Associate General Counsel, Legal & Compliance

We are the better way to work in finance. As private equity’s value creation partner, we sit at the heart of PE—where sponsors and CFOs meet. Through financial consulting rooted in data, technology, and AI, we help clients drive value—supporting the office of the CFO to drive end-to-end value creation.

If you crave challenging work and are looking to grow, come solve complex issues alongside 1,400+ finance & technology experts in a supportive, collaborative environment. 

Backed by premier private equity firms and headquartered in New York with 10 offices around the globe, we are a high-growth, entrepreneurial firm looking for people who want to be part of building something great. Come make your mark. 

Accordion’s Associate General Counsel – Legal & Compliance will play a key role in assisting the General Counsel manage the commercial and transactional legal and the compliance functions of the company, from commercial contracts to technology solution product counseling, with an eye towards innovation and leveraging strategic AI tools. The AGC handles a broad range of day-to-day transactional legal and compliance matters  while improving their practice, as well as working with the General Counsel in building the department and the legal and compliance functions.  Accordion’s General Counsel is looking for a proactive and pragmatic AGC who seeks a significant amount of autonomy and growth while partnering with practice leaders to design solutions to novel legal and strategic challenges as our business scales.

This position must be based in our New York City, Boston, Chicago, or Charlotte offices and is a hybrid role with the flexibility to work remotely 2 days a week. Ideal candidates should be local to the desired locations.

This position is not eligible for immigration sponsorship.

Legal - Client Engagement, Business Partnership with Practice Leads & Contract Strategy

• Help build and run a global client and commercial contracts strategy.
• Structure, draft and negotiate a wide range of consulting, technology, IP, and data focused commercial agreements, covering:
  • Client contracts for management, data and analytics, AI, SaaS, and technology consulting engagements, including engagement letters, MSAs, EULAs, SOWs and Change Orders
  • Data privacy, transfer, and protection agreements (DPAs, BAAs, etc.), and IT security exhibits
  • Commercial vendor and third-party services, SaaS, licensing, data exchange, software development, and subcontractor agreements
  • Technology alliance and partnership agreements, including co-marketing, referral, reseller, and co-development arrangements
  • NDAs and other agreements
• Provide real-time contract strategy and negotiation support, including participation in client calls and direct communication regarding contract modifications.
• Provide responsive language and direction to internal stakeholders on non-standard, controversial Agreement content provided by clients. Interface with General Counsel and Associate General Counsels on substantive recommendations.
• Serve as product counsel to technology and data & analytics product teams offering AI, Machine Learning, SaaS, and other solutions regarding:
  • Model development and deployment risk
  • Responsible AI, transparency, and explainability
  • Training data rights, output ownership, and open-source considerations
  • IP strategy for AI-enabled or technology-driven solutions
• Partner with solution leaders to draft and negotiate AI, SaaS, and other IP licensing terms.
• Collaborate and coordinate with technical and security teams (CTO, CISO) to evaluate risks related to AI, SaaS, cloud architecture, data pipelines/transfers, third-party integrations, and new solution designs.
• Maintain and enhance standard contract templates, playbooks, fallback options, and legal process documentation.
• Build repeatable workflows leveraging GenAI and other legal tech tools for contract review and drafting, legal research and writing, and knowledge management.
• Maintain historical records on all Client-related interactions and modifications to standard documents and provide as requested to internal stakeholders.
• Ensure compliance with company policies and procedures when working with business stakeholders on deals and projects.
• General legal research and support.

Legal - General

• Identify, assess, and advise business leaders regarding legal issues and risk management concerning the development and implementation of business strategy, client arrangements, and partnerships.
• Analyze relevant laws and regulations to determine applicability to the business.
• Advise on vendor due diligence and oversight requirements.
• Special projects on an as-needed basis.
  • Provide advice and recommendations on legal risks and compliance matters to internal stakeholders.
  • Assist senior legal counsel and legal team in preparing legal opinions and reports.
  • Assist in corporate governance matters, including international expansion, board meeting minutes, and regulatory filings.
  • Support the legal team with dispute resolution, litigation, and other legal matters as required.

Compliance Role & Program Development - The AGC will work with the General counsel to:

• Strengthen and scale the company’s compliance programs across multiple regulatory schemes, including:
  • S. and international AI regulatory frameworks (EU AI Act, U.S. Executive Orders, NIST AI RMF, state-level rules, etc.)
  • Data privacy (HIPAA, GDPR, CCPA/CPRA, and other data privacy regulations)
  • Export controls, sanctions, and DOJ security rule requirements
  • Information security, incident response, and third-party risk frameworks.
• Stay updated on changes in laws and regulations affecting the consulting industry, SaaS and AI technologies, and private equity and corporates while assessing their impact on the company’s operations.
• Partner with the General Counsel and Head of Legal & Compliance in India and future international regions as the company expands.
• Develop and maintain AI governance tools (risk assessments, DPIAs, model cards, data lineage documentation).
• Support compliance reviews for vendors, technology partners, and strategic alliances.
• Provide training and communication to leadership and business stakeholders on compliance risks and requirements.
• Monitor and ensure the company's adherence to regulatory and legal requirements across various jurisdictions.
• Assist in conducting internal compliance audits and risk assessments.
• Support the development and implementation of compliance programs, policies, and training materials.

• Juris Doctor (JD) degree from an accredited law school.
• Admission to at least one state bar. New York preferred, but not required.
• 5 - 9 years of experience in corporate law and technology transactions, along with data privacy:
  • Minimum of 2+ years’ experience as a practicing lawyer, preferably initially with a prominent national law firm before moving to an in-house position
  • 3+ years of legal practical experience with an in-house legal department in a public or private company in a senior role
• Experience with a wide variety of significant technology transactions, preferably in an in-house environment, related to SaaS, AI, machine learning, robotic process automation, software licensing, cloud computing, and other state of the art and cutting-edge technologies.
• Previous experience working in-house for a technology company or working with technology industry clients to help stakeholders bridge the gap between technical and legal aspects, managing related risks, and advising on new technologies.
• Demonstrated experience advising senior executives regarding commercial and corporate legal matters.
• Experience drafting complex transactional documents, especially vendor services, procurement and other business-to-business agreements.
• Excellent follow-through with ability to prioritize and focus on critical tasks; must have experience juggling multiple clients with competing demands.
• Experience weighing business needs with legal and commercial risks to more effectively advise business leaders with respect to risk management.
• Must have a practical and creative problem-solving approach.
• Must be an assertive and effective negotiator with the ability to persuade and inspire action with a focus on both short-term and long-term implications.
• Must be able to demonstrate a high level of intelligence, independent reasoning, excellent analytical skills, judgment, and strong business acumen.
• Must be intellectually curious with a balance of EQ and IQ that drives understanding every aspect of the business and industry.
• Excellent verbal and written communication, negotiation, and presentation skills with the ability to effectively interact with numerous business teams.
• Meticulous attention to detail and superior organizational skills; proficient in legal AI technology, as well as Word and other applicable software tools.
• Used GenAI for contract reviewing and drafting, and for legal research and writing.

• Excited to be part of a growing team, with a focus on driving future growth in a dynamic and thriving business.
• Full of entrepreneurial spirit, curious, and comfortable in a fluid, flat organization. No egos.
• Able to effectively communicate complex issues and solutions, and raise issues to senior team members when necessary.
• Able to manage multiple projects simultaneously, be responsive to internal stakeholders, and prioritize workload in a fast-paced environment.
• A strong, independent self-starter who can influence others and collaboratively problem solve.
• A strong team player, able to work with team members across all levels.
• Someone who takes a proactive approach to taking on responsibilities in support of the General Counsel.
• Someone who enjoys working in an entrepreneurial environment, working/winning with others, is client-service-oriented, and feels fulfilled with doing meaningful work for clients.
• Based in New York City, Boston, or Charlotte. Chicago will be considered, but the individual must be willing and able to cover east coast hours.
• Reporting to the Associate General Counsel, Legal & Compliance you will be a member of a legal team that prides itself on being business-minded, responsive, and supportive of team members (no one is too important to pitch in and help another teammate!).

Certain U.S. jurisdictions require Accordion to include a reasonable estimate of the salary for this role. For new hires in the locations listed above, a reasonable estimated range is $190,000 - $225,000 USD, depending on factors such as location, experience, skills, start date, and organizational needs. This role is also eligible for bonuses, based on individual and company performance.

Additionally, Accordion provides a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, and vision coverage, life and disability insurance, parental leave, family planning, caregiving support, retirement contributions, and paid time off.

Accordion is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to building a team that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills.  We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, marital status, age, national origin, ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical​​​ condition, pregnancy, genetic information, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or ​expression, veteran status, or any other status protected under federal, state, or local law.

Please note that as per Accordion policy, we do not accept unsolicited resumes from third-party recruiters unless such recruiters are engaged to provide candidates for a specified opening and in alignment with our inclusive diversity values. Any employment agency, person or entity that submits an unsolicited resume does so with the understanding that Accordion will have the right to hire that applicant at its discretion without any fee owed to the submitting employment agency, person or entity.

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