Head of Commercial Counsel

September 11

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Description

• Lead the drafting, review, and negotiation of high-impact customer, licensing, and partnership agreements, aligning them with overarching business goals while mitigating risks. • Develop and manage an efficient contract life cycle to balance strategic business objectives with effective risk management. • Serve as a key advisor to Sales and Finance leadership, providing strategic guidance on complex commercial and financial operations. • Obtain and maintain a comprehensive understanding of the company’s products (current and emerging) and become a subject matter expert and advisor on relevant regulatory regimes. • Oversee the development and execution of a comprehensive compliance strategy, ensuring alignment with industry standards and regulations, including AI, privacy, security, and frameworks such as SOC 2 and GDPR. • Deliver training programs to internal stakeholders and establish policies and best practices for compliance. • Partner closely with technical, product, internal, and commercial teams to proactively manage risks, identify legal issues, and drive decision-making. • Provide strategic support during fundraising efforts, assist with due diligence, build data rooms, and ensure financing documents are accurate and complete.

Requirements

• Juris Doctor (JD) degree from an accredited law school and admission to the bar. • Minimum of 10 years of experience in commercial law, with a strong background in contracts, negotiations, and compliance. • Proven track record of managing complex commercial transactions and providing strategic legal advice to senior leadership. • Expertise in drafting, reviewing, and negotiating a wide range of commercial agreements, including vendor, customer, and partnership contracts. • Strong understanding of regulatory requirements and the ability to ensure compliance with relevant laws and regulations. • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build relationships and influence stakeholders at all levels. • Demonstrated ability to manage a team of legal professionals and collaborate effectively with other departments. • Experience in handling mergers and acquisitions, including due diligence, transaction structuring, and integration. • High ethical standards and a commitment to maintaining confidentiality and integrity in all legal matters.