General Counsel
Leads global legal strategy, risk management, compliance, and complex enterprise contracting for a B2B SaaS company serving the life sciences sector. The role requires a JD, bar membership, senior leadership experience, and 10–15+ years of relevant legal experience.
About the job
Responsibilities
- Develop and lead the company's legal strategy and risk management.
- Ensure compliance across all jurisdictions where the company operates.
- Draft, review, and negotiate complex B2B SaaS agreements, master service agreements (MSAs), data processing agreements (DPAs), and vendor contracts, protecting the company's interests while facilitating a streamlined sales cycle.
- Collaborate with product, engineering, and security teams to identify and mitigate legal risks related to data protection, intellectual property (IP), and the handling of sensitive data across product development and service delivery.
- Partner cross-functionally to understand business needs, improve processes, and provide right-sized legal support for corporate goals.
- Develop and drive policies and procedures that enhance regulatory and business standards compliance and support company objectives.
- Supervise and coordinate with outside counsel as necessary.
Requirements
- JD from an accredited law school.
- Membership in good standing of the candidate’s state bar association.
- 10–15+ years of relevant legal experience through a combination of large law firm and in-house roles at life sciences or technology companies.
- Senior leadership experience.
- Experience with complex, high-dollar enterprise contracts.
- Extensive knowledge of the software and SaaS sector and the legal and regulatory environment of the pharmaceutical or life sciences industries.
- Experience counseling technology product teams, especially those building B2B products and services.
- Proven strategic thinking, problem-solving, and ability to manage a high volume of complex legal matters in a fast-paced environment.
- Exceptional attention to detail and client-counseling skills.
Nice to Have
- Experience in the life sciences industry.
Compensation and Benefits
- Salary range: $280,000–$400,000.
- 100% employer-paid benefits for eligible employees and immediate family members.
- Unlimited paid time off (PTO).
- 401(k).
- Company-paid life insurance and LTD/STD coverage.
Skills
SaaS, B2B Contracts, Master Service Agreements, Data Processing Agreements, Vendor Contracts, Data Protection, Intellectual Property, Regulatory Compliance, Enterprise Contracts, Pharmaceutical Law, Life Sciences, Product Counseling, Risk Management, Outside Counsel Management
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