General Counsel

CivicPlus; North Charleston (SC); On-site; USD 180,000 - 260,000; Full time

Job summary

CivicPlus is seeking a General Counsel to serve as a strategic advisor and head the company’s legal department. The role covers compliance, GDPR and data privacy, M&A, IP protection, and risk management, with responsibility for drafting complex contracts and coordinating outside counsel.

Ideal candidates hold a JD, are admitted to the bar in good standing, and have at least 5 years of transactional legal experience, preferably in-house within a technology company.

Qualifications

• Juris Doctorate from an accredited law school.
• Bar admission in good standing in one state.
• Minimum 5 years of transactional legal experience.
• Preference for in-house experience in tech companies.

Responsibilities

• Oversee compliance, GDPR and data privacy, and risk management.
• Lead M&A activities and protect intellectual property.
• Draft complex strategic contracts and manage outside counsel.
• Support CivicPlus growth in GovTech and SaaS sectors.

Education

Juris Doctorate (JD)

Bar admission in good standing

Job description

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General Counsel

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Organising Institution / Firm

CivicPlus

Rolling Basis (Official)

United States (North Charleston, SC)

Not Specified

Juris Doctorate from an accredited law school, bar membership in good standing, and minimum 5+ years transactional legal experience (in-house/tech preferred).

Job

Full Opportunity Brief

Title: General Counsel
Category: Jobs
Organiser: CivicPlus
Description: CivicPlus is seeking a General Counsel to serve as a strategic advisor and lead the company's legal department. The role involves overseeing a broad scope of responsibilities including compliance, GDPR and data privacy, M&A, intellectual property protection, and risk management. The successful candidate will draft complex strategic contracts, manage outside counsel, and support the company's growth in the GovTech and SaaS sectors.
Eligibility: Candidates must hold a Juris Doctorate from an accredited law school and be a member of the bar in good standing in at least one state. A minimum of 5 years of transactional legal experience is required, with a preference for those with in-house experience in the technology industry.
Deadline: Not specified (Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis).
Location: United States (North Charleston, SC).
Fees: None.
Contact Information: Not specified.