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About the Role We are seeking an experienced and strategic Head of Legal to lead our legal function and provide expert counsel on a broad range of matters, including employment law, SaaS contract/vendor management, partnerships, litigation, acquisitions, and corporate governance. This role requires a highly adaptable, process-oriented leader with the ability to shift contexts quickly and operate effectively in a high-growth SaaS environment.

Key Responsibilities

• HR & Employment Law: Advise on employment-related legal issues, ensuring compliance with labor laws, policies, and best practices in a remote-first, multi-jurisdictional workforce.
• SaaS Contract & Vendor Management: Negotiate, review, and manage software licensing agreements, vendor contracts, and service-level agreements to protect company interests.
• Partnership Management : Structure, negotiate, and execute partnership agreements, including referral, reseller and affiliate arrangements, ensuring alignment with business objectives.
• Litigation Oversight : Manage and coordinate legal disputes, litigation, and regulatory inquiries, working with external counsel as needed.
• Acquisition Support : Provide legal oversight during M&A activities, from due diligence to integration, ensuring legal risks are identified and mitigated.
• Financings & Capital Raises: Advise on and manage the legal processes involved in equity and debt financings to support corporate growth initiatives.
• Corporate Governance : Oversee governance processes, ensure compliance with regulatory requirements, with a particular emphasis on privacy and data protection laws, and advise on corporate structure and policies.
• Strategic Legal Counsel : Work closely with leadership to align legal strategy with business objectives, driving risk-aware decision-making and operational efficiency.
• Negotiation & Risk Management: Lead contract negotiations, mitigate legal risks, and establish processes for scalable legal operations.

Qualifications & Experience

• J.D. degree from an accredited law school; bar admission in a relevant jurisdiction.
• 5+ years of legal experience , with at least 3 years in a leadership role within a high-growth SaaS or technology-driven environment.
• Strong background in employment law, contract negotiation, corporate governance, and litigation.
• Experience handling legal matters in multi-state or global business operations.
• A high degree of initiative and a proven ability to context switch effectively , balancing multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Process-oriented mindset , with a track record of implementing scalable legal frameworks.
• Exceptional business acumen and ability to balance legal risks with business goals.
• High performance standards, impeccable integrity, and excellent negotiation, communication, and leadership skills.

Why Join Us?

• Work in a fully remote , high-growth acquisition company.
• Partner with a forward-thinking leadership team that values strategic legal guidance.
• Opportunity to shape legal operations in a dynamic, evolving organization.
• Competitive compensation, benefits, and a strong culture of collaboration and innovation.