Planful · 19 hours ago
In-House Counsel
United States
Full-time
Remote
Senior Level
$145K/yr - $155K/yr
5+ years expPlanful is the pioneer of financial performance management cloud software, helping businesses streamline planning and analytics. The role of In-House Counsel involves providing legal support primarily focused on employment law, managing litigation, and assisting with SaaS agreements.
AnalyticsCloud ComputingEnterprise SoftwareFinanceFinTechSaaS
Responsibilities
Provide day-to-day legal counsel to the People team on a wide range of employment-related matters, including performance management, terminations, workplace investigations, wage and hour compliance, accommodations, and leave laws
Advise on employee relations issues, HR policies, and compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws and regulations
Draft, review, and update employment agreements, handbooks, and internal policies
Manage and coordinate all phases of employment and commercial litigation, including overseeing outside counsel, developing strategy, and reviewing pleadings, discovery, and correspondence
Proactively identify litigation risks and recommend strategies to mitigate potential legal exposure
Respond to subpoenas, demand letters, and government agency inquiries (e.g., EEOC, DOL)
Assist with negotiation and review of SaaS agreements, vendor contracts, NDAs, and other commercial agreements
Partner with sales and procurement teams to enable efficient and compliant contract execution
Provide pragmatic legal advice across the business on ad hoc matters as needed
Support the development and implementation of internal legal processes and compliance programs
Qualification
Required
J.D. from an accredited law school and licensed to practice in at least one U.S. jurisdiction
Minimum of 5 years of legal experience, with at least 3 years of in-house counsel experience, ideally in a high-growth or technology-driven environment
Deep expertise in U.S. employment law and strong familiarity with managing both employment and commercial litigation
Exposure to or experience with SaaS contracting and basic commercial transactions
Excellent communication, interpersonal, and project management skills
A proactive, practical, and business-minded approach to solving legal problems
Ability to operate independently in a fast-paced environment and prioritize multiple demands
Benefits
2 Volunteer days
Birthday PTO
Quarterly company Wellness Days
3 months supply of diapers and meal deliveries for the first month of your Maternity/Paternity leave
Annual Planful Palooza, our in-person, company-wide culture kickoff held in cities like San Diego, Palm Desert, and most recently - Nashville, Tennessee!
Team-specific offsites in cities like New York, Sonoma, or our brand new HQ based in downtown San Francisco
Office hubs in San Francisco, Toronto, and London
Home office setup
Monthly wifi and cell phone reimbursements for all employees, in-office or remote
Company-wide Mentorship program with Executive sponsorship of CFO and Manager-specific monthly training programs
Employee Resource Groups such as Women of Planful, Parents of Planful, and many more
Company
Planful
Planful is a comprehensive solution with end-to-end capabilities for finance and accounting teams.
201-500 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$91.3MKey Investors
Vector CapitalCenterview CapitalNextWorld Capital
2022-01-01Series Unknown
2020-06-25Series Unknown
2018-12-13Acquired
Leadership Team
Sanjay Vyas
Chief Technology Officer
Andy Bottrill
SVP EMEA at Planful
Recent News
Business Wire
2025-12-09
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