Corporate Counsel

Employer
Page Executive
Location
New York
Salary
Competitive
Posted
Sep 26, 2024
Closes
Oct 15, 2024
Practice
Litigation
Position
Counsel
Contract Type
Permanent

Opportunity to work directly with the General Counsel – leading SaaS company.

Unlimited PTO – competitive compensation & great benefits package!

About Our Client

An award winning, highly successful global SaaS payment platform, this role is based in their flagship Midtown Manhattan, New York office. The organization offers unlimited PTO, hybrid working, and a competitive wider benefits package. Previous experience in SaaS/ Technology/ Fintech or Financial Services preferred, candidates must be accustomed to working in related, highly regulated, environments.

Job Description

As Corporate Counsel, you will work directly with the General Counsel. Varied responsibilities include:

  1. Corporate Transactions – working with the business to negotiate, structure and draft legal agreements (key corporate transactions including M&A, partnerships, joint ventures).
  2. Company Matters – working with Compliance and Finance, ensuring the business is aware of and adheres to current and upcoming regulatory requirements globally.
  3. Advising on Intellectual Property best practice.
  4. Trusted advisor on corporate litigation and any disputes that might arise.
  5. Advise on, draft and develop legal frameworks for the organization's digital asset products/ services. Being aware of fintech/ cryptocurrency industry trends and regulatory developments.

The Successful Applicant

Demonstrable skills and experience required for the Corporate Counsel role:

  1. 5+ years relevant SaaS, technology, fintech or financial services legal industry experience (preferably for international organizations).
  2. Demonstrable background in working with fintech/ financial services organizations on structuring legal partnerships.
  3. Juris Doctor.
  4. New York bar admission.
  5. Must have the right to work in the US now/ in the future.

What's on Offer

The Corporate Counsel position offers:

  1. $200–$270,000 annual salary (based on relevant experience).
  2. Unlimited PTO.
  3. Annual bonus.
  4. Wider benefits package – health care, 401(k) etc.
  5. Supportive hybrid/ flexible working arrangement – New York, Midtown office (2–3 days/ week working in the Manhattan office).

Apply today – interviews commence late September for an October/ November start.