Legal Counsel
Reserv · United States
- Hybrid
- Full-time
- $150,000 / year
- United States
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Job highlights
- Join a growing insurtech company as Legal Counsel.
- Support broad legal needs in a fast-paced environment.
- Gain hands-on experience in various legal matters.
- Work cross-functionally with multiple departments.
- Remote work with excellent benefits offered.
About the role
About Reserv
Reserv is an insurtech creating and incubating cutting-edge AI and automation technology to bring efficiency and simplicity to claims. Founded by insurtech veterans with deep experience in SaaS and digital claims, Reserv is venture-backed by Bain Capital and Altai Ventures and began operations in May 2022. We are focused on automating highly manual tasks to tackle long-standing problems in claims and set a new standard for TPAs, insurance technology providers, and adjusters alike. We have ambitious (but attainable!) goals and need people who can work in an evolving environment. If building a leading TPA and the prospect of tackling the long-standing challenges of the claims role sounds exciting, we can't wait to meet you.
About The Role
As Legal Counsel at Reserv, you will be an early and integral member of our growing legal function, working closely with the VP of Legal to support all aspects of the company's legal needs. This is a unique opportunity to join a fast-moving, venture-backed insurtech at an exciting stage of growth — and to gain broad, hands-on experience across transactional, commercial, and operational legal matters.
You'll operate as a true generalist: one day you might be reviewing a vendor agreement, the next advising the product team on data privacy considerations, and the next helping develop internal playbooks and processes. You don't need to know insurance law inside and out — a willingness to learn the space combined with strong foundational legal skills is what matters most.
Who You Are
- Self-Starter: You are organized, detail-oriented, and take ownership of your work — you don't need to be told the same thing twice.
- Clear Communicator: You can communicate clearly and concisely with both legal and non-legal audiences, and know when to escalate versus when to move forward.
- Business-Minded: You have a practical, commercial sensibility — you understand that legal exists to enable the business, not just protect it.
- Eager Learner: You're intellectually curious and eager to develop expertise in new areas, including insurance, claims, and the regulatory landscape around AI and automation.
- Adaptable: You thrive in ambiguous, fast-paced environments and are comfortable building processes from scratch when needed.
- Ethically Grounded: You hold yourself and others to high ethical standards and handle sensitive matters with discretion.
- And of course — a sense of humor goes a long way around here.
What You'll Do
Contracts & Transactional Support
- Review, draft, and negotiate a wide range of commercial agreements including vendor contracts, SaaS agreements, NDAs, and partnership agreements
- Support contract lifecycle management, helping build and maintain scalable templates and playbooks
- Collaborate cross-functionally with Sales, Operations, Product, and Finance to move deals forward efficiently
Legal Operations
- Help build and improve internal legal processes, templates, and workflows as the company scales
- Maintain organized records of contracts, corporate documents, and legal correspondence
- Support due diligence and data room preparation for financing rounds or other strategic transactions
Compliance & Risk
- Assist with regulatory and compliance matters, including those specific to the insurance and TPA industry
- Support the VP of Legal in tracking and interpreting relevant laws and regulations across the jurisdictions in which Reserv operates
- Help identify and flag potential legal risks across business units proactively
Cross-Functional Partnership
- Partner with Product & Engineering on legal considerations related to AI, data privacy, and new feature development
- Support outside counsel coordination for specialized matters such as IP, litigation, and employment
- Serve as a reliable, approachable resource for teammates across the company who have legal questions
Qualifications
- 3–5 years of legal experience, with a combination of law firm and/or in-house experience
- Strong generalist foundation — experience across commercial contracts, corporate matters, and/or regulatory compliance
- Prior Big Law or mid-size firm experience in formative years strongly preferred
- In-house experience at a startup, tech company, or high-growth business is a plus
- Experience in insurance, insurtech, fintech, or SaaS is a plus, but not required — we will teach you what you need to know
- Juris Doctor (JD) degree from an accredited law school
- Active admission to a state bar in the United States
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Willingness to travel occasionally as needed
Benefits
- Generous health-insurance package with nationwide coverage, vision, & dental
- 401(k) retirement plan with employer matching
- Competitive PTO policy – we want our employees fresh, healthy, happy, and energized!
- Generous family leave policy after 8 months of continuous work
- Work from anywhere to facilitate your work life balance
- Apple laptop, large second monitor, and other quality-of-life equipment you may want. Technology is something that should make your life easier, not harder!
Additionally, We Will
- Listen to your feedback to enhance and improve upon the long-standing challenges of an adjuster and the claims role
- Work toward reducing and eliminating all the administrative work from an adjuster role
- Foster a culture of empathy, transparency, and empowerment in a remote-first environment
At Reserv, we value diversity in backgrounds, perspectives, and life experiences and believe that diversity in viewpoints and critical thinking drives innovation, first-principles thinking, and success. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and encourage those from all walks of life to apply. If you believe you are a good fit for this role, we would love to hear from you!
Key skills/competency
- Legal Counsel
- Commercial Agreements
- Contract Negotiation
- Data Privacy
- Regulatory Compliance
- Insurtech
- AI Law
- Startup Legal
- Corporate Law
- Risk Management
Skills & topics
- Legal Counsel
- Commercial Contracts
- Contract Negotiation
- SaaS Agreements
- NDAs
- Partnership Agreements
- Legal Operations
- Compliance
- Risk Management
- Data Privacy
- Insurtech
- AI Law
- Startup Legal
- Corporate Law
- Remote
- JD
- Bar Admission
How to get hired
- Tailor your resume: Highlight 3-5 years of legal experience, generalist skills, and any relevant tech/startup background.
- Craft a cover letter: Emphasize your business-minded approach, eagerness to learn insurtech, and adaptability.
- Prepare for interviews: Be ready to discuss commercial agreements, data privacy, and how you enable business.
- Showcase your fit: Demonstrate a proactive, detail-oriented, and collaborative working style.
- Ask insightful questions: Inquire about the company's growth, legal team development, and specific challenges.
Technical preparation
Master contract drafting and negotiation techniques.,Study data privacy laws like GDPR, CCPA.,Understand AI and automation legal considerations.,Familiarize yourself with regulatory compliance basics.
Behavioral questions
Describe a time you enabled business growth.,How do you handle ambiguity and fast pace?,Share an example of clear communication.,How do you prioritize competing legal demands?
Frequently asked questions
- What does a Legal Counsel at Reserv do on a daily basis?
- As Legal Counsel at Reserv, your daily tasks will involve reviewing and negotiating commercial agreements, advising on data privacy and AI-related legal matters, assisting with compliance, and building internal legal processes. You'll act as a generalist, supporting various departments and contributing to the legal function's growth.
- What kind of legal experience is Reserv looking for in a Legal Counsel?
- Reserv seeks candidates with 3-5 years of legal experience, ideally a mix of law firm and in-house roles. A strong generalist foundation in commercial contracts, corporate matters, or regulatory compliance is essential. Prior experience in startups or high-growth tech companies, especially in insurtech, fintech, or SaaS, is a plus.
- Is experience in insurance law required for the Legal Counsel role at Reserv?
- No, extensive insurance law experience is not strictly required. Reserv emphasizes a willingness to learn the space, combined with strong foundational legal skills. They are prepared to teach you the specifics of insurance and claims law.
- What is the work arrangement for the Legal Counsel position at Reserv?
- The Legal Counsel position at Reserv offers a remote work arrangement, emphasizing work-life balance and fostering a remote-first environment. They provide the necessary equipment to support this flexible working model.
- What are the key qualities Reserv looks for in a Legal Counsel candidate?
- Reserv values candidates who are self-starters, clear communicators, business-minded, eager learners, adaptable in fast-paced environments, and ethically grounded. A good sense of humor is also appreciated.
- What benefits does Reserv offer its Legal Counsel?
- Reserv provides a generous benefits package, including comprehensive health insurance (medical, vision, dental), a 401(k) with employer matching, competitive PTO, a generous family leave policy, and essential work equipment like an Apple laptop and a second monitor.
- How does Reserv support career growth for its Legal Counsel?
- As an early member of the legal function, you'll have the opportunity to gain broad, hands-on experience across various legal areas and help build processes from scratch. Your feedback will be valued in enhancing company operations, fostering a culture of continuous improvement.