General Counsel

Min 4 yrs required

Full-time

No

General Counsel
The candidate should have understanding of and experience with SaaS agreements and will be expected to effectively negotiate agreements related to procurement, inbound software and services providers, partnerships, as well as supporting the sales team in responding to RFPs/RFIs. A trusted and valued member of the management team, will be fully involved in the business, advising the CFO in a way that transcends the role typically played by an attorney. Draft and negotiate a broad range of standard and non-standard commercial agreements related to SaaS subscription and implementation services as well as other technology and vendor agreements. Create and revise other legal documentation, policies, guidelines and standard forms. Research and stay abreast of changes to relevant law and regulations, including privacy and data protection requirements, and ensuring compliance. Work in real-time through regular interaction with internal and external clients regarding legal and regulatory requirements, and overall enterprise risk management. Create, maintain and update templates as required to improve workflow and efficiency. Communicate with business partners about regulatory obligations and risk management processes and facilitate achieving business objectives while managing compliance requirements. Advise and support People & Culture on matters related to labor and employment issues. Participate in merger & acquisition due diligence, deal negotiation, and integration activities. Manage the intellectual property, including trademark, trade secrets, and copyrights of the organization. Some occasional travel may be required. Other duties as assigned.

The candidate should have J.D. or LL.B. degree with outstanding academic credentials. Must be active and in good standing in at least one State Bar in the United States. Must have 4 years of relevant legal experience, with a law firm or in-house. Should have experience with drafting and negotiating SaaS Software contracts. Should be experienced with data handling for PHI, PCI, and data privacy. Knowledge of intellectual property and privacy law is required. Knowledge of HIPAA requirements and experience in reviewing and negotiating BAAs is preferred. Should have excellent time management and organizational skills. Must have excellent oral and written communication and interpersonal skills.

Legal