Corporate Counsel

Litify•New York, NY

6d•$125,000 - $155,000

About The Position

Litify is seeking a skilled and proactive Corporate Counsel with 1-5 years of relevant legal experience to support our commercial operations and general corporate legal needs. This role reports to the VP, Legal and will be instrumental in helping manage the full lifecycle of commercial contracts and providing legal guidance across the organization. As the second member of Litify’s legal department, you will be a key piece of our growth story and will have the opportunity to take on significant ownership of legal projects. The ideal candidate is a licensed attorney with a background in software and technology, strong drafting, negotiation, and communication skills, and an ambitious self-starter eager to learn and apply their skills and collaborate with legal and non-legal stakeholders throughout the organization. The successful candidate will be excited about taking on an important role at a growth-oriented SaaS company.

Requirements

J.D. degree from an accredited law school.
Licensed and in good standing with a state bar association (e.g., NY, CA, etc.).
1-5 years of relevant legal experience in a law firm or in-house legal department, with experience in technology transactions and commercial contracting.
Proven ability to efficiently review, redline, and negotiate complex legal terms with external parties.
Familiarity with data security, privacy regulations, and the contractual terms associated with them.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to translate complex legal issues into clear business advice.
Highly organized, detail-oriented, and able to manage multiple priorities and deadlines simultaneously.
Experience working in the SaaS industry is a plus. Demonstrated interest in software and technology.

Nice To Haves

Certifications from the IAPP or similar organization a plus.
Experience working in the SaaS industry is a plus. Demonstrated interest in software and technology.

Responsibilities

Commercial Contracting:
Draft, review, redline, and negotiate a high volume of complex commercial agreements, including:
Enterprise Customer/Subscription Agreements (SaaS)
Vendor/Procurement Agreements
Strategic Partner Agreements
Non-Disclosure Agreements (NDAs)
Statements of Work (SOWs) and other ancillary documents
Ensure agreements are consistent with Litify’s business objectives, internal policies and practices, and legal requirements.
Assist in managing the contract lifecycle from initial draft through execution.
Data Security and Privacy:
Assist in reviewing and negotiating data security, data privacy, and compliance terms in customer and vendor agreements.
Provide legal assistance and counsel on various data protection issues, including GDPR, CCPA, and other relevant frameworks.
Sales Support and RFPs: Provide legal assistance and support in the timely and accurate completion of Request for Proposal (RFP) responses, particularly reviewing and advising on legal, compliance, and risk-related sections.
General Legal Support: Assist the VP, Legal and counsel other key stakeholders regarding a wide range of corporate matters, including
General employment matters and policies;
Business disputes;
General corporate matters, compliance initiatives, and internal policy development.
Product-related legal guidance