Head of Legal
About The Position
Spektrix is looking for a dynamic, tech-savvy Head of Legal to join our team in the US. This is a unique opportunity for a ~3–5 PQE lawyer to build a global legal function from the ground up. Your role is to create a streamlined, technology-enhanced contract administration framework that is so efficient you can eventually automate or delegate the "admin" to focus on high-stakes negotiation and strategic risk management. You won't just be reviewing contracts; you will be a key stakeholder of the commercial engine of a global SaaS business. You’ll operate as both a strategic partner and a hands-on builder, working closely with leadership to shape how we take risk, support the business, and scale responsibly. You will be supported by a high-caliber network of external advisors for specialized local knowledge, allowing you to focus on the big picture. You will report to the senior leadership team and have a direct seat at the table as we scale our operations in North America and beyond.
Requirements
- JD and in good standing with an active U.S. state bar membership.
- ~3–5 years PQE
- Track record of drafting and negotiating complex commercial technology agreements. Significant portion of career "in the redlines" and know how to find a "yes" that protects the business.
- Hands-on attitude to tackle projects large and small, low-ego approach to working across the organization. Obsessed with efficiency. Prefer automating a process than doing it manually every month.
- Strong Business Judgment: You know when to push, when to flex, and when to simplify
- Excited to navigate the differences between UK GDPR, US State laws, and Canadian privacy requirements.
Nice To Haves
- Experience with Hubspot, Google Workspace, and AI-assisted legal tools is a major plus.
Responsibilities
- Act as the primary legal partner for our Sales and Client Relationship (CR) teams. You’ll explain clauses, find commercial compromises, and lead redline sessions for new business.
- Collaborate on pricing reviews, running the numbers and working with the CR team to land new terms with clients.
- Streamline data extraction from signed contracts and maintain HubSpot as our "Single Source of Truth" for contract data.
- Act as the final escalation point for debt recovery, issuing LBAs and managing small claims where necessary.
- Support our entry into new markets (like Germany) by understanding local data standards and adapting our T&Cs.
- Manage large-scale contract updates (e.g., Dotdigital flow-down terms, indemnity updates, and support hour changes) across our global client base.
- Work with the Finance team to ensure all intercompany transactions and data transfers (UK/US/CAN/AU) are covered by robust legal agreements.
- Leading the novation of historical contracts into our new local entities as needed.
- Support global incorporation requirements and data compliance practices.
- Assist with occasional supplier negotiations (and/or disputes) and occasionally provide employment law guidance to the People team.
- Manage the legal aspect of insurance renewals to ensure our coverage matches our client commitments.
Benefits
- Company paid medical, dental and vision insurance
- Generous Paid Time Off benefits, including 21 days of PTO (vacation, personal time, whatever you choose to use it for)
- 14 paid holidays
- 10 Paid Sick Days
- 401(k) with 4% employer match
- Two paid volunteering days per year
- Professional development opportunities
- Flexible working with support for WFH setup / equipment
- Month-long Paid Sabbatical after 5 years of service
- Free snacks, drinks and breakfast items in our offices
- Catered lunch at the NYC office every Thursday
- Varied range of regular social activities throughout the year
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
Education Level
Ph.D. or professional degree
