Senior Counsel

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in United States.

📋 Description

• Create, assess, and negotiate commercial agreements, encompassing customer, vendor, partner, licensing, SaaS contracts, NDAs, and various daily contracts.

• Work alongside business teams to streamline contract formats, templates, and playbooks, enhancing the efficiency of deal execution.

• Assist in the management and execution of Elite’s compliance program, policies, and procedures.

• Provide guidance to commercial and product teams on compliance and regulatory issues.

• Counsel the business on matters pertaining to privacy and data-security law, as well as relevant laws, regulations, rules, and industry standards.

• Offer legal advice on risk issues associated with AI development and usage, including new AI laws and regulations.

• Contribute to the development of internal AI-use policies.

• Identify, assess, and advocate for AI and legal-technology tools, such as contract lifecycle management and AI-enhanced drafting and review.

• Support general corporate matters, including corporate governance and intellectual property.

• Execute additional responsibilities that align with department and company objectives.

• Report directly to the General Counsel.

⛳️ Requirements

• Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree from an accredited law school and active bar membership in good standing.

• 5-7 years of pertinent legal experience, both in-house and at a law firm, with a robust background in commercial contract drafting and negotiation, compliance, and privacy.

• Previous in-house experience in the SaaS or technology sector is essential, with a minimum of 3-4 years in-house.

• Authentic interest in artificial intelligence and readiness to explore generative AI tools.

• Ability to quickly learn and adopt new technologies and legal tech platforms, focusing on automation and process enhancement.

• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, including the capacity to explain complex legal concepts to non-legal stakeholders.

• Strong judgment and a practical, business-oriented approach to managing legal risk.

• Capability to excel in a fast-paced, dynamic environment and adjust to changing business priorities.

• Willingness to travel up to 10% as business needs dictate.

• Must be legally authorized to work in the United States; Elite does not offer employment sponsorship.

• Sedentary physical capability, primarily involving desk/computer work.

🏝️ Benefits

• Competitive compensation package featuring a base salary of $153,000-$170,000 plus a variable component.

• Comprehensive healthcare benefits (Health, Dental, Vision).

• Retirement savings plan with employer contributions.

• Opportunities for professional development.

• Paid time off.

• Wellness initiatives.

• Employee Assistance Program.

• Generous global parental leave.

• Free premium subscription to Calm.

• Employee Discount Program.

• Flexible remote work model.

• Hybrid work environment option.

• Reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities and sincerely held religious beliefs.