Associate General Counsel

Overview

Oakland , CA / Long Beach , CA / Phoenix , AZ ...View All

This role primarily supports Stellarus and may advise on related matters within the Ascendiun Family of Companies, as appropriate. The Stellarus Legal Department provides legal guidance to the company and partners with its business leaders to promote legal and ethical behaviors in the achievement of the company’s mission.

The Sr. Director, Associate General Counsel reports to the Stellarus VP, Chief Legal Officer. This is a senior legal advisor role with the opportunity to collaborate directly with business, product, technology and operations leaders while advising on the growth and evolution of the company. You will have primary responsibility for drafting, negotiating and advising on a wide range of commercial contracts, along with advising on strategic initiatives, partnerships and alliances, and governance issues.

The Stellarus legal team partners with the company’s leadership team to provide legal and strategic guidance across key priorities of the company. Successful candidates will be able to blend legal expertise, thought partnership, cross‑functional collaboration, and the ability to craft viable solutions for a high‑growth company along with efficient execution.

Our leadership model is about developing great leaders at all levels and creating opportunities for our people to grow - personally, professionally, and financially. We are looking for leaders that are energized by creative and critical thinking, building and sustaining high-performing teams, getting results the right way, and fostering continuous learning.

Core qualifications include strong legal drafting and negotiation skills, experience advising on commercial contracts, strategic initiatives, partnerships and governance. Ability to work cross‑functionally with business, product, technology and operations leaders. Leadership experience and a passion for building and sustaining high‑performing teams.

External hires must pass a background check/drug screen. Qualified applicants with arrest records and/or conviction records will be considered for employment in a manner consistent with Federal, State and local laws, including but not limited to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran status or disability status and any other classification protected by Federal, State and local laws.