Senior Legal Counsel

Senior Legal Counsel

Reports to: Chief Risk Officer

Location: Austin, TX (Primarily In-Office)

Role Overview

inKind is seeking a business-minded Senior Legal Counsel to support the company's legal, regulatory, and compliance functions during a critical phase of growth. This role will serve as a key legal advisor to leadership and cross-functional teams, providing practical, solutions-oriented counsel across a broad range of corporate, commercial, and regulatory matters.

You will partner closely with executives and operational leaders to assess risk, structure transactions, and ensure compliance while enabling innovation and growth. This position requires strong independent judgment, comfort operating in a fast-paced environment, and the ability to translate complex legal concepts into clear, actionable guidance.

The Senior Legal Counsel will also collaborate with outside counsel, ensuring advice is aligned with business realities and delivered efficiently.

Who You Are

• Passionate about inKind's mission and motivated by supporting restaurant partners and customers
• A collaborative relationship-builder who can communicate legal concepts clearly to non-legal stakeholders
• Business-oriented and pragmatic in balancing risk and growth
• Highly organized and capable of managing multiple legal matters simultaneously
• A strong negotiator with excellent drafting skills
• Ethical, detail-oriented, and comfortable exercising independent judgment

Key Responsibilities

• Provide timely, practical legal counsel to leadership and cross-functional teams on matters including (but not limited to): commercial contracts, contract enforcement proceedings, bankruptcy, employment law, partnerships, regulatory compliance, and corporate governance
• Draft, review, and negotiate a wide range of agreements, including: vendor contracts, partnership agreements, client agreements, litigation filingsfinancing documents, NDAs, and service agreements
• Support employment-related matters, including policy development and compliance guidance
• Assist with corporate governance, board materials, and entity management
• Help identify and mitigate legal risks by contributing to the development and implementation of company policies and procedures
• Monitor relevant legislative and regulatory developments affecting the business
• Partner with finance and executive teams on corporate transactions, including debt/equity financings and strategic partnerships
• Coordinate with and manage outside counsel as needed to ensure cost-effective and high-quality legal support
• Provide clear interpretation of contractual language and regulatory requirements across the organization
• Any other responsibilities and duties that may reasonably fall within the scope of a senior-level legal role

Minimum Qualifications

• Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree
• 6-10+ years of legal experience
• Experience in a technology company, startup, fintech, marketplace, or high-growth environment
• Strong background in commercial contracts and corporate law
• Demonstrated ability to manage complex legal matters independently
• Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills

Preferred Qualifications

• Combination of law firm and in-house experience
• Experience in a consumer marketplace or financial services environment
• Familiarity with employment law and regulatory compliance frameworks
• Exposure to mergers & acquisitions, venture financing, or structured credit transactions
• Multi-state bar admission
• Business education or formal finance exposure a plus

Some of our Benefits:

• Generous PTO and company holiday policy + company paid Short Term Disability
• 100% employer covered health and dental insurance for our direct employees (a set plan is covered, with higher tier healthcare coverage available at employee's additional cost; dependent coverage is at employee's cost); vision plan available at employee's additional cost
• Child Care Benefits and generous parental leave
• Dog-friendly workspace in a secure building with great views of downtown Austin
• Daily lunches and snacks

Salary:

• $180,000 - $200,000 base DOE

inKind is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We believe that diversity is vital to inKind's ability to provide our clients with the best recommendations and are committed to fostering a varied and inclusive work environment. Your race, color, ancestry, religion, gender, gender identity, national origin, sexual orientation, age, marital status, disability status, veteran status, or any other protected category have no bearing on our hiring decisions.

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