Corporate Counsel

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Description

• Corporate Counsel: Provide expert legal advice on a broad spectrum of corporate issues, from contracts and regulatory compliance to data privacy (including GDPR), employment law, and intellectual property. • M&A Transactions: Support the company’s growth through M&A, due diligence, drafting, and negotiating transaction documents. • Contract Negotiations: Draft, review, and negotiate a variety of commercial agreements, including SaaS contracts, software licenses, data processing agreements, vendor agreements, and partnerships. • Legal Risk Management: Partner with the General Counsel to develop and implement effective policies, procedures, and training to manage and mitigate legal risks. • Cross-Department Collaboration: Work closely with teams across the business to ensure that legal and business goals are aligned and that the company remains compliant with all relevant regulations. • Privacy Guidance: Advise our marketing, sales, and product teams on data privacy issues and ensure compliance with privacy policies, particularly for revenue-generating teams. • HR Collaboration: Support the HR team on employment-related matters such as employee contracts, terminations, employee handbooks, and related legal documentation. • Outside Counsel Management: Assist in managing relationships with outside legal counsel to ensure efficient handling of specific legal matters. • Sales & Customer Service Support: Provide timely, reliable legal guidance to our sales and customer service teams in response to client and prospect inquiries.

Requirements

• Education & Bar Membership: Juris Doctor (J.D.) from an accredited law school and an active member in good standing of the Texas Bar. • Experience: 5-7 years of legal experience, combining both law firm (3+ years) and in-house (2+ years) experience. Experience at an AmLaw 200 firm is highly desirable. • Corporate Law Expertise: Strong background in corporate law, contracts, and compliance, with a demonstrated ability to negotiate and draft complex commercial agreements. • Tech Industry Experience: Prior experience working with technology companies is essential, with a particular focus on SaaS, software licensing, and technology contracts. • M&A & Transactional Experience: Experience with M&A or other corporate transactions is preferred. • Data Privacy Knowledge: Familiarity with US state data privacy laws and GDPR is a plus. • Motivated & Solutions-Oriented: A self-starter who thrives in a fast-paced environment, enjoys solving complex problems, and can adapt quickly to new challenges. • Collaboration & Communication: Able to work seamlessly with cross-functional teams, providing clear and actionable legal advice that’s easy to understand for both legal and non-legal professionals. • Organizational Skills: Exceptional time management skills, with the ability to prioritize and manage multiple projects simultaneously. • Confidence & Leadership: Able to confidently interact with stakeholders at all levels of the organization, and comfortable providing counsel to executive leadership and key decision-makers. • Location Flexibility: Must be able to work from our Austin office at least 2 days per week.

Benefits

• All employees receive fully covered medical, dental and vision coverage • Have some fur babies? - We offer them insurance too! • RELAX and enjoy your time away with our flexible paid time off policy! • We will help you plan for your future - 401K, or RRSP if in Canada, with a company match • Competitive compensation packages that include mid-year and end-of-year bonuses and equity options for all full-time employees • Health Wellness Program that includes nutrition consultations, mental health apps, and access to discounted memberships • Have plans to grow your family? - Parental resources, including 16 weeks of paid time off for primary caregivers • Professional development opportunities including mentorships, leadership programs and our AffiniPayU courses • We believe it is important to give back with our Matching Gift Program and organized activities focused on donations, volunteerism and supporting the local communities throughout the country • D&I initiatives provide educational opportunities regarding multicultural issues, tolerance, and celebrating diversity among our entire staff • An incredible, in-office experience at our headquarters in Austin and San Diego including free lunch delivery, a fully stocked kitchen, and some “sweet” surprises for those afternoon pick-me-ups