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INNERGY

Legal Counsel

INNERGY, Austin, Texas, us, 78716

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INNERGY is revolutionizing the woodworking industry with purpose-built, cloud-based ERP software designed specifically for custom manufacturers. Our platform empowers businesses to run smarter, faster, and more efficiently, bridging the gaps between design, production, and delivery for those who craft architectural millwork, cabinetry, and casework.

Founded in 2016, INNERGY is powered by a diverse, distributed team of 200+ across the globe.

The Opportunity We are seeking an experienced Legal Counsel to serve as a hands‑on, strategic legal partner to our executive leadership team, with a primary focus on employment law, commercial and vendor contracting, mergers and acquisitions, and intellectual property process development. This role plays a critical part in building scalable legal infrastructure that supports our continued growth as a global SaaS organization.

Duties & Responsibilities

Serve as INNERGY’s primary in‑house legal advisor with emphasis on employment law, commercial and vendor contracting, M&A, and IP process ownership

Lead all employment law matters including policies, investigations, employee relations, compliance, separations, and multi‑state and multi‑region regulations in partnership with HR and People Operations

Draft, review, and negotiate commercial, vendor, partner, and customer agreements including MSAs, SaaS agreements, SOWs, NDAs, and strategic supplier contracts

Own and evolve vendor contracting processes including risk assessment, standard templates, approval workflows, and ongoing vendor legal management

Support M&A transactions end to end including due diligence, structure, integrations, and post‑acquisition process alignment

Build and formalize intellectual property protection processes including ownership frameworks, licensing, and contractor and employee IP protections

Provide legal guidance for Investment Committee initiatives, executive transactions, and strategic business decisions

Manage disputes, claims, and litigation in partnership with outside counsel

Develop scalable legal templates, playbooks, and workflows to support growth across teams and regions

Advise leadership on business risk, governance, and compliance with a practical, business‑first approach

Collaborate cross‑functionally with Finance, Product, Engineering, Revenue, IT, and Marketing to proactively identify legal risk and enable execution

Qualifications

Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited law school; active bar membership

7–10+ years of progressive legal experience, ideally a blend of law firm and in‑house roles

Strong experience in SaaS or technology contracting, commercial transactions, and compliance

Knowledge of corporate governance, employment law, and data privacy requirements

Prior exposure to M&A activities and private equity environments is a plus

Excellent communication skills, with the ability to simplify complex legal concepts for business partners

Proven ability to build scalable legal processes in a growing, fast‑paced environment

High integrity, strong business judgment, and a pragmatic, solutions‑first mindset

Knowledge of employment law and regulatory compliance best practices

Why You’ll Love It Here

High‑impact role with meaningful influence across the business

Opportunity to build a modern, scalable legal foundation as INNERGY continues to grow

Close partnership with executive leadership, including CFO, CPO, CTO, and CRO

Collaborative, global team that values speed, innovation, transparency, and continuous improvement

Competitive compensation, strong benefits, and the opportunity to shape legal strategy in a high‑growth SaaS environment

Location Eligibility This is a U.S.-based remote role. However, due to regulatory requirements, we can only consider candidates who reside in U.S. states that do not currently mandate salary disclosure in job postings. Eligible states include Texas, Florida, Missouri, Arizona, Indiana, North Carolina, and Wisconsin. Candidates residing in California, Colorado, New York, Illinois, Washington, or other states with active pay transparency laws will not be considered at this time.

Equal Opportunity Employer INNERGY is an Equal Opportunity Employer and values diversity at all levels. We are committed to providing a work environment that is free from discrimination and harassment. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, sexual orientation, pregnancy, gender identity, national origin, disability status, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

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