Head of Legal

ST6 Partners; United States; Remote; USD 120,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company is seeking a Director of Legal to oversee legal operations, manage commercial contracts, and ensure compliance with laws and policies. This strategic role requires a licensed attorney with extensive experience in legal leadership within corporate settings. The ideal candidate will excel in negotiation, possess strong commercial acumen, and drive operational excellence within a high-performing legal team.

Qualifications

• 7+ years in Legal Role required.
• Detail-oriented and organized.
• Knowledge in software agreements and intellectual property rights.

Responsibilities

• Lead negotiation, drafting, and review of commercial contracts.
• Establish global legal policies ensuring compliance.
• Integrate acquired entities into legal frameworks.

Skills

Negotiation skills

Contract and legal acumen

Commercially savvy

Ability to influence

Education

Licensed Lawyer

Job description

The Director of Legal reports directly to the CFO and is responsible for overseeing all legal aspects of the company, including commercial contracting, corporate governance, and the integration of legal processes in acquisitions. The Director of Legal will lead the legal team to ensure the company's operations comply with law and company policies, streamline contract management processes, and provide strategic legal guidance to the executive team. This role requires a hands-on leader who is adept in managing complex legal matters, driving process improvements, and fostering a culture of high performance and operational discipline.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the negotiation, drafting, and review of complex commercial contracts, including software licenses, service agreements, and partnership deals, ensuring they align with business objectives and minimize risk.
• Establish and enforce the company's global legal policies and internal controls, ensuring compliance with local and international laws.
• Lead the legal integration of acquired entities, ensuring alignment with corporate policies, legal compliance, and seamless transition of contracts and IP assets.
• Enterprise value orientation: Focuses on aligning individual efforts with the broader goals and values of the organization, enhancing enterprise success.
• Ability to influence: Capability to guide and influence stakeholders and team members to achieve company goals.
• Disciplined Execution: Detail-oriented and organized, this leader prioritizes effectively, excels at time management, and anticipates well in decision making.
• Negotiation skills: Utilizes negotiation skills to secure favorable outcomes while maintaining key relationships.
• Contract and legal acumen: Knowledge of the specific legal terms and conditions that are critical in software agreements, including licensing models, intellectual property rights, and key liability clauses.
• Commercially savvy: Utilizes market insights and business acumen to drive growth and profitability.

Qualifications

• Licensed Lawyer required
• 7+ years in Legal Role
• Travel expected: <25%
• Office Requirements: Remote

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