Senior Counsel

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Market context

U.S. role benchmark (BLS OEWS)

$117,235 U.S. median for this role

Projected growth (BLS Employment Projections)

+2.6% - Average

Matched to SOC 23-1011 - Legal aggregate by role bucket.

Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, OEWS, May 2024 and Employment Projections, 2024-2034.

Role

Role function

Legal From the posting source checked Jun 20, 2026

Seniority

Senior From the posting source checked Jun 20, 2026

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Series C From the posting source checked Jun 20, 2026

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Offered From the posting source checked Jun 20, 2026

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About this role

Senior Counsel North America, United States At Linear, we're building the product development system for teams and agents. AI is fundamentally changing how software gets built, and we're shaping the tools this new era requires. Founded in 2019, Linear has become the platform of choice for more than 25,000 companies (including OpenAI, Coinbase, and Ramp) to plan, build, and ship their products. Today, our team is distributed across North America and Europe, and we're continuing to grow internationally. What unites us is relentless focus, fast execution, and a deep care for software craftsmanship. As Linear continues to scale globally and work with larger customers, we are looking for our first Senior Counsel. This is a foundational, generalist role designed to move us to a proactive legal posture that supports our high-velocity culture. As our first in-house legal hire, you will be a pragmatic, hands-on partner across commercial, product, and operational legal matters. You will own the legal roadmap, manage outside counsel, and provide the support we need to ship quality products quickly. You will work closely with our founders and leadership to support Linear's global growth. You'll draft, review, and negotiate agreements, advise managers, and take the lead on deciding when we need to call on outside counsel and when we don't. Location & work mode: Linear is a remote-first company. This role is open to candidates based in North America. You can work from anywhere within this region. We value deep focus and async collaboration, with intentional moments to

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