Description:
About the role:Reporting directly to CEO Jonathan Siddharth, the General Counsel at The World’s First AI-Powered Tech Services Company will play a pivotal role as we expand our global business. The general counsel will provide legal advice and collaborate with the CEO and other executives on high-level projects in support of The World’s First AI-Powered Tech Services Company's strategic objectives.
Responsibilities:
- Develop a comprehensive legal strategy for the business across diverse geographies.
- Partner with all areas of the business, including Finance, Sales, Business Development, and Human Resources, to advise on legal risks, business strategies, and other issues.
- Provide guidance to the company, clients, and partners on navigating privacy concerns in light of existing and forthcoming regulations.
- Advise executives on the status, legal risks, and business terms of high-value, strategic deals.
- Provide general legal and business advice to the Company's senior management and Board of Directors
- Take charge of orchestrating, negotiating, drafting, and finalizing intricate commercial contracts, strategic partnership agreements, technology arrangements, and financing deals for the company, ensuring alignment with both business and legal objectives.
- Lead legal initiatives essential for achieving IPO readiness.
- Cultivate and manage a high-performing legal team with a global mindset.
- Represent legal considerations at the executive level.
- Workhands-on on important legal initiatives
Requirements:
The ideal candidate for the General Counsel role at The World’s First AI-Powered Tech Services Company is expected to bring a wealth of experience and a proven track record in navigating complex legal landscapes. We seek an individual who can provide strategic-level expertise, independent opinions, and leadership on high-stakes legal projects. The successful candidate will play a pivotal role in shaping the legal future of The World’s First AI-Powered Tech Services Company.
Education:
J.D.from a top ranked university
Experience:
- A minimum of 15years of legal experience with a focus on strategic leadership.
- Proven track record of providing legal counsel in complex, multi-jurisdictional environments.
- Substantial experience in corporate governance, risk assessment, and managing high-performance legal teams.
- Previous roles in global IT services companies are highly desirable.
- Demonstrated success in scaling a company, particularly from an early stage.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to convey complex legal concepts clearly and concisely.
- Background in both large law firms and scale-ups, particularly in a fast-paced startup environment.
- Ability to be hands-on and operate efficiently within a lean team structure.
- High ethical standards, low ego, and the ability to engender confidence, trust, respect, and credibility.
Join The World’s First AI-Powered Tech Services Companyand be a driving force in shaping our legal strategies, contributing to the organization's growth and success
Advantages of joining The World’s First AI-Powered Tech Services Company:
- Amazing work culture (Super collaborative & supportive work environment; 5 days a week)
- Awesome colleagues (Surround yourself with top talent from Meta, Google, LinkedIn etc. as well as people with deep startup experience)
- Competitive compensation
- Flexible working hours
- Full-time remote opportunity