In-house Legal Counsel
A high-growth venture-backed technology company is seeking its first In-House Counsel to build and lead the legal function. This is a unique opportunity to work directly with company leadership on a broad range of legal matters, with a particular focus on dispute resolution, commercial agreements, compliance, and risk management.
The In-house Legal Counsel Position will be responsible for:
- Serving as the primary legal advisor for day-to-day business operations.
- Manage disputes, arbitration matters, and alternative dispute resolution proceedings from inception through resolution.
- Assess litigation risk and provide practical business-oriented legal guidance.
- Draft, review, and negotiate commercial agreements with customers, vendors, and strategic partners.
- Advise on regulatory, compliance, and corporate governance matters.
Manage relationships with outside counsel and other legal service providers.
- Help establish scalable legal processes and frameworks to support company growth.
Qualifications:
- J.D. and active bar membership.
- 3-8 years of legal experience.
- Strong litigation, arbitration, and dispute resolution background.
- Experience handling matters involving financial transactions, payments, collections, or related areas is highly preferred.
- Knowledge of corporate governance and corporate law principles.
- Proven contract drafting and negotiation skills.
- Ability to operate independently in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial environment.
- Prior in-house experience.
- Experience supporting startups or high-growth technology companies.
- Track record of building or improving legal processes and operational frameworks.
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