Sr. Legal Counsel - Tech Startup

**Hybrid, 4 days a week in-office, Soho, NYAbout the CompanyWe are currently partnered with a rapidly growing software company that is building a data driven technology. Founded by the former leaders of Fortune 100 companies, their products are being used by major brands and organizations.The company fosters a dynamic and inclusive culture. Their focus is not only on building a powerful product but building an empowering team. They have been featured in LinkedIns Top US Startups, Forbes Best Startup Employers, Best Places to Work in NYC, and more.About the RoleThis company is further building its legal team and looking for a Senior Legal Counsel. This person will be working as a generalist and has a direct impact on expanding the business. Reporting directly to the CLO, this person is a strategic thinker who can thrive in a start-up environment.Responsibilities:Commercial Contracts: Strong focus on negotiating, drafting, and managing SaaS/software contracts. Review and negotiate end-user license agreements and ancillary documents such as DPAs and BAAs. Responsibilities include contract review, MSAs, NDAs, software, leases, and insurance. Experience with federal government contracts is a plus.Corporate Legal Matters:Oversee corporate governance. Participate in board meetings and ensure accurate minute-keeping.Transactional Work:Manage legal aspects of funding rounds and M&A transactions. Address regular technology-related legal issues, including product, intellectual property, and other related matters. Act as a transactional attorney who can manage various legal issues and call in support as needed.Risk Management: Develop and implement innovative legal and risk management strategies to mitigate potential risks and support business growth.Business Impact: Translate legal terms and requirements into practical business solutions, ensuring alignment between legal strategies and business objectives.Team Collaboration: Work collaboratively in a fast-paced team environment, providing thought partnership and leadership in developing commercial legal frameworks and policies.Communication: Exhibit excellent written and verbal communication skills to effectively convey legal concepts and strategies to non-legal stakeholders.Experience Utilization: Leverage your extensive experience to provide practical and sound business judgment in legal matters.QualificationsJuris Doctor (JD) from an accredited law school.Active bar membership in good standing.A minimum of 4 years of law practice experience, with a preference for a combination of top-tier law firm and in-house experience.Significant experience in technology transactions.Proven experience in negotiating, drafting, and interpreting commercial agreements.Demonstrated understanding of how legal terms translate to business impact.Strong business judgment and the ability to work well in a fast-paced team environment.Proven ability to provide thought partnership and leadership in developing innovative legal and risk management strategies.If you have any questions you can reach me at:Emma.sousa@646-253-0229

Created: 2024-11-02