What you will be doing:
- As the Company’s first in-house lawyer, operationally uplevel the legal department by developing and executing on an intermediate/long-range plan for the function
- Manage/build the global contracts teams ensuring timely and accurate contract drafting, review, and execution and that resources continue to be allocated appropriately based on our rapid growth in North America/EMEA/APAC
- Lead the negotiating strategy and discussions on our highest profile new/existing customer contract negotiations with a positive, collaborative and commercial mindset
- Advise on a broad range of legal matters including commercial agreements, corporate governance, intellectual property, and employment law.
- Provide legal support for key business initiatives, including product development, sales, marketing, and partnerships.
- Ensure compliance with applicable laws and regulations, particularly in the software and technology sectors.
- Develop and implement legal strategies to mitigate risk while supporting the company’s business objectives.
- Work closely with the finance, sales, and operations teams to structure deals, transactions, and relationships with customers and vendors.
- Manage relationships with external counsel on specialized legal matters such as litigation, intellectual property, or complex regulatory issues.
- Develop and maintain contract templates, policies, and processes to improve efficiency and minimize legal risk.
- Conduct legal training for internal teams on contract negotiation, compliance, and other relevant areas.
- Monitor changes in relevant legislation and the regulatory environment and advise on necessary adjustments.
- Support the executive leadership team on strategic projects, including mergers, acquisitions, or equity fundraising activities.
- Implement general corporate governance best practices including (Board agendas, resolutions, minutes, compliance with state and federal filing requirements, etc.)
What experience and skills we are looking for:
- Juris Doctor (JD) degree from an accredited law school and admission to practice law in the relevant jurisdiction (California bar preferred).
- 8-12 years of relevant legal experience, ideally with a combination of law firm and in-house roles, particularly in the software or technology sectors.
- Strong background in negotiating and drafting complex commercial agreements, particularly with enterprise customers.
- Experience managing legal aspects of software as a service (SaaS) businesses, including intellectual property, data privacy, and regulatory compliance.
- Detailed understanding of key contractual concepts and risk areas in enterprise software, including but not limited to limitation of liability, indemnification, intellectual property rights, licensing, warranty, confidentiality, information security/data privacy, audit rights and revenue recognition
- Experience with corporate governance and record-keeping, including maintaining corporate documents, managing filings, and overseeing governance practices.
- Demonstrated ability to work independently and manage a variety of legal matters simultaneously.
- Strong leadership and management skills, with experience leading or mentoring a contracts or legal team.
- Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to explain complex legal concepts to non-legal stakeholders.
- Experience working closely with senior management and cross-functional teams to achieve business objectives.
- Ability to think strategically and provide sound legal advice in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
- Strong business acumen with the ability to balance legal risk and commercial objectives.
- Hands-on experience with contract management systems and legal technology solutions.
- High attention to detail, strong organizational skills, and the ability to manage multiple projects under tight deadlines.
- Comfortable in a rapidly growing private company setting.
United States
