Dandy is transforming the massive and antiquated dental industry—an industry worth over $200B. Backed by some of the world’s leading venture capital firms, we’re on an ambitious mission to simplify and modernize every function of the dental practice through technology. As we expand our reach globally, Dandy is building the operating system for dental offices around the world—empowering clinicians and their teams with technology, innovation, and world-class support to achieve more for their practices, their people, and their patients.
Job Overview:
Dandy’s approach to providing the operating system for dentists involves a number of critical components - efficient human operations, medical devices, ML/AI, sophisticated 3D computer vision and cutting-edge SaaS software. Dandy is hiring a skilled and deeply business-minded Assistant General Counsel to work with and report to the General Counsel to help drive not only the company’s legal function (including IP, commercial contracts, corporate, employment, dispute resolution, etc) but also to drive meaningful P&L value for the business by providing commercially savvy guidance to Dandy’s leadership team from the perspective of legal risks and opportunities.
Key Outcomes/What You’ll Do:
Partner with the General Counsel to build the legal function from the ground up, providing appropriate risk management to all aspects of Dandy’s business while encouraging rapid growth
Draft and negotiate Dandy’s commercial agreements with customers and partners, with an eye toward efficiency and mutually beneficial commercial outcomes
Implement regulatory compliance structures across Dandy’s business, particularly around medical devices/healthcare and employment
Anticipate and handle any dispute-related matters in a cost-effective way that benefits Dandy and its customers
Execute Dandy’s intellectual property strategy across copyrights, patents, trademarks, and trade secrets to protect Dandy’s innovative systems and software for improving the day-to-day work and outcomes of dentists everywhere
Handle corporate matters (financings, M&A, etc) and implement and administer Dandy’s equity compensation program
Advise Dandy’s founders and executive team on legal matters generally and act as trusted advisor on all matters of risk
You Have:
The ability to operate in ambiguity and make quick, and sound, decisions
A bias for speed and comfort with getting to 70% of the right answer quickly
Relentless focus on business outcomes over pure legal risk mitigation
Strong dispute resolution skills and high empathy
Relentlessly positive attitude, strong sense of humor, and the ability to have fun at work
An unstoppable drive to win and build an iconic, category-defining, business
What We're Looking For:
8+ years of experience as a lawyer generally
2+ years of experience in a corporate legal role, public company experience a plus
3+ years of experience in-house at a tech company, B2B startups preferred
A proven track record in executive leadership or a demonstrable ability to get there
JD, LL.B, or equivalent degree
Admitted to the bar and in good standing or otherwise authorized to practice law (e.g., have registered in-house status) in the state in which the position is located
For full-time positions, Dandy offers a wide range of best-in-class, comprehensive, and inclusive benefits tailored to each country where we operate. Our local benefits packages typically include healthcare, dental, mental health support, parental planning resources, retirement savings options, and generous paid time off—ensuring our team members are supported no matter where they live and work.
Dandy is proud to be an equal-opportunity employer. We are committed to building a diverse and inclusive culture that celebrates authenticity to win as one. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, marital status, disability, protected veteran status, citizenship or immigration status, or any other legally protected characteristics.
Dandy also fully complies with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). We are dedicated to embracing challenges and creating an accessible, inclusive workplace for all individuals. If you require any accommodations for your interview or have any questions beforehand, rest assured that we will do everything we can to meet your needs. Visit Dandy Careers for more!
Compensation Range: $252.5K - $268.8K
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What We Do
Dandy is transforming the massive ($400B) but antiquated dental industry. Backed by some of the world's leading venture capital investors, we’re building custom, end-to-end, precision software and manufacturing from the ground up to provide high-quality, consistent, and affordable restorations to our doctors and their patients.
2 million people already have a Dandy product in their mouth and that number is rapidly growing.
Why Work With Us
At Dandy, we move fast—learning, growing, and tackling big challenges alongside the smartest, most driven teammates. We embrace discomfort, knowing growth happens outside our comfort zones.
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