Our mission at Duolingo is to develop the best education in the world and make it universally available. It’s a big mission, and that’s where you come in! At Duolingo, you’ll join a team that cares about educating our users, experimenting with big ideas, making fact-based decisions, and finding innovative solutions to complex problems. You’ll have limitless learning opportunities and daily collaborations with world-class minds — while doing work that’s both meaningful and fun
Join our life-changing mission to develop education for our half a billion (and growing!) learners around the world
We’re looking for a Corporate Counsel to work closely with our Managing Counsel to support corporate matters, including, securities, governance, and M&A and strategic transactions. This is also an opportunity to work with the Managing Counsel to support a broader portfolio as a generalist in areas such as: international, employment, real estate/workplace, and risk management/insurance. You’ll be a member of the Legal team and collaborate with cross‑functional partners, including Finance, People, Workplace, and senior leadership, and outside counsel where needed, exercising sound judgment, crisp communication, and a practical, business‑forward approach
Support securities and public‑company workstreams, including periodic and current reporting, proxy statement/annual meeting preparation, Section 16 matters, and disclosure processes
Counsel on policies and procedures relating to securities law compliance and disclosure matters; support the administration of Duolingo’s Insider Trading Policy Advise on corporate governance, related policies and approvals, board materials, and subsidiary management; maintain templates, processes and playbooks to keep operations efficient and compliant
Support executive compensation, equity compensation, and incentive compensation plan matters
Provide guidance on international operations
Partner on corporate development strategy and help support mergers and acquisitions, joint ventures, partnerships, investments, and other complex corporate transactions
Serve as a legal partner to People on recruiting and hiring practices, policies and handbooks, accommodations, investigations, performance/separations, and employment documents (offers, confidentiality/IP, consulting/contractor agreements)
Support real estate and workplace matters, including office leases, amendments, construction and services agreements, vendor MSAs/SOWs, and facilities operations issues
Draft, review, and negotiate a range of commercial agreements related to the above areas; create and iterate templates and checklists that increase speed and consistency
Monitor and synthesize relevant legal and regulatory developments (e.g., SEC, exchange rules, wage/hour, pay transparency, workplace safety), and translate them into practical guidance and training for stakeholders
Manage outside counsel efficiently, set clear scopes and budgets, and drive toward timely, high‑quality outcomes
Support other matters based on interest and business need
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
Proven ability to prioritize, create effective processes, and keep cross‑functional partners unblocked in a fast‑moving environment
Ability to work from our Pittsburgh, PA office
⭐ Exceptional candidates will have..
Strong interest in Duolingo and its mission
Hands‑on experience running ’34 Act reporting cycles, proxy statement preparation processes, annual stockholder meetings, Section 16 and insider trading matters, and disclosure-related workflows
Experience supporting board/committee governance and preparing high‑quality materials and minutes
Experience counseling on and managing international matters
Experience building templates/playbooks and delivering brief stakeholder trainings
Experience drafting, negotiating, and advising on commercial contracts
Exposure to employment and real estate matters
Interest and experience in leveraging AI tools and technology to drive legal practice
The offered salary is dependent upon several factors, including work experience, skills, and internal peer comparisons. The posted range is subject to change in the future. For this role, base salary is supplemented by equity compensation. We encourage you to talk with your recruiter for more information related to compensation for this role! Salary Range: $153,000 — $207,000 USD Take a peek at how we care for our employees' holistic well-being with our benefits here
We will do everything we can within reason to make sure that your interview takes place in an environment that fairly and accurately assesses your skills. If you need assistance or accommodation, please contact accommodations@duolingo.com
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