Assistant General Counsel

Summary

Join Dandy, a rapidly growing tech company transforming the dental industry, as their Assistant General Counsel. Reporting to the General Counsel, you will play a crucial role in building the legal function from the ground up, providing risk management, and driving P&L value. This position requires a strong business acumen and the ability to provide commercially savvy legal guidance. You will draft and negotiate commercial agreements, implement regulatory compliance, handle disputes, execute the IP strategy, and manage corporate matters. The ideal candidate possesses extensive legal experience, particularly in a corporate setting within a tech company, and a proven track record of executive leadership.

Requirements

• 8+ years of experience as a lawyer generally
• 2+ years of experience in a corporate legal role, public company experience a plus
• 3+ years of experience in-house at a tech company, B2B startups preferred
• A proven track record in executive leadership or a demonstrable ability to get there
• JD, LL.B, or equivalent degree
• Admitted to the bar and in good standing or otherwise authorized to practice law (e.g., have registered in-house status) in the state in which the position is located

Responsibilities

• Partner with the General Counsel to build the legal function from the ground up, providing appropriate risk management to all aspects of Dandy’s business while encouraging rapid growth
• Draft and negotiate Dandy’s commercial agreements with customers and partners, with an eye toward efficiency and mutually beneficial commercial outcomes
• Implement regulatory compliance structures across Dandy’s business, particularly around medical devices/healthcare and employment
• Anticipate and handle any dispute-related matters in a cost-effective way that benefits Dandy and its customers
• Execute Dandy’s intellectual property strategy across copyrights, patents, trademarks, and trade secrets to protect Dandy’s innovative systems and software for improving the day-to-day work and outcomes of dentists everywhere
• Handle corporate matters (financings, M&A, etc) and implement and administer Dandy’s equity compensation program
• Advise Dandy’s founders and executive team on legal matters generally and act as trusted advisor on all matters of risk

Preferred Qualifications

• Public company experience
• B2B startups experience

Benefits

• Healthcare
• Dental
• Parental planning
• Mental health benefits
• A 401(k) plan
• Paid time off