About Zone & Co.
Zone & Co is a leading SaaS company committed to freeing finance teams from the limitations of clunky, disparate systems and manual processes. Our rapidly growing portfolio of solutions is built on the oracle NetSuite platform (the leading cloud-based ERP software platform) and offers advanced automation and integration solutions to a wide spectrum of business-critical functions, including complex billing & revenue recognition, to off-the-shelf advanced reporting, Payroll, AP automation, payments, reconciliations, approvals and more.
Zone helps over 3,000 companies worldwide work smarter, faster and more securely, whilst maximizing platform value. We do this with a growing innovation-minded team of over two hundred folks, based across North America, Europe and Asia Pacific.
Our journey has only just begun and we are excited to welcome talented individuals looking to grow alongside us. If this sounds interesting to you, we’d love to hear from you!
Learn more at www.zoneandco.com or follow us on LinkedIn: linkedin.com/company/zoneandco.
About the Role:
Join Zone as a key executive leader, shaping legal strategy and driving business success. As General Counsel, you'll navigate complex legal and regulatory landscapes, mitigate risks, and ensure compliance while overseeing corporate governance, employment law, M&A, contracts, dispute resolution, and IP management.
You'll work closely with the executive team to align legal strategies with business goals, fostering a proactive, forward-thinking approach to risk management. This role demands integrity, strong communication, and sharp analytical skills to tackle diverse legal challenges that impact growth and operations.
Be a champion of Zone’s values, culture, and commitment to excellence—helping to build a strong foundation for innovation and success.
Responsibilities:
- Strategic Legal Leadership
- Advise CEO, executives, and board on legal and regulatory matters.
- Align legal strategy with business goals.
- Provide proactive legal counsel on products, business models, and expansion.
Corporate Governance & Compliance
- Ensure global corporate governance and legal compliance.
- Advise on corporate structure, equity, and board governance.
- Develop policies aligning with legal and industry standards.
Regulatory & Risk Management
- Monitor global regulations and assess business impact.
- Collaborate with Finance, Compliance, and HR on risk strategies.
- Oversee compliance with marketing, advertising, and privacy laws (GDPR, CCPA).
Labor & Employment Law
- Advise on employee benefits, labor laws, and terminations.
Intellectual Property
- Protect and manage intellectual property assets.
Contract Management
- Oversee, draft, and negotiate contracts (SaaS, vendor, M&A, employment).
- Optimize contract processes for global growth and efficiency.
Legal Operations & Dispute Resolution
- Manage litigation, investigations, and dispute resolution.
- Lead mediation, arbitration, and crisis management.
- Liaise with external counsel for cost-effective legal support.
Business Strategy & M&A
- Provide legal expertise on M&A, risk assessment, and compliance.
- Support business strategy with legal insights.
Team Development
- Build and lead a high-performing legal team.
- Train employees on compliance and legal awareness.
- Implement legal tech for efficiency and foster a culture of compliance.
Requirements:
- Juris Doctor (JD) degree from an accredited law school
- Minimum of 10 years of legal experience, with a strong focus on M&A, preferably in fintech, SaaS, or technology
- Expertise in corporate law, mergers and acquisitions, and employment law
- Strong understanding of global regulatory environments
- Excellent negotiation and communication skills
- Proven ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
- Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities
- Admission to practice law in relevant jurisdictions
- Experience managing legal teams and external counsel
- Knowledge of data privacy laws and regulations is a plus
Benefits:
At Zone, our benefits are designed to enrich your life beyond the workplace. Recognizing that work is just a fraction of your overall life experience, we are dedicated to providing robust support. As a fully remote company, we prioritize flexibility and balance. Explore our comprehensive list of benefits at Zoneandco.com.
Zone and Co is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to diversity in the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, gender identity, or any other factor protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws.
We strongly encourage candidates of all different backgrounds and identities to apply. This is an opportunity for us to bring in a different perspective and we’re eager to further diversify our company. Zone & Co is committed to building an equitable, inclusive, and supportive place for you to do some of the greatest work of your career.
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What We Do
We are a premier NetSuite Partner & Developer helping high-growth companies automate advanced billing & revenue in NetSuite. Since our inception, we’ve always played hard to win big. True success only happens when you swing for the fences, and since 2013, we've been hitting home run after home run (even while working from home). But what drives our success, you ask? It's our passion—not only for changing how finance teams grow using complete cloud technologies, but also for giving them their lives back in the process.
Why Work With Us
We’re building more than a platform—we’re building a team that believes in better. We’re a global team of problem-solvers, finance nerds, and builders on a mission to make work better for finance. We bring deep ERP expertise, a healthy dose of curiosity, and a bias for action to everything we do.
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