Legal Counsel

Employer
Withfaye
Location
Illinois
Salary
Competitive
Posted
Sep 17, 2024
Closes
Sep 20, 2024
Practice
Litigation
Position
Counsel
Contract Type
Permanent

Faye is the first–ever digital, consumer–centric travel insurance for Americans with a product redefining travel coverage and care, taking it from a forgettable add–on to a must–have advantage that enhances the entire trip experience. Faye's whole–trip protection, coupled with its proprietary technology, enables 24/7 immediate assistance, claims processing and reimbursements anywhere in the world, setting a new standard and over–delivering in an industry synonymous with doing the opposite.

What We're Looking For

As the Legal Counsel working in our Tel Aviv office, and in a heavily regulated industry you will play a critical role in overseeing all legal matters within the organization, ensuring compliance with applicable laws and regulations, and protecting the company's interests.

We're searching for a seasoned and strategic legal leader working in startups that operate in highly regulated fields, particularly insurance or finance. The ideal candidate has a strong understanding of data privacy, consumer protection, and insurance regulations, and thrives in an environment where they can directly apply expertise to navigate legal challenges.

We work in a fun, collaborative, and open–minded environment and are looking for proactive, accountable professionals focused on continuous learning and growth to push themselves and our team forward.

Responsibilities
  • Draft and review key contracts: You'll ensure all agreements, from partnerships to customer terms, are clear, protect Faye's interests, and comply with regulations.
  • Safeguard Faye's insurance compliance: You'll be the expert on insurance regulations and keeping Faye on the right track.
  • Build a compliance knowledge center: You'll transform compliance from a static guidebook to a dynamic resource, keeping Faye up–to–date on all relevant regulations.
  • Partner with legal experts: For complex areas like intellectual property, litigation, and specific regulations, you'll work with external law firms to ensure Faye is protected.
  • Build scalable legal processes: You'll develop and implement clear legal processes and procedures within the company, ensuring efficient and compliant operations as Faye scales.
  • Be a source of knowledge: You'll provide practical, business–oriented legal advice and recommendations to internal stakeholders across all departments to promote business initiatives and manage legal risks.
Qualifications
  • JD or equivalent (e.g., LLB) and a current license to practice law in Israel. A license to practice in the US is an advantage.
  • Minimum of 8 years of combined legal experience. This includes work with a leading commercial law firm, demonstrating a strong legal foundation and expertise in handling complex matters, and serving as a legal authority within a high–tech company, showcasing hands–on skills in a fast–paced environment.
  • Extensive work experience with the US market is a must.
  • Experience working in a heavily regulated industry in the US, with a focus on insurance or finance highly preferred.
  • Proven track record working effectively with cross–functional teams, including Sales, Product, and R&D.
  • In–depth understanding of technology–related laws and regulations, including data privacy, open–source licensing, and intellectual property (IP).
  • Ability to advise and support HR and Finance teams on Israeli and US labor law matters, corporate governance, and employee stock ownership plans (ESOPs).
  • Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to simplify complex legal concepts for non–lawyer audiences.
  • Strategic thinker and a self–starter with a hands–on approach, comfortable handling both tactical and strategic legal tasks.
  • Highly organized, resourceful, collaborative and results–oriented individual with a business acumen.
  • Native English (written and spoken) is essential.