General Counsel

Overview

The General Counsel role is a diverse and autonomous position that provides significant legal support to a fast-paced and growing organization. This role involves advising on a wide range of legal matters including compliance, GDPR and data privacy, international tax issues, product liability, strategic partnerships, risk management, employment law, and mergers and acquisitions (M&A). The General Counsel serves as the primary legal advisor to all stakeholders, supporting the company’s goals and objectives.

Responsibilities

General Legal Support

• Maintain comprehensive knowledge of the company’s operations, legal positions, documents, and objectives.
• Participate in strategic discussions to align legal approaches with company goals and structure.
• Identify and anticipate legal issues, providing counsel to senior management to develop legal strategies.
• Manage legal considerations across departments to enable focus on core responsibilities.
• Support M&A activities by drafting transactional documents, managing outside counsel, and conducting due diligence.
• Lead the Enterprise Risk Management Program.
• Continuously assess and improve legal processes and policies.
• Advise and lead cross-functional teams on legal initiatives and compliance projects.
• Manage commercial insurance policies, including coverage, renewals, and claims.
• Provide legal training to departments through seminars and meetings.

Contracts

• Draft, review, and negotiate complex strategic contracts such as letters of agreement, reseller agreements, IP licensing, and partnership agreements.
• Oversee and approve commercial contract templates.
• Develop best practices and negotiation playbooks for vendor and service provider agreements.
• Collaborate with stakeholders and outside counsel on acquisition agreements.
• Prepare and monitor intercompany agreements.

Intellectual Property

• Manage and protect copyrights, trademarks, and trade secrets.
• Maintain trademark registries and handle filings, updates, and renewals.
• Oversee licensing provisions to ensure protection of proprietary IP.

Compliance

• Ensure compliance with state and federal business regulations, including business filings and corporate governance.
• Develop and communicate policies and best practices for contract and legal compliance.
• Monitor evolving laws related to corporate, employment, technology, and privacy.
• Implement and maintain GDPR compliance and privacy governance frameworks.
• Support intercompany transaction compliance and transfer pricing policies in collaboration with accounting, tax teams, and external advisors.

Outside Counsel Management

• Establish and manage relationships with outside counsel, including international legal support.
• Serve as the primary contact for outside legal counsel and oversee billing and task management.

Department Management

• Build, develop, and oversee the legal department as the company grows.
• Supervise legal team work and provide mentorship and training.
• Maintain professional development through seminars, workshops, and affiliations.

Preferred Qualifications

• Ability to interpret and negotiate complex contractual terms.
• Strong negotiation skills with internal and external parties.
• Understanding of government business practices, procurement, and regulations.
• Experience with mergers and acquisitions.
• Detail-oriented with strong prioritization and organizational skills.
• Excellent interpersonal, analytical, drafting, and communication skills.
• In-depth knowledge of technology, SaaS, and open source licensing.
• Ability to collaborate effectively with diverse stakeholders.
• Adaptable and capable of making prudent decisions quickly.

Education and Experience

• Juris Doctorate degree from an accredited law school.
• Active bar membership in good standing in at least one state.
• Minimum of 5 years of transactional legal experience; in-house and technology industry experience preferred.

Compensation and Benefits

• Salary range: $155,100 - $241,900 (based on a 40-hour work week and considering skills, qualifications, and experience).
• Comprehensive benefits including health, dental, and vision insurance.
• Flexible Time Off.
• 401(k) plan and additional benefits.

Location

• This position requires authorization to work in the United States; visa sponsorship is not available.

Hiring Process

• Introductory call with Talent Acquisition.
• Interview with the Hiring Manager.
• Panel interview with leadership team members.
• Interview(s) with executive leadership team members.

Note: The process may vary depending on the role.

Equal Opportunity

The organization is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion. Reasonable accommodations are available during the interview process.