General Counsel

Job Summary:

As the General Counsel for DeleteMe, you will provide legal advice, ensure regulatory compliance, manage legal risks, and develop privacy policies to protect user data. You will play a critical role in shaping the company's legal strategy and safeguarding its privacy commitments.

Corporate Governance

Board Support: Advise the board of directors on legal matters, corporate governance best practices, and fiduciary responsibilities.

Corporate Records: Maintain corporate records, including minutes, bylaws, and shareholder agreements.

Equity Management: Oversee equity issuance, stock option plans, and cap table management.

Contract Management

Customer Contracts: Draft, review, and negotiate SaaS agreements, including Master Service Agreements (MSAs), Service Level Agreements (SLAs), and Data Processing Agreements (DPAs).Vendor Contracts: Negotiate and manage contracts with vendors, suppliers, and partners.

Partnership Agreements: Handle legal aspects of strategic partnerships and collaborations.

Compliance and Regulatory Matters

Data Privacy: Ensure compliance with data privacy laws (e.g., GDPR, CCPA) and advise on data protection practices. Act as Data Protection Officer.

Industry-Specific Regulations: Monitor and ensure compliance with industry-specific regulations, such as fintech, healthcare, or other vertical-specific requirements.

Employment Law: Oversee employment law compliance, including drafting employment agreements, managing disputes, and handling issues related to employee classification.

Subsidiaries: Manage initial incorporation and ongoing requirements of foreign subsidiaries as required.

Intellectual Property (IP) Management

 IP Portfolio: Manage the company's intellectual property portfolio, including patents, trademarks, and copyrights.IP Strategy: Develop and implement strategies to protect the company’s IP assets.

Litigation Management: Handle IP-related litigation or disputes, including cease-and-desist letters, licensing, and infringement claims.

Risk Management and Litigation

Litigation Oversight: Manage and oversee any litigation, disputes, or claims involving the company.

Risk Assessment: Conduct legal risk assessments related to new products, services, or markets.

Mergers & Acquisitions (M&A)

Transaction Support: Lead or support legal due diligence in M&A transactions, including drafting and negotiating purchase agreements.

Integration: Assist in the legal aspects of post-merger integration, such as contract assignments and employment issues.

Policy Development and Training

Internal Policies: Develop and implement internal policies related to legal, regulatory, and compliance matters.

Training: Conduct training for employees on legal and compliance issues, such as anti-harassment, data privacy, employee stock option plan, and IP protection.

Strategic Advisory

Executive Support: Serve as a strategic advisor to the CEO and executive team, providing guidance on legal and business strategy as well as product development.

Growth Initiatives: Support growth initiatives, including new market entries, product launches, and international expansion.

Regulatory Affairs

Government Relations: Manage relationships with regulatory bodies and government agencies; build up and manage lobbyist program in collaboration with CEO and close alignment with revenue organizations. 

Compliance Monitoring: Stay up-to-date with changes in relevant laws and regulations, and ensure the company’s compliance 

External Counsel Management

Engagement: Manage relationships with external legal counsel, including selecting and retaining law firms for specialized matters.

Cost Management: Oversee legal budgets and manage legal costs effectively.

Qualifications

• Juris Doctor degree from a reputable law school.
• Minimum 10 years of experience practicing law, with a focus on data privacy, technology, or corporate law.
• Strong understanding of privacy laws and regulations, particularly GDPR, CCPA, and HIPAA.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and negotiation skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a cross-functional team.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Experience working in a fast-paced startup environment is preferred.