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Is this posting real?
- This role has been open
- 70 days Topstep's roles stay open a median of 70 days
- Reposted
- No
- Salary listed
- Yes 100% of Topstep's roles list one
- Ghost-job risk at Topstep
- high 18 stale, 0 reposted of 18 open
- Hiring momentum
- 26 roles opened in the last 90 days ↑ up vs. the prior 90 days
- Last confirmed on the employer's board
- 2026-10-22
Measured from postings appearing on and disappearing from Topstep's own greenhouse board since 2026-08-03. Full hiring picture for Topstep.
About this role
The Senior Legal Counsel at Topstep will provide broad legal support across corporate governance, commercial contracting, and technology matters. This role involves drafting and negotiating various agreements, managing litigation, advising on data privacy and cybersecurity, and collaborating with multiple teams to mitigate legal risks. The position requires a proactive approach to problem-solving and effective communication of legal concepts to non-legal stakeholders.
- benefits
- 4/5
- freshness
- 1/5
- career value
- 4/5
- role clarity
- 5/5
- pay transparency
- 5/5
Scored from the posting itself — how clearly the role is described, how much it says about pay and benefits, and how recently it was listed. Not a judgement of Topstep as an employer.
What you need
- Juris Doctor (JD) degree from an accredited law school and active license to practice law in at least one U.S. jurisdiction
- 4-6 years of legal experience either in-house or at a mid-to-large law firm, with a focus on corporate, commercial, and technology transactions
- Solid experience drafting and negotiating SaaS agreements, licensing agreements, and other technology-related commercial agreements, and vendor contracts applicable to a SaaS or fintech organization
- Experience with general corporate governance matters, including entity maintenance and minute book organization
- Strong business acumen and ability to provide practical, solution-oriented legal advice in a fast-paced environment
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including ability to explain complex legal concepts to non-lawyers
Nice to have
- Prior in-house counsel experience at a fintech company, trading firm, or SaaS provider, or prior experience at a mid-to-large law firm advising clients in these sectors
- Experience supporting product development teams in agile or fast-paced fintech or SaaS environments
- Track record of building relationships across departments to keep deals and projects moving without waiting on lengthy approval chains
- Familiarity with global privacy compliance, and emerging privacy regulations, including experience with privacy and data security compliance (e.g., GDPR, CCPA, GLBA, and other state data privacy laws) and related regulations
What you get
- Seven Company-paid Holidays and generous Family Leave
- Paid time off is front-loaded
- Competitive 401(k) matching, health, dental, and vision insurance are offered for full-time employees
- Vacations are encouraged with a bonus for taking 5 consecutive days
- Topstep offers a food and groceries budget and contributes towards health and wellness
- New Hire Base Salary Range: $185,000 - $210,000 annually
Worth weighing
- Preference for Chicago applicants may limit opportunities for remote candidates
- Fast-paced environment may require adaptability and quick decision-making
- Role involves managing outside counsel, which may add complexity to workload
Summarised from Topstep's posting. Read the full original.
Listed by Topstep on their greenhouse job board, last confirmed open on 2026-10-22. PitchMeAI is not the employer.
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