Deputy General Counsel
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.
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
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