About Invoice Home
Invoice Home is seeking an In-House General Counsel to join our team in Austin, Texas. As a SaaS company, we offer web-based business and productivity tools aimed at providing users with a simple, straightforward experience. Since its founding in 2011, Invoice Home has grown steadily, reaching over 10 million users. It consistently ranks among the top 5 invoicing apps on both the Google Play Store and Apple App Store, making it a leader in the market.
At Invoice Home, we foster a collaborative, entrepreneurial work environment that adapts to varying paces. Our team members are proactive self-starters who thrive in independent work but are also comfortable collaborating with colleagues who bring diverse perspectives and personalities. We believe the best work emerges when individuals with unique strengths come together to create solutions that align with the company’s goals and objectives.
Job Description
As In-House General Counsel at Invoice Home, you will serve as the primary legal advisor to the company’s CEO, CTO, and team. Your responsibilities will span across a broad spectrum of legal areas, including, but not limited to, intellectual property (IP), data privacy and security, compliance, trademarks, and commercial contracts. You will directly communicate on legal matters with outside counsel as well as work independently to advise the management team.
A successful candidate will have a minimum of 5 years of broad legal experience in areas like corporate law, data protection laws, and SaaS-specific legal issues.
Areas of Law
This is a dynamic role with broad responsibilities across various legal domains. While prior experience in every listed area is not required, a willingness to learn and adapt to the company’s needs is essential.
Data Privacy & Security: Ensure compliance with data protection laws (e.g., GDPR, CCPA) and oversee the development and enforcement of privacy policies and data security measures.
Service Agreement Reviews and Negotiations: Review and negotiate a wide range of vendor and contractor service agreements.
Immigration & Visas: Work with outside counsel on employee immigration and visa applications and matters.
Compliance & Regulatory: Ensure the company complies with applicable laws and regulations in different jurisdictions, including industry-specific regulations.
Employment Law: Advise on employment-related matters, such as hiring practices, terminations, discrimination, and harassment, and ensure the company is compliant with local, state, and federal labor laws.
Corporate Law: Ensure Invoice Home is compliant with all mandatory corporate legal filings and regulations.
Trademarks: Provide legal counsel regarding trademark registration, protection, and enforcement. Work closely with marketing and product teams to ensure proper usage of trademarks.
State Sales Tax Law: Ensure the company’s adherence to state sales tax laws, regulations, and audits. Provide guidance on nexus issues and multi state tax issues.
Criminal Law: Review subpoenas received and work with outside counsel to determine what response and sharing of information is appropriate.
Bankruptcy Law: Review requests pertaining to user bankruptcy cases and determine what response and sharing of information is appropriate.
Requirements
Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited law school.Active member in good standing with the Texas State Bar.Must be licensed to practice law in the state of Texas.A minimum of 5 years of full-time legal experience, preferably with a mix of law firm and in-house.
Qualifications
Ability to perform at a high level and directly interact with, and meet the high expectations of, the management team.Strong research skills and ability to implement outside the box thinking pertaining to the legal field. Understanding of data privacy issues and regulations, especially individual states like California, and EU/UK GDPR.Strong understanding of IP law and data privacy.Excellent communication and negotiation skills. Reliable, sound business judgment. Ability to communicate legal findings and decisions briefly and simply.
Benefits
- Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance - up to 50% covered by the company. Vacation and sick days (25total). 401K opportunities. Health Savings Account (HSA) options. Parental leave. The atmosphere of a casual startup with the stability of an established business. Company laptop, phone, and any other necessary materials. Newly renovated and modern space in downtown Austin. Paid parking.
Come join our growing team!
Invoice Home is an equal opportunity employer and we greatly value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, disability status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
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What We Do
Invoice Home is a billing and invoicing service for small businesses and freelancers seeking to grow their business or start a new one! We offer simplistic services and tools with over 100 customizable templates, where you can add your business logo and signature. We offer a desktop version for behind your screens while at home or in your office but we also offer the app version for where ever you may find time to invoice your clients. We are proud to actively listen to our loyal customers and dedicated team. Over the past few years we have added a number of the top user-requested functionalities to help our users continually grow their businesses.
Why Work With Us
With over a decade of experience, we still maintain a small business essence with the vibrant spirit of a startup. We’re a community that fosters a positive, competitive atmosphere, while embracing creativity and the potential for setbacks. Our goal is to give employee’s the opportunity to flourish within their career and lifelong learning.
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OnSite Workspace
We foster a culture of collaboration and teamwork while encouraging autonomy through our flat working structure. Our team operates daily from our HQ in downtown Austin, where we provide one hour lunches, a dog friendly space, and paid parking.
