Legal Counsel

bolt; United States; On-site; USD 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology firm is looking for a legal expert to provide comprehensive legal support focused on SaaS and technology initiatives. The ideal candidate will have a Juris Doctor degree and at least five years of experience in technology law, including contract drafting and negotiation. This role requires excellent communication skills and a proactive approach to legal compliance. Candidates should be adaptable, curious, and able to thrive in a fast-paced environment while promoting a diverse and inclusive culture.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years of legal experience in technology law.
• Active admission to the bar in the relevant jurisdiction.

Responsibilities

• Provide legal support for SaaS and technology initiatives.
• Draft and negotiate commercial agreements including SaaS contracts.
• Monitor compliance with legal regulations.

Skills

Legal expertise in technology law

Contract drafting and negotiation

Communication skills

Problem-solving

Team collaboration

Education

Juris Doctor degree

Job description

Overview

bolt is the leading insurance exchange for the P&C insurance industry, uniting distributors and providers on a single platform to transform the way insurance is bought and sold. The result is the world’s biggest exchange, working with two-thirds of America’s leading carriers and connecting more people with ways to protect the things they value.

In this position, you will…

…be responsible for providing expert SaaS and technology legal support as a member of the US legal function for various business critical initiatives and functions, including supporting the sales contracting process from end to end, supporting development of new products (including AI), participating in risk management, and staying current on trends and new regulations to support the company’s strategic objectives and ensure compliance with applicable laws and regulations.

You will be responsible for…

Business Partnering

• Be a trusted strategic partner providing solution-oriented guidance and innovation to all bolt business units
• Provide business-strategy-aligned legal and compliance support to all bolt business units, with an initial focus on Sales and Product
• Identify and resolve legal and regulatory issues in a way that meets business objectives
• Provide support to product, development, and distribution teams
• Promote awareness of new laws and regulations and monitor ongoing compliance

Risk Monitoring and Review

• Periodic and proactive review of legal and compliance requirements to anticipate legal issues that could impact bolt businesses
• Review public communications, including advertising and marketing materials, to ensure compliance with any legal requirements and mitigate risk

Legal Counsel

• Collaborate with various business units to assess and mitigate legal risks associated with new technologies, product development, and digital initiatives
• Draft, review, and negotiate a wide range of commercial templates and contracts, including SaaS and other product licensing agreements, data protection agreements (DPAs), technology procurement contracts, service level agreements (SLAs), and vendor agreements
• Assist in efforts to increase efficiency and speed in maintenance, delivery, and negotiation of business contracts
• Advise on legal issues as needed by bolt business units, including artificial intelligence and cybersecurity
• Monitor and analyze legislative developments affecting the tech industry
• Foster and uphold a culture of compliance and ethical standards for bolt

For you to be successful…

…we expect you to be able to demonstrate the following key competencies;

Impactful

• Have relevant technical expertise and apply it in a strategic way for business units designed to meet commercial objectives
• Quickly identify issues and have business-oriented solutions
• Focus on objectives and identify activities and key results required to meet them
• Proactively identify what needs to be done, and take action, before being asked, or before the situation escalates
• Take accountability to deliver results even in situations that are not straightforward

Adaptable

• Work as part of a collaborative team with shared goals and accountability, while also being able to work independently (sometimes with little supervision)
• Have a transparent, approachable, flexible working style and business-oriented approach to the law that works in a fast-paced environment
• Establish and maintain strong relationships within the organization’s legal department and across all businesses
• Understand and protect the interests of bolt, working with stakeholders across the organization

Curious

• Actively seek to learn from others and be inquisitive to increase knowledge and competence
• Expand understanding of the team’s key activities for improved collaboration
• Maintain fluency in trends and new approaches relevant to role

Communication

• Effectively communicate in an active and respectful manner, including listening to and synthesizing others’ perspectives
• Analyze and convert complex and changing laws and regulations into practical legal advice for business application
• Keep relevant stakeholders (legal and business) accurately and appropriately informed and up-to-date of both positive and potentially negative information

Creative

• Experiment with new trends and innovations and be an early adopter where they can benefit the team
• Identify beneficial new approaches and ways of looking at problems, introducing them within the team
• Draw from diverse sources and ideas to generate creative ideas

You will require the following qualifications and skills

• Juris Doctor degree from an accredited law school
• Active admission to the bar in the relevant jurisdiction
• Minimum of 5 years of legal experience in technology law, with significant experience in technology/SaaS contract drafting and negotiation
• Demonstrated ability to draft and revise complex commercial sales and licensing templates and custom agreements (including commercial and non-legal issues)
• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to explain complex legal concepts to non-legal stakeholders
• Proven track record of working autonomously while managing multiple projects in a fast-paced environment
• Collaborative, growth mindset team player who can handle and assist with a variety of tasks

Our values

Diversity and Inclusion

At bolt, we are diverse and inclusive. We value each person's unique skills, background, and identity. We never discriminate on cultural background, religion, sex, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age, disability, veteran status, genetic information, marital or family status, or any legally protected status. Everyone belongs. And because everyone’s different, we’re also flexible in the ways we work, so each person can bring their best efforts every day.