Corporate Counsel
FiscalNote · Remote
MeritLog read this listing from FiscalNote's Lever job board and last checked it on September 9, 2026.
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Job details
- Work model
- Remote
- Salary
- $105,000 – $130,000 per year
- Location
- Remote United States
- Occupation
- Lawyers(O*NET 23-1011.00)
Hiring context
How this role compares at FiscalNote
FiscalNote has 16 live roles in MeritLog’s catalog across 5 job families, and 1 of them is in legal & compliance. 12 of those listings publish a pay range, a disclosure rate of 75%.
This role's posted range of $105,000 – $130,000 per year sits above 90% of the 10 other FiscalNote roles quoted over the same currency and period.
FiscalNote concentrates this hiring in:
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Job description
About the Position FiscalNote is seeking a Corporate Counsel to serve as a key legal partner to the business, supporting corporate, commercial, technology, regulatory, compliance, employment, privacy, data security, and operational matters. This role manages legal matters from intake through completion, exercising independent judgment to provide clear, practical advice to business teams across the organization. About the Legal Team The FiscalNote Legal team partners with every part of the business to manage risk, structure deals, and keep the company compliant as it scales globally. The team handles everything from commercial contracting and corporate governance to regulatory compliance and data privacy, working closely with the People, Product, and Business Development teams to support strategic initiatives across the company. About You You are an experienced attorney who thrives in a fast-paced, cross-functional environment and can translate complex legal concepts into clear, actionable guidance for non-lawyers. You bring strong business judgment and can independently prioritize material legal risk while managing multiple priorities at once. You're comfortable owning contract matters end-to-end - from intake and drafting through negotiation, stakeholder alignment, and execution - and you take pride in building scalable legal operations. Our salary range for this position is $105,000 - 130,000 per year. #LI-HR1