Senior Counsel – Contracts & Risk Management
About The Position
This role offers the opportunity to work both independently and collaboratively, supported by a flexible, Teams-driven workplace designed to empower connection, innovation, and impact across geographies. The Senior Counsel - Contracts & Risk Management will draft, review, and negotiate legal documents; manage general liability litigation, risk, and dispute resolution matters; provide legal guidance across departments including technology, risk, marketing, and operations; interpret legal rights and obligations; and support departmental initiatives and team development.
Requirements
- J.D. degree from an accredited law school.
- Licensed to practice law in at least one U.S. state.
- 9+ years of legal experience in-house or similar environment.
- Experience in contracts, leasing, and/or litigation.
- Strong legal knowledge across contracts, technology, marketing, litigation, and employment law.
- Excellent analytical, research, writing, and communication skills.
- Ability to manage multiple projects and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
- Strong decision-making, problem-solving, and negotiation skills.
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively.
- Leadership skills with ability to mentor and guide team members.
- Upholds confidentiality, ethics, and company core values.
Responsibilities
- Draft, review, and negotiate a wide range of legal documents specifically including SAAS agreements, contracts, NDAs, vendor agreements, and corporate policies.
- Manage general liability litigation, disputes, bankruptcies, and lien matters, coordinating with outside counsel and internal stakeholders.
- Provide legal guidance to technology, marketing, leasing, field teams, and other departments to ensure compliance with applicable laws, generally, and more specifically, laws related to cyber security and PII.
- Conduct legal research and interpret legal documents to determine company obligations and risks.
- Respond to regulatory inquiries and manage claims with governmental agencies.
- Assist with protection and management of company intellectual property including trademarks and copyrights.
- Mentor and support legal and administrative staff; provide guidance and training as needed.
- Review legal documents prepared by team members for quality, accuracy, and compliance.
Benefits
- Competitive salary
- Generous Suite of Medical, Dental, and Vision Benefits
- 401(k) match
- Paid PTO and Holidays
- Paid Volunteer Hours
- Team Member Paid Leave Programs
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Wellness Incentives
- Group Life and Disability Insurance
- Voluntary Benefits
- Team Member Discounts
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
Education Level
Ph.D. or professional degree
