Legal Counsel

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.

But what truly sets us apart is our people. Founded in 2016, INNERGY is powered by a diverse, distributed team of 200+ across the Globe.

We bring decades of software experience and a shared passion for solving real problems in real industries. We’re collaborative, creative, and deeply committed to building tools that make a difference—and to building a culture where everyone can thrive.

Now, with exciting momentum and a recent acquisition, INNERGY is entering a high-growth phase.

We’re scaling quickly and thoughtfully and bringing in top talent and new ideas to help us reach the next level. It’s an incredible time to join a team where your contributions will have real impact, your voice will be heard, and your work will help shape the future of a fast-evolving company and industry.

The Opportunity

INNERGY is 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.

You will partner closely with HR, Finance, Revenue, Product, Engineering, and external counsel to manage risk, support Investment Committee activity, strengthen governance, and enable the business to move quickly and confidently. This role is ideal for a pragmatic operator who enjoys building structure, simplifying complexity, and making legal processes easier for the business to navigate.

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.

Notice on Location Eligibility

This is a U.S.-based remote role. However, due to regulatory requirements, we are only able to consider candidates who reside in U.S. states that do not currently mandate salary disclosure in job postings.

This includes, but is not limited to: 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.

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.