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Deputy General Counsel

200k – 220kWashington, DCLegalHybrid12+ YOE
Summary

Deputy General Counsel reporting to the CFO, overseeing company-wide contract processes, drafting and negotiating commercial agreements, and providing legal counsel on privacy, data protection, and consumer law in a fast-paced tech environment.

About the role

What you’ll do

  • Oversee contract review and execution process for entire company
  • Draft and negotiate commercial contracts with merchant partners, data providers, and vendors
  • Provide legal advice across many subject areas, including contract law, privacy, data protection, consumer protection laws, and commercial litigation
  • Work with and manage outside counsel

Competencies You'll Need

  • 12+ years of experience as a practicing attorney (including in house or at a law firm)
  • Extensive experience and expertise with drafting and negotiating 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 $200,000 - $220,000 + equity + benefits.

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 draftingContract negotiationCommercial contractsData privacy lawConsumer protection lawCommercial litigationOutside counsel management
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