Description:
About the role:We're looking to expand our team with our first legal role at A Build Powerful Full-Stack Apps without Code Company- Corporate Counsel! We expect this role to oversee all legal matters across the company and liaise with external counsel for areas requiring specific legal expertise (such as immigration/employment law, IP infringement, privacy). This is an exciting opportunity for someone who wants to apply their experiences and expertise to build out and lead the legal function of a fast-growing tech start-up. You'll have an impact on the velocity of our sales team, the quality and integrity of contracts, and overall revenue growth at A Build Powerful Full-Stack Apps without Code Company.
Responsibilities:
Contract Drafting and Review:
- Work closely with the Sales team to draft, review, and negotiate SaaS agreements, software licenses, service-level agreements (SLAs), etc
- Ensure contractual terms align with industry standards, legal requirements, and A Build Powerful Full-Stack Apps without Code Company's internal policies
Data Privacy and Compliance:
- Build, maintain and improve A Build Powerful Full-Stack Apps without Code Company's internal policies. Lead this initiative by working collaboratively with the other functions. Ensure compliance with the latest international and regional standards
- Navigate and advise on data privacy laws (e.g. GDPR) and regulations when helping on sales contracts and vendor agreements.
- Interface with external legal specialists on the evolving landscape
Intellectual Property Protection:
- Provide legal guidance on intellectual property matters, including trademarks, copyrights, and patents
- Work collaboratively with product and engineering teams to identify and protect proprietary technology
- Work proactively with the Marketing team to look out for IP infringement on our forum / social media
Vendor and Third-Party Contracts:
- Manage and negotiate contracts with vendors, suppliers, and third-party service providers
- Assess and mitigate legal risks associated with outsourcing and partnerships
Contract Lifecycle Management:
- Implement and manage a streamlined contract lifecycle management process
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to improve efficiency in contract creation, negotiation, and execution
Emerging Legal Issues and Outside Counsel Coordination:
- Stay up to date on emerging legal issues in the SaaS and tech industry
- Proactively advise on legal changes that may impact the business
- Work closely with external legal counsel on other legal matters impacting the company
About You:
- JD degree from an accredited law school
- 5+ years of experience in a law firm or in-house legal department; ideally a mix of national firms and tech companies
- Active membership in the New York state bar association and in good standing
- Expertise on commercial contracts and privacy
- Experience with building and improving processes
- Ability to work independently with limited guidance
If this sounds like you, apply! If you don't meet all of the qualifications but think you could be a match, we'd still love the chance to review your application.
