Legal Counsel

Valnet; New York (NY); On-site; USD 130,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Valnet is seeking a Legal Counsel to support its fast-growing lead generation business. You will serve as lead counsel to the business unit, reporting to the General Counsel, handling corporate affairs, commercial contracts, data privacy, IP, and more.

You will draft and negotiate agreements, advise on privacy and regulatory issues, and partner with product teams. The role includes M&A support and interaction with Montreal-based teams, with potential travel.

Qualifications

• Member of the New York Bar in good standing.
• 2–5 years of experience at a reputable law firm and/or in-house.
• Experience drafting and negotiating commercial contracts is required.
• Experience with data privacy will be considered an asset.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Team player with strong interpersonal skills.
• Strong business acumen and management skills.
• Entrepreneurial and highly adaptable.

Responsibilities

• Draft, review, and negotiate various commercial agreements, including service, vendor, sales, and advertising agreements.
• Advise business units on contract clauses and issues.
• Serve as the data privacy subject-matter expert for products and services.
• Develop expertise in company products and assist in negotiations.
• Create and update contract templates to ensure compliance.
• Manage legal claims and litigation with external counsel when needed.
• Draft and revise website terms and privacy policies.
• Support M&A activities, including pre-acquisition docs, due diligence, and post-acquisition integration.

Skills

Contract drafting

Data privacy

Negotiation

Team collaboration

Education

New York Bar admission

Job description

We’re seeking a Legal Counsel or Senior Legal Counsel to support our fast-growing lead generation business. You will serve as lead counsel to this business unit, under the authority and supervision of the General Counsel and VP, Legal Affairs, while also supporting other business units and departments.

In this role, you will manage and advise on a variety of legal matters, including corporate affairs, commercial contracts, data privacy, marketing, intellectual property, litigation/disputes, employment, compliance, and mergers and acquisitions (M&A).

This is an exciting opportunity with a successful and fast-growing company for a business-minded lawyer looking to have a broad, varied, and intellectually stimulating practice with genuine responsibility from day one and significant growth potential.

Responsibilities:

• Draft, review, and negotiate various commercial agreements, including service, vendor, sales, and advertising agreements, and analyze and advise business units on specific clauses and issues in contracts.
• Serve as the business unit’s data privacy subject-matter expert, advising on complex privacy questions related to new and existing products and services.
• Act as a business partner by developing expertise in the products and services offered by the Company and assisting in negotiations.
• Develop and implement new technological solutions, leveraging AI and other tools, to enhance response time, efficiency, and quality of work product.
• Draft and review employment and freelance contracts, as well as advise on other employment-related matters.
• Provide support to other lawyers; collaborate with and supervise paralegals.
• Create new contract templates and update existing templates to ensure compliance.
• Manage various legal claims and litigation, including involving and managing external counsel if needed.
• Draft and revise website terms and privacy policies.
• Support the M&A team on acquisitions, including pre-acquisition documents (NDAs, LOIs, etc.), due diligence, drafting of closing documents, and post-acquisition integration/matters.

Requirements:

• Member of the New York Bar in good standing.
• 2–5 years of experience at a reputable law firm and/or in an in-house legal department, with in-house experience preferred.
• Experience drafting and negotiating commercial contracts is required.
• Experience with data privacy will be considered an asset.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Team player with strong interpersonal skills.
• Strong business acumen and management skills.
• Hardworking and motivated self-starter who can work independently.
• Entrepreneurial and highly adaptable.
• Strong drafting and communication skills, with impeccable attention to detail.
• Ability to meet deadlines and balance a variety of requests and mandates in a fast-paced environment.
• Occasional travel to the head office in Montreal.