LeafLink - Legal Counsel
Requirements
• You have the ability to work quickly and independently in a dynamic, fast-paced environment • You have significant experience in drafting, negotiating and interpreting commercial and transaction agreements relating to SaaS, FinTech products and services, master services, data licensing, technology, and general commercial transactions • You have broad legal knowledge that enables you to spot and resolve a variety of legal issues in upcoming product offerings (e.g., regulatory, contract, IP, privacy, consumer protection, risk); and an ability to identify and clearly communicate practical, risk-based solutions. • A problem solver with a "let’s get it done" attitude combined with a willingness to roll up your sleeves and pitch in where needed. • Team player with a curiosity and willingness to roll up your sleeves and get into the details of novel and complex business models. • J.D. from an accredited law school and active membership in good standing with a U.S. state bar. • At least 3-5 years of legal experience, a combination of top-tier law firm and in-house experience preferred with exposure to commercial contracts, SaaS agreements, or technology transactions. • Strong interpersonal skills, with the desire and ability to develop productive and collaborative working relationships with multiple stakeholders across LeafLink • Strong experience drafting and negotiating complex commercial agreements. • Impeccable written and oral communication skills and the ability to communicate effectively with legal and non-legal audiences at all levels of the organization. • Experience advising companies operating in regulated industries, fintech, payments, SaaS, or technology businesses is preferred. • Excellent at understanding complex topics as well as finding streamlined solutions to complex issues that address appropriate levels of risk. • New York or California Bar membership
Responsibilities
• Serve as a strategic legal partner on commercial, regulatory, and operational matters • Serve as conduit to outside counsel to field relevant matters • Work with outside regulatory counsel to help navigate evolving regulatory frameworks and support the company’s compliance obligations • Draft, review, negotiate and interpret commercial agreements including enterprise customer contracts, banking and fintech services agreements, technology partnerships, and data licensing agreements. • Partner closely with Sales and Go-to-Market teams to support deal velocity and provide practical legal guidance and support strategic initiatives including partnerships, corporate development opportunities and new product launches • Provide practical legal guidance across a range of areas including commercial transactions, regulatory matters, product development, privacy, employment, and corporate governance • Build and maintain our commercial legal infrastructure, including contract templates, playbooks, process improvements and legal workflows • Support board and investor governance matters, including preparation of board materials and minutes • Identify and escalate legal risks appropriately while supporting business growth • Stay current on legal developments affecting AI technologies
Benefits
• Flexible PTO - you’re going to be working hard so enjoy time off with no cap! • Flexible PTO • A robust stock option plan to give our employees a direct stake in LeafLink’s success • stock option plan • 5 Days of Volunteer Time Off (VTO) - giving back is important to us and we want our employees to prioritize cultivating a better community • 5 Days of Volunteer Time Off (VTO) • Competitive compensation and 401k match • 401k match • Comprehensive health coverage (medical, dental, vision) • health • coverage • Commuter Benefits through our Flexible Spending Account • $150,000—$185,000 USD
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