General Counsel

Stage Analytics was founded in 2017 to empower leaders to advance health through passion, purpose, and people. We are a group of motivated, compassionate, and caring people dedicated to deliver the best data, evidence, and analytics solutions in the world.About the roleAre you looking to join a growing start-up dedicated to advancing global health through passion, purpose, and people?As a member of our motivated and compassionate team, you'll contribute to delivering cutting-edge data, evidence, and analytics solutions. Embrace an entrepreneurial culture that fosters creativity and collaboration, where your innovative contributions shape the future of health analytics. Enjoy a collaborative and caring work environment, with opportunities for continuous learning and professional development. Experience the direct impact of your work on our rapid growth and the meaningful mission of empowering leaders to make a positive impact on health outcomes. Our thriving and expanding organization also provides:Discretionary bonusesStart-up type opportunitiesComprehensive benefits, including health and dental coverage, 401(k) contributions, a gym stipend, and unlimited paid time off (PTO)What you'll doAs Corporate Counsel, you will play a key role in providing legal guidance and support to Stage Analytics. Reporting directly to the CEO, you will be responsible for handling a broad spectrum of legal matters, ensuring compliance with laws and regulations, and mitigating legal risks across various aspects of our business operations.Proactively identify and mitigate potential internal legal issues, devising strategies to minimize areas of risk.Conduct comprehensive review of customer contracts and NDAs across all group companies, balancing risks against business opportunities.Provide legal guidance to sales teams to secure business while safeguarding the organization's interests.Contract Drafting and Review :Support management in drafting and reviewing general contracts and third-party agreements.Collaborate with sourcing teams to negotiate and draft procurement contracts.Handle the drafting, review, and negotiation of sales, licensing, and commercial agreements.Assist in M&A activities by reviewing target companies' documentation and coordinating with external counsel as needed.Regulatory Compliance :Research and stay updated on state-specific regulations and compliance standards in the US. Proactively inform finance and delivery teams about legislative changes that could impact the company.Contribute to ethics and compliance programs to ensure adherence to regulatory requirements.Strategic Counsel :Aid in developing risk assessments for potential litigation, including cost estimates, success probabilities, and evaluation of potential outcomes.Support management in establishing financial reserves for specific litigation matters.Litigation Support:Provide documentation support in potential or ongoing litigation, collaborating with external counsel and internal teams as necessary.Direct and oversee outside litigation counsel on various cases or legal matters.Employee Relations :Offer practical legal advice and guidance to legal department colleagues, business units, and management on a wide range of legal issues.Advise on employment law matters, including HR policies, terminations, employment agreements, and labor law compliance.Training and Education :Provide guidance on global privacy laws and data protection compliance, overseeing legal and regulatory aspects of data collection, privacy disclosures, and transparency.Generate business legal reports and correspondence, presenting information effectively to management.Corporate Governance :Assist in trademark and patent matters, coordinating with external counsel as required.Ensure compliance with corporate governance standards and assist in handling potential legal disputes or scenarios leading to litigation.Who Are YouRequires bachelor’s degree and Juris Doctor from an accredited law school; and 4-7 years of experience in a large law firm or corporate legal department.Strong understanding of corporate governance, contract law, compliance, and regulatory issues.Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.Effective communication and interpersonal abilities.Ability to work independently and collaborate effectively within cross-functional teams

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