Commercial Counsel, Tech Counsel
Kraken
full-time
Posted on:
Location Type: Hybrid
Location: New York City • New York • United States
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Salary
💰 $140,000 - $180,000 per year
About the role
- Manage SaaS agreements – Take the lead on negotiating and drafting SaaS contracts to ensure we’re covered and compliant.
- Oversee partnership agreements – Work closely with our teams to structure and execute strategic partnerships that support our business goals.
- Handle vendor and software licensing arrangements – Ensure our technology and vendor agreements are solid, protecting the business and fostering positive relationships.
- Be the legal point person for our teams in USA – Provide expert legal support and guidance to our regional teams, ensuring alignment with local laws and company policies.
- Provide day-to-day legal advice – Offer practical legal support on a wide range of matters including data protection, competition law, compliance, employment issues, and intellectual property concerns.
- Support our international expansion – Assist in the legal aspects of setting up businesses in new countries, helping us navigate the complexities of global growth.
Requirements
- In-house experience – You’ve got the know-how to handle the excitement and hustle of working in-house at a fast-growing global tech company.
- Commercial law pro – You’re ready to take charge of those software licensing agreements and dive into the legal action.
- Qualified and ready – You’re a fully qualified lawyer from the U.S. with at least five years post qualification legal experience.
- Commercial sense – You’re great at making decisions on the fly and comfortable chatting with senior management and stakeholders in a fast-paced setting.
- Master of prioritisation – You’re the type who can juggle a million things at once, staying ahead of deadlines and keeping everything on track.
- Team player with heart – You’re excited to roll up your sleeves, help out where needed, and be part of an ambitious, fun team.
- Adaptable and flexible – You thrive in an ever-changing, entrepreneurial environment where things move fast and priorities shift quickly.
- Passionate about Kraken’s mission – You’re genuinely excited to contribute to something big and make an impact with us!
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
Tip: use these terms in your resume and cover letter to boost ATS matches.
Hard Skills & Tools
SaaS agreementscontract negotiationvendor agreementssoftware licensingdata protectioncompetition lawcomplianceemployment lawintellectual propertyinternational expansion
Soft Skills
commercial senseprioritizationteam playeradaptabilityflexibilitycommunicationdecision-makingcollaborationproblem-solvingtime management
Certifications
qualified lawyerU.S. law license