VP and General Counsel

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VP and General Counsel
The candidate will determine, in concert with the CEO, CFO, and Board of Directors, the company’s overall risk tolerance and posture, seeking to balance operational and commercial needs with appropriate risk mitigation policies and strategies. Will be responsible for all legal functions of the company including litigation, customer and vendor negotiations, contracts and contracting processes, M&A and related matters, intellectual property maintenance, and employee-related legal matters. Oversee the company’s compliance (data privacy, security, and regulatory compliance, as applicable) function, seeking to balance appropriate controls and compliance activities against operational needs. Foster productive, ongoing dialogue with the company’s other departments (product and engineering in particular) about how to prioritize security and compliance needs within the company’s overall product roadmap and corporate strategy. Participate in regular updates as appropriate to the company’s HR and employee documentation (employee handbook, offer letters, non-compete documents, etc.) as well as facilitate regular training cadence to ensure employees have trained appropriately on legal and compliance policies and practices. Remain abreast of legal, compliance, and regulatory developments generally and ensure the firm remains ahead of the curve on addressing stakeholder needs in these areas. Maintain relationships with a roster of external service providers capable of providing high-quality assistance in key areas of specialization (external M&A legal counsel, security and privacy auditors and advisors, etc.). Recruit, retain and mentor top-quality legal and compliance staff. Hold team members accountable for deliverables while maintaining culture.

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