Strategic & Technology Transactions Counsel

Xo Group - Chevy Chase, MD

Full-time - Mid Level

Chevy Chase, MD

Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services

About the position

The Strategic & Technology Transactions Counsel will serve as a trusted legal expert on key strategic projects, focusing on complex technology transactions such as SaaS and licensing agreements, strategic partnerships, and internal transformation initiatives. This role requires collaboration with the Corporate Strategy team and other business stakeholders to align legal considerations with company strategic priorities. It is a high visibility position with significant exposure to senior leadership, reporting directly to the VP, Global Corporate and Compliance.

Responsibilities

• Advise on complex technology transactions including drafting and reviewing licensing agreements, SaaS agreements, and partnership agreements.
• Identify and advise business teams on legal considerations for transformational and strategic initiatives.
• Support company-wide implementations and initiatives related to community, trust and safety policies.
• Develop and maintain a global dispute management strategy for Legal and oversee key litigation or regulatory matters.
• Collaborate with legal and business partners across various functions to execute key company initiatives.
• Maintain professionalism and innovative approaches to legal issues in support of business objectives.
• Assist with and/or lead special projects as needed.

Requirements

• JD from an accredited US law school or international equivalent and member of the bar in any US jurisdiction.
• 5+ years of legal experience post-qualification, including at least 2 years in an in-house technology transactions role.
• Significant experience drafting and negotiating complex technology transactions and strategic partnership agreements.

Nice-to-haves

• Experience with a marketplace, ecommerce, and/or advertising business.