Legal Counsel - Contracts and Business
Location: Chicago, IL / Tysons Corner, VA or Remote
Come join NowSecure on our mission to save the world from unsafe mobile apps!
NowSecure is the global leader in Mobile Application Security Testing. We craft the industry's most advanced appsec technology and deliver expert appsec services so our customers can protect their own business, their employees and their customers from insecure mobile apps. Our customers include the world's leading banks, government agencies, and top consumer brands. We are a dynamic team of advanced security researchers, software engineers, services experts, sales professionals, marketing gurus, financial managers, and more, looking for inspired, entrepreneurial and dedicated new team members to join us on our mission!
We have an exciting opportunity for Legal Counsel, Contracts & Business to join the G&A team at NowSecure. We are looking for an attorney with strong contracts and business experience who is truly passionate about helping grow our mobile security business. This is the opportunity to join a growing SaaS company with best in class technology!
The primary objective of Legal Counsel for Contracts & Business is to support all contract and general business legal requirements, in collaboration with the G&A team and outside legal counsel. This role will focus heavily on timely completion of contract drafting, reviews and negotiations, but will also contribute to all aspects of the business from a legal perspective. The ideal candidate will have a background in business law, including a law degree from an accredited school, state Bar accreditation, and several years of applicable experience.
This role can be based in the Chicago, IL area, Washington, DC Metro area, or remote. This position will report to the VP of Risk & Privacy.
Responsibilities: I want to and can do that!

• Legal drafting and review:
  • Drafting and review of various types of contracts for SaaS, services and software transactions
  • Assist in the research and development of legal language as required; Draft/update policies and procedures; Review and update legal templates and language as needed
• Negotiations and transactions:
  • Participate in legal negotiations with prospects, customers, partners, etc;
  • Review deal documentation prepared by co-workers; Field and respond to documentation questions from external and internal customers;
  • Communication and continual follow-up via phone and email with external and internal parties to complete agreements
  • Handle and track of numerous transactions at the same time
• Additional legal support
  • Perform other legal research and transactional filings, related to IP (trademarks,patents), privacy, etc.
  • Support HR with employment-related legal questions, documentation and compliance
  • Support company in any legal notices, actions, responses or issues, whether in collaboration with outside counsel or handled internally
• Due Diligence, Risk & Compliance:
  • Actively participate in due diligence as it relates to company investment or finance transactions
  • Manage & support insurance and risk compliance efforts
  • Advise company on legal risk issues
• Data Processing and Administration :
  • Process documentation for signatures, ensuring proper approvals, metadata capture, and filing
  • Process data in various systems including Salesforce, Docusign and CLMS
  • Assist/advise with CLMS configuration and implementation; lead initiatives to improve document and data management & reporting
  • Use Mac, MS Office, Adobe Acrobat and various SaaS systems for accessing and maintaining accurate data
• Projects and Collaboration:
  • Work with all departments and levels of management within the organization
  • Lead and support/advise projects and initiatives to support company growth

Requirements: I've already done that or have that!

• Law degree from an accredited institution, active state Bar admission
• At least two years of relevant experience in contracts and general business legal
• Experience with with business contract law, as well as tech/software fundamentals
• Ability to read, understand and annotate long business contracts efficiently
• High integrity and trustworthiness, demonstrated in professional and personal record
• Strong written English skills, including business writing and correspondence
• Strong familiarity with business technology, including Mac computers, Google Workspace, MS Office, and Adobe Acrobat
• Ability to analyze reports, synthesize information, and learn new software and processes
• Keen interest to learn about NowSecure business and the information security industry
• Strong communication skills including written and verbal English, business & legal drafting, and efficient typing
• Maintain confidential information with discretion and tact
• Detail oriented, organized, and diligent on completing administrative tasks
• Positive attitude, team-oriented, and a self-starter

What we offer:

• Competitive Salary and incentive pay, plus equity
• Comprehensive Medical/Dental/Vision coverage
• Flexible spending accounts for Medical, Childcare and Transportation
• Company paid Short and Long Term Disability, Life Insurance
• 401K Plan with Company Match
• Unlimited PTO
• Maternity and Paternity Leave
• Ongoing professional development training courses through Udemy

Do you want to love where you work?

• Amazing Tech: NowSecure delivers the most advanced mobile app security testing technology on the planet designed by the world's most advanced security researchers and top engineering talent.
• Top Customers: The world's most skilled and demanding security teams depend on NowSecure.
• Great Team: Smart, driven people powered by craftsmanship, leadership and teamwork at the core.
• Get Things Done: At NowSecure, we move fast and with purpose to ensure our customers are always protected on mobile.

Department: General and Administrative
Location: Chicago, IL, Vienna, VA or remote
FLSA Class: Exempt
Supervisor: VP, Risk & Privacy
Supervision Exercised: None
Travel Requirements: 0-5% for occasional business needs
Environmental Conditions
Work Environment - Normal office environment and/or home office workspace. Generally similar environment when visiting Company's customer offices.
Strength Guidelines - Employee will be expected to lift, move and carry 10-15 lbs in the normal scope of work.
Motion Parameters - Employee will be expected to sit for long periods of time with the option to stand or walk (stretch). Employee may need to bend or squat when picking up items from the floor. Employee must have ability to type on a computer keyboard.
Vision and Hearing Requirements - Employee must be able to see a computer screen, read internal and external reports and summaries. There is a normal amount of background noise in the office environment. Employee must be able to see and hear video conferencing tools.
Emotional Demands - Employee must be able to understand, react and respond to quick decisions, must be able to read and write with a high level of grammar skill including the ability to read, understand and interpret technical information and data. On occasion, employee may have to speak publicly in company meetings and/or company-led presentations, training and seminars.
Information Security Responsibilities

• Employee must follow all applicable policies in the Information Security Handbook, Master Information Security Policy and sub-policies, standards and procedures which are generally available to employee.
• Employee must maintain security of login credentials and information assets, and follow Data Classification policy regarding labelling and handling of Company data.
• Employee must report any security incidents pursuant to the Incident Response policy
• Employee must support information risk assessments, internal and external information security audit functions
• Employee must complete security training during on-boarding process as well as annually when arranged by the Company; and, maintain any certifications as required