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Job description
Title:
General Counsel, Compliance Officer
Department:
Executives
Posting Location:
Remote
At Lexipol, our mission is to create safer communities and empower the individuals on the front lines with market-leading content and technology. Our top-notch team works closely with law enforcement, fire, EMS, corrections, and local government professionals to tailor our solutions to better address today’s challenges and keep first responders coming home safely at the end of each shift.
Working at Lexipol means making a difference – day in and day out.
The Work
The General Counsel serves as the primary legal officer of the company and is responsible for overseeing the company’s legal operations, ensuring compliance with laws and regulations, managing all contracts, supporting the company’s executive team, and advising all business units within the company, especially within sales, M&A and legal human resources issues.
The General Counsel also serves as a corporate officer, holding authority as Secretary for the company and its parent entities. This role requires a responsive, experienced strategic leader with comprehensive legal expertise, exceptional organizational skills, and the ability to operate in a complex, fast-paced environment.
Key Performance Objectives
Legal Operations
Oversee and manage all legal matters and legal operations of the company, including M&A activities.
Provide strategic legal advice to the executive team and board of directors.
Develop and implement strategies for legal risk management.
Lead the 4-peson legal and compliance team, monitor and manage legal budgets and expenditures.
Oversee integration of technology and artificial intelligence (AI) programs into legal operations and company platforms to enhance efficiency and effectiveness.
Evaluate and implement legal technology solutions to streamline workflows and improve data management.
Compliance
Develop, implement, and oversee the company's compliance program to ensure adherence to all applicable laws and regulations.
Ensure compliance with state-specific laws and regulations, including the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) and Criminal Justice Information Services (CJIS) standards.
Serve as the primary legal advisor for public safety agencies, ensuring all operations meet relevant public safety regulations and standards.
Conduct regular compliance training and education for employees.
Monitor and report on compliance risks and issues.
Work with regulatory agencies and represent the company in compliance matters.
Ensure the company’s policies and procedures are up-to-date and effective.
Contracts
Supervise the drafting, review, and negotiation of all contracts and agreements.
Ensure that contracts are legally sound and comply with company policies.
Manage the contract lifecycle from initiation to execution and renewal.
Resolve contract disputes and issues in a timely and effective manner.
Corporate Officer
Act as a corporate secretary, maintaining company records and meeting minutes.
Ensure the company’s governance framework is adhered to.
Support the board of directors in fulfilling their fiduciary duties.
Manage shareholder relations and communications as requested by the board of directors.
Advise on corporate structure and strategy.
Support Sales, Go-to-Market, and Customer Success Teams
Train team members on relevant changes in the law and funding considerations.
Provide legal support for all sales transactions from lead to close.
Collaborate with the sales and customer success teams to ensure compliance with legal and regulatory requirements throughout the sales process.
Regularly join sales and customer success teams on calls and in meetings with customers and their legal representatives to ensure accurate responses to procurement questions.
Required Qualifications
Juris Doctor (JD) degree from a top accredited law school.
Admittance to the state bar where the company operates.
Minimum of 10 years of experience in corporate law, commercial contracts, negotiations, and technology licensing, with significant experience in a senior legal leadership role.
Previous experience working in a SaaS environment.
Proven track record in legal operations, compliance, and contract management.
Strong understanding of corporate governance, and fiduciary duties.
Excellent leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills.
Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced and dynamic environment.
High ethical standards and integrity in professional matters.
Preferred Experience
10+ years experience in commercial SaaS licensing environment.
7+ years experience in contracting and procurement with public agencies.
Strong demonstrated experience managing legal teams and external counsel.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills in fast-paced, high-volume environment.
Ability to effectively manage multiple priorities and projects that change daily.
Experience in handling mergers, acquisitions, and other complex transactions.
Previous experience working in a Private Equity portfolio company capacity
The Environment
The General Counsel will primarily work in an office environment but may need to travel for meetings, compliance inspections, or legal proceedings. The role may require extended hours and flexibility due to the nature of legal work and corporate duties.
Compensation And Benefits
Lexipol offers a competitive base salary, monthly, quarterly, or annual incentive and a comprehensive benefits package including 401(k) with Company match and a flexible paid time off plan.
Compensation for this role includes a base salary of $200,000 plus bonus, and equity.
About Lexipol
Lexipol is the leader in advancing total readiness for public safety agencies, helping leaders reduce risk, ease administrative burdens, and strengthen community trust. Trusted by more than 12,000 agencies nationwide, Lexipol delivers a unified platform that integrates policy, training, wellness, and reporting to simplify operations and support data-informed decisions. By equipping leaders and teams with the tools, insights, and support they need, Lexipol makes readiness possible—today and for whatever comes next. Learn more at
Lexipol Is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE)
Lexipol, LLC provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all team members and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, sex, pregnancy, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status, genetic information, or any other non-job-related characteristic. Lexipol complies with applicable federal, state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfers, leave of absence, compensation, and training.
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