Vice President, Legal

Justia, Inc.; New York (NY); On-site; USD 180,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

TRG Screen is seeking an experienced Vice President, Legal to lead and support a broad range of legal initiatives across a global business. This high‑impact role blends deep subject matter expertise in financial regulatory matters with broad corporate law experience.

You will advise senior leadership, work cross‑functionally, and shape scalable legal frameworks. The ideal candidate brings sound judgment, strong negotiation skills, and a business‑oriented mindset.

Qualifications

• J.D. degree and licensed to practice in at least one U.S. jurisdiction.
• 6–10+ years of legal experience with a mix of law firm and in-house preferred.
• Exposure to financial regulatory matters, contracts, SaaS customers, and governance.

Responsibilities

• Lead legal advisor to global business units.
• Draft and negotiate client contracts, vendor agreements, and project documents.
• Develop and maintain templates, terms, and playbooks.
• Partner with stakeholders to manage risk and regulatory compliance.
• Advise on regulatory matters, governance, and internal controls.
• Oversee corporate governance, M&A, partnerships, and financing activities.
• Manage outside counsel for litigation and investigations.

Skills

Legal acumen

Regulatory affairs

Contract drafting

Cross-functional leadership

Negotiation

Education

J.D. degree

Job description

Join TRG Screen: Building World-Class Teams. One Expert at a Time.

Are you ready to be part of a dynamic team at the forefront of subscription spend management innovation?

At TRG Screen, we’re not just redefining how organizations manage their subscription expenses – we’re shaping the future of the industry. With cutting‑edge solutions and a commitment to excellence, we empower businesses around the globe to optimize their subscription investments and drive sustainable growth.

Join us in our mission to revolutionize subscription management and make a meaningful impact on the way businesses access and utilize critical information. At TRG Screen, your talent and ambition will find a home, where opportunities for growth and advancement abound.

About TRG Screen

TRG Screen is the leading provider of market data and subscription management technology and automation solutions, tailored to the unique needs of financial institutions and legal firms. Our integrated suite of solutions includes market data and subscription spend management, usage management, compliance reporting, and comprehensive managed services, which hundreds of clients worldwide use to remove cumbersome and inaccurate manual processes and gain control over market data and subscription costs at scale. For more than 25 years, TRG Screen has enabled businesses who rely on market data to monitor and strategically manage spending and usage of data and information services, including market data, research, software licenses, consulting and other necessary corporate expenses. TRG Screen solutions give decision‑makers full transparency into subscription spend and usage, enabling them to proactively manage subscription costs at scale, conduct more informed vendor negotiations, improve governance, and avoid unnecessary spending on these mission‑critical business services. TRG Screen is headquartered in New York City, with offices in Europe and Asia, as well as a 24x7 client support center in Bangalore, India.

TRG Screen is a portfolio company of Vista Equity Partners, one of the world’s largest and most respected private equity firms.

Vice President, Legal

About the Role:

We are seeking an experienced strategic, and ambitious Vice President, Legal to lead and support a broad range of legal initiatives across a dynamic and evolving global business. This role offers a high degree of responsibility and autonomy, along with the opportunity to shape your own development within an agile, fast‑growing, and ever‑evolving company. This is a high‑impact role that blends deep subject matter expertise in financial regulatory matters with broad‑based corporate legal experience.

The ideal candidate brings sound judgment, strong negotiation skills, and a proactive, business‑oriented mindset. You’ll act as a trusted advisor to senior leadership and work cross‑functionally with global teams to provide end‑to‑end legal support across commercial, regulatory, corporate governance, compliance, employment, and risk domains.

This is a unique opportunity to play a key role in a collaborative team, directly contributing to legal strategy, operational resilience, and scalable corporate frameworks. This is a high‑impact role for an attorney who thrives in a dynamic, fast‑paced environment and is eager to help shape the future of a rapidly growing global organization.

Key Responsibilities:

Legal Support

• Serve as lead legal advisor to the business units globally.
• Provide legal guidance on complex commercial and advisory engagements, including drafting and negotiating client contracts, vendor agreements, and project‑specific documentation.
• Support the development, implementation, and maintenance of contract templates, standardized terms, and negotiating playbooks.
• Partner with internal stakeholders to manage legal risk and ensure business compliance with industry and regulatory standards.

Regulatory & Risk Advisory

• Advise on a range of regulatory matters including compliance, licensing, examinations, remediation, and risk controls.
• Collaborate with global regulatory and compliance teams on regulatory inquiries, updates, and policy alignment.
• Provide strategic counsel to leadership on internal controls, governance, risk management frameworks, HR matters, and vendor oversight.
• Engage directly with clients and regulators on ongoing compliance obligations and responses to audits or examinations.

Corporate Governance & Compliance

• Lead on board and executive governance matters, including corporate structuring, director/officer onboarding and offboarding, consents, and conflicts of interest management.
• Support corporate transactions including M&A, partnerships, financing, and post‑closing integration activities.
• Advise on global employment and privacy law considerations and ongoing corporate compliance.
• Enhance and scale internal policies, legal operations, and training programs.

Cross‑Functional Collaboration & Leadership

• Partner with Finance on cross‑border legal and regulatory matters.
• Manage outside counsel for litigation, regulatory investigations, and special projects.
• Provide guidance on executive compensation, benefits, and equity matters.
• Help build scalable, efficient legal processes that align with business goals and regulatory requirements.

Required Qualifications

• J.D. degree and licensed to practice in at least one U.S. jurisdiction.
• 6–10+ years of legal experience with a combination of law firm and in‑house experience preferred.
• Significant exposure to financial regulatory matters, commercial contracts, software and SaaS customers, enterprise risk management, and corporate governance.
• Demonstrated ability to manage high‑stakes legal work in a fast‑paced, cross‑functional environment.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills with a pragmatic and collaborative approach.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience advising senior leadership in a regulated industry such as financial services, software, consulting, or professional services.
• Familiarity with global regulatory frameworks including financial crimes, vendor oversight, and information security.
• Strong track record supporting equity or debt transactions, M&A, and employment‑related matters.
• Background managing legal entities and corporate governance across multiple jurisdictions.

What You’ll Bring

• A proactive, solution‑oriented mindset and high degree of business acumen.
• Ability to synthesize complex legal information into clear, actionable guidance.
• Confidence to challenge assumptions, raise issues, and support strong decision‑making.
• A passion for excellence, continuous improvement, and working with purpose‑driven teams.

Salary Range

$180,000 - $200,000 USD

We are an equal opportunities employer. We recognise and value the power of diversity in our workplace and are committed to being an employer of choice for everyone. We welcome and encourage applicants from all backgrounds. All applications for employment are considered strictly on the basis of merit. At TRG Screen, we understand that diverse and inclusive teams are not just beneficial, they are essential to our success. By cultivating a culture of inclusion where every voice is heard and valued, we empower our world class teams to thrive, excel, and drive positive change. We are proud of our diverse workforce and are dedicated to creating a safe and welcoming environment for all employees. People from various ethnicities, ages, genders, and abilities are encouraged to apply.

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