Lead General Counsel
Jobgether
Full-time
Remote
Brazil and United States
Lead Generation
This position is posted by Jobgether on behalf of a partner company. We are currently looking for a General Counsel - REMOTE. This pivotal role will greatly influence the legal framework guiding our operations, encompassing a diverse array of legal topics relevant to a fast-growing Travel and Fintech environment. As a leader in the legal function, you will have the opportunity to work closely with internal and external partners while managing a team of exceptional attorneys. Your contributions will shape the strategic legal direction of the business, ensuring compliance and protecting the organization’s interests in an evolving marketplace. The ideal candidate will embrace a dynamic work environment where opportunities for growth and learning are abundant.
Accountabilities
- Serve as a key member of the Leadership Team by providing strategic legal advice on corporate governance, commercial contracts, and data privacy.
- Develop the internal legal function by creating a roadmap for team growth and efficient legal operations.
- Manage and negotiate commercial contracts across the organization while maintaining high standards.
- Improve legal forms, processes, and systems for enhanced effectiveness.
- Provide ongoing legal guidance to management and staff on various matters.
- Select and manage relationships with external counsels as needed.
- Deliver training and presentations on legal and compliance issues to various stakeholders.
- Mentor and grow legal teams reporting to you.
- Adapt and engage in various tasks as needed due to the nature of a small team.
Requirements
- 10+ years of legal practice, combining both law firm and in-house experiences.
- J.D. from an accredited institution with bar admission in California or New York.
- Experience in a national law firm and familiarity with the technology industry.
- Previous General Counsel experience preferred; compelling candidates with Deputy General Counsel backgrounds are also encouraged.
- Demonstrated ability to build and lead teams in fast-paced growth environments.
- Record of delivering positive outcomes through team management.
- Advanced knowledge in trademark, copyright, advertising, and data privacy issues.
- Quick learner capable of leading teams effectively under growth conditions.
- Excellent communication and project management skills.
- Proven ability to foster collaborative relationships with internal partners.
- Valid membership in a state bar.
Benefits
- Remote-First Flexibility: Work from anywhere and choose your hours for optimal productivity.
- Unlimited PTO: Enjoy unlimited paid time off and company-wide recharge days.
- Everyday Perks: Weekly credits for meals and travel discounts for personal use.
- Family-Friendly Benefits: Generous parental leave and a flexible return-to-work plan.
- Comprehensive Compensation: Competitive salary and equity options available from day one.
- Investing in You: Access to wellness budgets, personal development funds, and learning resources for team growth.
Why Apply Through Jobgether?
We use an AI-powered matching process to ensure your application is reviewed quickly, objectively, and fairly against the role's core requirements. Our system identifies the top-fitting candidates, and this shortlist is then shared directly with the hiring company. The final decision and next steps (interviews, assessments) are managed by their internal team.
We appreciate your interest and wish you the best!
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