Corporate Counsel
$153,000–$207,000 year
On-site · New York City, New York, United States or Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States
Job Summary
Corporate Counsel at Duolingo to support corporate matters including securities, governance, and M&A, with opportunities to advise on international operations, employment, real estate/workplace, and risk management. Responsibilities include supporting securities and public-company workstreams, governance matters, executive compensation and equity plans, international operations, corporate development transactions, and collaboration with People on hiring practices. Draft, review, and negotiate a range of commercial agreements; maintain templates and playbooks; monitor regulatory developments (SEC, wage/hour, pay transparency, workplace safety) and provide practical guidance; manage outside counsel with clear scopes and budgets; contribute to real estate and workplace matters. Requirements include a J.D. and active bar membership, 2-5 years of relevant experience in governance and corporate transactions, strong drafting/negotiation skills, ability to communicate clearly with senior stakeholders, and the ability to work from the Pittsburgh, PA office. Exceptional candidates may have experience with 34 Act reporting, proxy materials, Section 16, insider trading disclosures, board governance, international matters, and AI in legal practice. The posted salary range is $153,000–$207,000 USD and includes equity compensation.
Required Qualifications
- J.D. (or international equivalent) and active bar membership in good standing.
- 2-5 years of relevant legal experience, preferably in a fast-paced environment, with direct exposure to public company securities, corporate governance and corporate transactions.
- Strong contract drafting and negotiation skills; ability to balance risk, speed, and business impact with clear, actionable guidance under tight timelines.
- Clear, concise communicator who can explain complex topics to non-lawyers and build trust with senior stakeholders.
- Ability to work from our Pittsburgh, PA office.
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