We’re Patriot Software - a remote-first, product-led tech company on a mission to make accounting and payroll fast, simple, and affordable for millions of American businesses. With 175+ team members across the U.S. and a collaborative office hub in Canton, Ohio, we’re building software that empowers the backbone of the American economy.
Creating great products starts with creating an environment where people thrive. That means connection, clarity, growth, high trust, and a culture where ideas move quickly and quality matters.
Our team lives by six core values that guide how we work, build, and serve:
If this sounds like a place where you’d thrive, keep reading—your next opportunity might be here.
Summary:
This role is a strategic leader of Patriot's legal function, partnering with the General Counsel and exercising independent decision-making authority within this role’s scope, all while upholding the core values and culture of Patriot. This person will bring particular depth in corporate, governance, transactional, and general business law matters, while also serving as a versatile force across the department to ensure seamless legal coverage at all times.
This position is open to all candidates who legally reside and are eligible to work in the United States.
What You’ll Be Doing
Please note this is a sample of what you’ll be doing. This job requires you to be able to adapt to change quickly in order to deliver an exceptional customer experience. Your duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Location & Commitments:
This position is open to all candidates who legally reside and are eligible to work in the United States, and who are located near Canton, Ohio, as this is a hybrid position. This position is currently not open to applicants in the following locations: Alaska, California, Hawaii, Washington D.C.
Working hours are established by each team and department based on business needs. For this role, core working hours are typically between 9:00 am - 5:00 pm EST, Monday through Friday. Due to the nature of our business, we have busy seasons and “right-nows” that occasionally require working outside of core hours.
Patriot Software is an equal opportunity employer. We make employment decisions based on qualifications, merit, and business needs. We do not discriminate against any employee or applicant on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, and related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, ancestry, age, disability, genetic information, military or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.
We are committed to providing reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities and to applicants and employees with pregnancy-related limitations. If you need an accommodation during the application or interview process, please contact People Operations.
Great products start with great people—which is why we invest in our team so they can do their best work. In addition to a culture that encourages innovation and ownership, our full-time employees enjoy a comprehensive suite of benefits designed to help our team thrive inside and outside of work.
Are you ready to take the next step in your career?
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Use of AI in the Hiring Process
Thank you for your interest in Patriot Software! To support a fair and efficient hiring process, we use AI-powered tools to assist with resume screening, note-taking, and interview insights. These tools help us evaluate candidates consistently and in compliance with EEOC and all applicable laws.
AI tools do not make hiring decisions—all decisions are made by our human hiring team. All applicants are evaluated based on their qualifications, skills, and experience.
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