Corporate Counsel

Key Responsibilities

• Draft, review, negotiate, and manage a broad range of commercial agreements, including:
• Master Services Agreements (MSAs)
• SaaS Agreements
• Hardware Purchase Agreements
• Reseller, Distribution, and Channel Partner Agreements
• Vendor and Procurement Agreements
• Non-Disclosure Agreements
• Data Processing Agreements
• Payment Processing and Fintech-related Agreements
• Provide practical legal guidance throughout the contract lifecycle while balancing legal risk with business objectives.
• Partner with internal stakeholders to structure commercial transactions and resolve contractual issues efficiently.
• Develop and maintain contract templates, playbooks, and negotiation guidelines to improve consistency and contract turnaround times.

Regulatory & Compliance

• Advise internal business partners on applicable regulatory requirements impacting the Company’s products and operations.
• Support legal compliance initiatives involving payments, fintech, consumer protection, and related regulatory frameworks.
• Monitor legal and regulatory developments affecting the business and provide practical recommendations.

Privacy & Data Governance

• Advises on privacy and data protection matters affecting customers, vendors, and employees.
• Review and negotiate privacy-related contractual provisions, including data processing agreements.
• Partner with Information Security and Compliance teams on privacy, cybersecurity, and data governance initiatives.

Corporate Governance

• Assist with corporate governance matters, including maintenance of corporate records, subsidiary governance, board materials, and organizational documents.
• Support strategic corporate transactions and other general corporate legal matters as needed.

Cross-Functional Partnership

• Serve as a trusted legal advisor to business leaders across Sales, Product, Operations, Finance, HR, Procurement, and Information Security.
• Translate complex legal concepts into practical, business-focused advice.
• Help identify opportunities to improve legal processes through technology, automation, AI tools, and operational best practices.
• Contribute to the continued development of a collaborative, business-oriented legal department.

Required Qualifications

• Juris Doctor (J.D.) from an accredited law school.
• Active license to practice law in at least one U.S. jurisdiction.
• Four (4) to eight (8) years of relevant legal experience in-house and/or with a law firm supporting commercial transactions.
• Demonstrated experience drafting, reviewing, and negotiating complex commercial agreements.
• Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Strong analytical skills and sound legal judgment.
• Ability to independently manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience supporting SaaS, technology, fintech, payments, or software companies.
• Familiarity with payment processing, financial technology, PCI-related issues, or regulated payment environments.
• Experience advising on privacy laws and data protection matters.
• Experience supporting corporate governance and general corporate legal matters.
• Familiarity with contract lifecycle management (CLM) systems and AI-enabled legal technologies.
• Experience working closely with sales organizations and revenue-generating business teams.

Desired Competencies

• Demonstrate practical, business-oriented legal judgment.
• Effectively balance legal risk with commercial objectives.
• Build trusted relationships with stakeholders across the organization.
• Exercise sound judgment and make thoughtful decisions with limited supervision.
• Thrive in a collaborative, high-growth environment.
• Communicate clearly and concisely with both legal and non-legal audiences.
• Take ownership of matters from inception through resolution.
• Maintain the highest standards of integrity, professionalism, and confidentiality.