
Paid Time Off
Pet Insurance
Life Insurance
Employee Assistance Program
Remote Work Stipend

Skills

SaaS Agreements

Employment Law

Corporate Governance

Data Privacy

AI Governance

Contract Negotiation

Legal operations

Risk Management

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Salary Range

$185k - $260k

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