Remote General Counsel, Vice President of Legal

Summary

Join a late-stage, private product experience platform company as General Counsel/VP of Legal and support the company's rapid growth by shaping global legal strategy and setting the framework for continued expansion.

Requirements

• J.D. degree; admitted to at least one state bar and in good standing to practice law (e.g., have registered in-house status)
• 12-15+ years of relevant legal experience
• 4+ years managing a legal team at a B2B SAAS company
• Experience partnering closely with senior executives

Responsibilities

• Directing all aspects of global legal affairs at the company and ensuring business standards, policies and activities are well-managed in compliance with current laws
• Providing guidance to leadership on complex business transactions and company-wide initiatives
• Strong strategic partnerships with GTM and Product leaders to maximize revenues, minimize risk and foster long-term customer relationships
• Ensuring that all company communications, contracts, documents, filings and press releases undergo appropriate legal review
• Staying abreast of changes to law and regulations and advising management about any impact to the business
• Proactively anticipating legal issues
• Managing outside counsel
• Growing and mentoring an internal legal team of business-oriented legal professionals

Preferred Qualifications

• Overall broad legal knowledge (corporate law, M&A, litigation, employment law, data privacy, compliance, etc.)
• In-depth understanding of various legal issues’ impact on a growth stage, venture backed company
• Proven experience building and leading successful teams
• A track record of being highly accountable and driven by setting the foundations for the strategic direction of a fast-growing company
• Ability to simplify complex legal concepts and terms with a focus on critical business outcomes
• Thrives in a fast-paced, agile environment with exceptional organizational skills and ability to re-prioritize on a constant basis