The opportunity timeline

• Overview

  ScaleForward is hiring a Corporate Counsel in Santa Ana, CA.

• Role description

  We're a team that ships, supports one another, and is now hiring a Corporate Counsel to help us do more of it. This data-driven role offers $91,000 - $126,000, full ownership of Intellectual Property Law projects, and the support of a team that ships together.

  Key Responsibilities

  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams across ScaleForward to hit shared goals
  • Keep mid-level expectations grounded in what the temporary role can deliver
  • Push back, respectfully, when an Intellectual Property Law shortcut will cost us later
  • Respond to internal and external requests in a timely, professional manner
  • Balance independent work with effective temporary team collaboration

  What You'll Bring

  • Meticulous attention to detail across every deliverable
  • Proven Discovery Management results, ideally seasoned in Santa Ana, CA
  • Critical thinking skills and sound, independent judgment
  • An appetite for ownership that scales with the stakes
  • Track record that proves you can forward-thinking ship under deadline pressure
  • Comfortable presenting ideas to stakeholders at every level
  • The reflex to surface risk before it surfaces itself

  ScaleForward has spent 5 years turning general headaches into routine wins for clients across Santa Ana, CA. Growth budgets at ScaleForward are generous because a sharper Contract Negotiation you means a stronger team.

  We pair a $91,000 - $126,000 salary with health, dental, and vision plans, plus annual bonuses tied to team performance.

  Candidates are being contacted promptly as part of our active search.

  We believe great hires begin with a hello, so introduce yourself and apply today.

• Required skills

  • Legal Document Management
  • Case Management
  • Discovery Management
  • GDPR Compliance
  • Intellectual Property Law
  • Real Estate Law
  • Contract Negotiation
  • Initiative
  • Self-Motivation

• Benefits & perks

  • Short-term disability insurance
  • Spot bonuses and recognition awards
  • 401(k) matching
  • Stock options
  • Will preparation services
  • Accrued vacation time
  • Gym membership reimbursement

• Apply before 2026-08-06

  Submit your application for this Temporary general position.