General Counsel at Canopy

South Jordan, Utah, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

15 Jan, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

17 Oct, 25

Experience

10 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Juris Doctor, Legal Experience, Corporate Law, Commercial Contracts, Compliance, Negotiation, Drafting, Communication, Risk Management, Data Privacy, Employment Law, Intellectual Property, Dispute Resolution, M&A, Strategic Partnerships, Business Judgment

Industry

Software Development

Description

General Counsel (Hybrid, M,W,F in office) About Us Canopy is a fast-growing SaaS company in South Jordan, Utah building simple, efficient software for accounting firms. We are looking to revolutionize the accounting space with modern, user-friendly software for a neglected industry. We aim to help our clients unlock the firm they’ve always wanted with our Practice Management Suite. We place a strong emphasis on delighting our customers, spotting and solving problems, and being good people along the way. Click here to see why our clients love Canopy. Interested in learning more about Canopy & the industry? Check out our blog here where you can find great information on our product features, industry news, practice management, and more! The Opportunity We are seeking a highly skilled and business-minded General Counsel to join our team as our first in-house attorney. Reporting to the CFO, you will partner closely with leaders across the organization to manage risk, ensure compliance, and enable smart, sustainable business decisions. This is a hands-on, strategic role for someone who thrives in a fast-paced SaaS environment and enjoys balance legal rigor with practical business judgment. What You’ll Do Lead and Build the Legal Function Establish and manage the company’s in-house legal function, creating scalable frameworks for contracts, compliance, and governance. Serve as the company’s primary legal advisor, translating complex legal issues into actionable guidance for business leaders. Commercial & Contract Management Draft, negotiate, and manage a wide range of commercial agreements including customer, vendor, partnership, and technology contracts. Develop contract templates, playbooks, and review processes to drive efficiency and reduce turnaround time. Risk & Compliance Identify and mitigate enterprise risks across commercial, regulatory, and operational areas. Maintain compliance with applicable laws, including data privacy (GDPR, CCPA), employment, and financial regulations. Partner with Finance, IT, and Security to ensure proper risk management and data governance practices. Corporate Governance & Entity Management Maintain all corporate records and ensure compliance with state, federal, and international business regulations. Support corporate structure changes, entity management, and annual filings. Employment & People Advisory Advise on employment law matters, including offer structures, policies, and employee relations. Partner with People Operations to ensure fair, compliant, and transparent workplace practices. Intellectual Property & Data Protection Protect company IP, trademarks, and proprietary information. Support the product and engineering teams in managing data privacy, licensing, and security compliance requirements. External Counsel & Litigation Oversight Manage relationships with outside counsel for specialized areas (e.g., litigation, employment, IP, data protection). Oversee dispute resolution and regulatory matters to minimize financial and reputational risk. Strategic Transactions Support financing rounds, M&A, and strategic partnerships through due diligence, structuring, and documentation review. What We’re Looking For Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited law school. Active license to practice law in Utah (or ability to register as in-house counsel). 10+ years of legal experience, ideally with both law firm and in-house counsel experience in a technology or SaaS environment. Proven expertise in corporate law, commercial contracts, and compliance. Excellent negotiation, drafting, and communication skills with the ability to simplify complex issues. Entrepreneurial mindset and comfort operating in a hands-on, high growth environment. High level of integrity, sound judgment, and strong alignment with company values. What Success Looks Like You’ve built a lightweight, scalable legal infrastructure that balances compliance with business velocity. You’re seen as a trusted partner to leadership and department heads, collaborative, proactive, and pragmatic. The company operates with clear, enforceable agreements and consistent risk management practices. You help the organization anticipate and avoid legal friction while enabling bold, strategic growth. We know many women do not apply for a job if they don't perfectly fit the description. We want you to apply anyway. Why You Want to Work Here: 🌴 Flexible Paid Time Off - you’re actually encouraged to use it, plus 10 company holidays! ❤️‍🩹 Health Benefits - including Medical, Dental, and Vision and an HSA Match. 💰 401(k) - we match 100% up to 3% of your contribution. Eligibility is immediate with 100% vesting. 🧠 Mental Health - all employees have access to Impact Suite & to our Employee Assistance Program (EAP). 👶 Paid New Parent Leave & Birthing Parent Leave - so you’re able to care for your little ones. ➕ Supplemental Benefits - including 100% company paid Basic Life & AD&D insurance and long & short-term disability coverage. 🌟 Nectar - our peer-to-peer recognition program to help our employees recognize the amazing work being done by other Canopians! 🥳 Company Events - including monthly company-wide meetings, summer parties, and more. 💡 ERG Committees - to plan initiatives around continuing education, community outreach, recruiting, onboarding, and more. ☕ Fully-stocked kitchen - Keto? Vegan? Flexitarian? Mandalorian? We’ve got you covered. Our Values: We approach our work every day with a few things in mind: 🔑 Own - we own this place! We focus on outcomes, holding ourselves & each other accountable. 🏆 Win - we win by delighting our customers with the very best products and services. 👍 Do Good - we work hard to be good people! 💡 Embrace Curiosity & Candor - we approach everything with curiosity & we understand that candor is kindness and give the gift of feedback. To learn more about us & our values, click here. Interviewing @ Canopy: Application processes can be a little stressful. Here are the stages of a typical interview process at Canopy: Once your application is received, we will review it and get back to you if we feel like it’s a mutual fit! 20-minute phone call with the People Team 45-60-minute video or in-person interview with the Hiring Manager 1-3 rounds of interviews, depending on the role Final Interview Interview processes can vary depending on the role. The People Team will give you a role-specific overview of the process during your first phone call. Remember: This is your interview too! We know candidates are evaluating us just as much as we are them. We encourage you to bring questions to each of your interviews—our hiring teams will always make sure to save time for questions at the end! Canopy is an equal-opportunity employer. Canopy provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, or veteran status.

Responsibilities

Establish and manage the company’s in-house legal function while serving as the primary legal advisor. Draft, negotiate, and manage a wide range of commercial agreements and ensure compliance with applicable laws.