Serve as primary legal advisor to the CEO, CFO, and executive team
Align legal strategy with business objectives, including M&A and expansion initiatives
Identify and proactively manage legal and regulatory risks
Lead legal aspects of M&A transactions from end-to-end (LOI through close and integration)
Support deal structuring, due diligence, negotiation, and execution
Partner with finance and corporate development on valuation, risk assessment, and deal strategy
Manage external counsel and coordinate across internal stakeholders
Support post-acquisition integration, including entity structuring and contractual alignment
Oversee drafting, review, and negotiation of customer, vendor, and partner agreements
Support complex enterprise deals and strategic partnerships
Standardize and streamline contracting processes
Manage corporate governance, board matters, and entity structure
Ensure compliance with applicable laws and regulations (U.S. and international as applicable)
Develop and maintain internal policies and compliance programs
Oversee litigation, disputes, and outside counsel relationships
Manage claims, vendor disputes, and customer escalations
Implement risk mitigation frameworks across the organization
Advise on employment matters, including hiring, terminations, and policies
Partner with HR on investigations and sensitive issues
Oversee data privacy, cybersecurity, and information governance
Ensure compliance with GDPR, CCPA, and related frameworks
Advise on SaaS, licensing, and intellectual property matters

Requirements

JD from an accredited law school; active bar membership
10–15+ years of legal experience (law firm + in-house preferred)
Strong M&A transaction experience, including leading deals end-to-end
Experience in technology, services, or managed solutions environment
Deep experience in commercial contracting and enterprise sales support
Familiarity with compliance, data privacy, and employment law
Proven ability to operate in a fast-paced, growth-oriented environment

Benefits

Unlimited Paid Time Off (PTO)
Incentive compensation plans for all employees
Company-funded 401k contributions
Zero-cost employer-covered health insurance
Annual BYOD (Bring Your Own Device) reimbursement up to $500
Paid Parental Leave
Transparent, candid culture with 1:1 coaching, performance reviews, and a consistent feedback loop
Quirky, diverse, respectful, high-performing coworkers you’ll want to achieve greatness with!

Applicant Tracking System Keywords

Tip: use these terms in your resume and cover letter to boost ATS matches.

Hard Skills & Tools

M&A transactionsdue diligencecontract negotiationcommercial contractingrisk assessmentcorporate governancedata privacycybersecurityintellectual propertyemployment law

Soft Skills

leadershipstrategic thinkingcommunicationnegotiationproblem-solvingcollaborationadaptabilityorganizational skillsrisk managementstakeholder management

Certifications

JDactive bar membership