About the Role
The organization seeks an experienced legal executive to lead its US legal function, providing strategic guidance on compliance, governance, transactions, and risk management while building a robust legal framework aligned with business growth.
Responsibilities
- Lead the development and execution of legal strategy across US business operations
- Oversee compliance with federal and state regulations
- Manage corporate governance and board-level reporting obligations
- Supervise contract negotiation and drafting across all business units
- Provide legal guidance on product development and commercial initiatives
- Lead internal investigations and risk assessments
- Ensure adherence to data privacy and cybersecurity laws
- Collaborate with executive leadership on strategic decision-making
- Manage relationships with external legal counsel
- Develop and maintain legal policies and procedures
- Advise on employment law matters and HR initiatives
- Support mergers, acquisitions, and other corporate transactions
- Monitor changes in regulatory landscapes and assess impact
- Represent the organization in high-level negotiations
- Ensure intellectual property protections are maintained
- Oversee litigation management and dispute resolution
- Guide fundraising activities from a legal perspective
- Maintain accurate corporate records and filings
- Implement legal training programs for internal teams
- Drive efficiency in legal operations and workflows
Nice to Have
- Experience in a regulated financial sector
- Background in compliance program development
- Prior work in a global organization
- Familiarity with international legal frameworks
- Additional certifications in compliance or privacy
Compensation
Competitive salary and equity package
Work Arrangement
Hybrid work model with flexibility
Team
Collaborative legal department within a scaling organization
Why This Role Matters
- This position plays a critical role in shaping the legal foundation of a growing organization.
- The leader will influence key business decisions and ensure sustainable compliance.
Growth Opportunity
- The role offers a path to expand leadership responsibilities as the legal team scales.
- Opportunities exist to shape long-term legal strategy and policy.
Available for qualified candidates
