General Counsel
Lead legal function as General Counsel reporting to CFO, providing guidance on contracts, privacy, employment, and litigation while mentoring Deputy GCs and managing outside counsel.
About the job
What you’ll do
- Provide legal guidance across many subject areas, including contract law, privacy, data protection, consumer protection laws, employment, and commercial litigation
- Oversee contract review and execution process for the entire company
- As needed, draft and negotiate the largest commercial contracts with merchant partners, data providers, and vendors
- Leverage AI to drive productivity and efficiency on legal matters across the company
- Work with and manage our outside counsel firms
Competencies You'll Need
- 15+ years of experience as a practicing attorney (including in-house or at a law firm)
- Extensive experience and expertise with drafting and negotiating large commercial contracts
- Experience with data privacy law is preferable
- Ability to handle major problems in practice areas with little or no supervision
- Sound business judgment and industry knowledge
- Experience managing client relationships with business leaders
- Experience in the technology industry is highly preferred
- Ability to manage multiple projects and meet deadlines with consistently high-quality work product in a fast-paced environment
- Strong interpersonal skills with ability to interact effectively and work collaboratively with individuals at all levels
- High attention to detail with strong organizational skills and ability to work independently
- J.D. degree and membership in at least one US state bar
Compensation
- The U.S. base salary range for this full-time position is $285,000 - $310,000 + equity + benefits
- Medical, dental, and vision coverage starting on Day 1
- Equity (ISOs)
- 401(k) program
- Family planning programs + paid parental leave
- Physical fitness and wellness memberships
- Emotional and mental health support programs
- Unlimited PTO + 10 paid federal holidays + our annual, week-long Winter Break
- Flexible work environment
- Lunch reimbursement for in-office employees
- Employee Resource Groups
- Learning and Development stipend
Skills
Contract Law, Privacy Law, Data Protection, Consumer Protection Law, Employment Law, Commercial Litigation, Contract Negotiation, Data Privacy Law, AI Tools, Outside Counsel Management
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