Greenlight Guru
Associate General Counsel
Greenlight Guru, Atlanta, Georgia, United States, 30383
About the Role
Have you ever wanted to bring your legal expertise to a growing, mission-driven, and innovative SaaS company? This is an opportunity to be an integral part of Greenlight Guru’s growth story while helping to lead our legal functions. We are looking for an experienced and pragmatic problem solver with a passion for, and experience with, technology licensing, privacy, and security. You will report directly to our EVP of Finance and work closely with our Executive Leadership Team. You must have superb verbal and written communication skills and be adept at navigating complex and nuanced data protection issues in a strategic business manner.
Responsibilities:
Draft subscription and other business agreements for our SaaS Platform, negotiate concerns around risk with prospects and customers, and discuss and negotiate privacy and data protection agreements with customers, including enterprise customers in the highly regulated medical device industry.
Advise and guide a wide range of complex legal issues relating to commercial terms, compliance, privacy, employment, security, and regulatory matters in conjunction with our compliance and leadership teams.
Develop and drive legal compliance policies and procedures designed to enhance regulatory and business standards and support the company’s business and strategic objectives.
Engage with external counsel when necessary in complex legal situations
Develop and deliver training on contract templates, playbooks, and data protection and security laws.
Support continuous improvements of templates, policies, and processes to help streamline, simplify, and automate the contracting processes.
Assist with monitoring and registration of intellectual property rights.
Identify and assess business and legal risks, and collaborate to find creative ways to mitigate them while achieving business goals
Qualifications:
5+ years of substantive legal technology licensing, security and privacy experience, preferably in-house with a successful, high-growth enterprise SaaS company, with 3+ years software contracting experience.
Deep knowledge of data protection laws, regulations, certifications, and emerging state data regulations (CCPA, NYCRR, etc.).
Working knowledge of SaaS industry, including cybersecurity concepts and security certifications (specifically HITRUST).
Exceptional interpersonal communication, problem-solving, and negotiating skills with security and privacy commitments.
Proven ability to organize, document, and prioritize tasks efficiently.
Detail-oriented and outstanding written and oral communication skills.
The ability to work with a wide variety of people, at all levels in the organization, in a fast-paced environment.
Strong team player (no job is too small or too large) and willing to take on additional responsibilities.
Demonstrated ability to independently resolve challenges and thrive in a self-sufficient manner.
Service-oriented, professional, and strong integrity.
JD degree from an accredited law school required.
Current law license required ideally in Indiana or Georgia.
Benefits you’ll enjoy:
Supportive teammates and co-workers who care deeply about our mission
Flexible Paid Time Off policy and working hours
Remote-first culture
Home Office stipend upon hire
Multiple Insurance Options (vision, medical, dental)
401k (with company match)
Equity Program Eligibility (based on role and/or tenure)
Three months paid maternity leave
Disability insurance
The base salary range for this role is $125,000 - $175,000. Actual base salary is determined by factors such as, but not limited to, experience, education, skills, and geographic location. Certain roles may be eligible for incentive compensation and equity.
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Have you ever wanted to bring your legal expertise to a growing, mission-driven, and innovative SaaS company? This is an opportunity to be an integral part of Greenlight Guru’s growth story while helping to lead our legal functions. We are looking for an experienced and pragmatic problem solver with a passion for, and experience with, technology licensing, privacy, and security. You will report directly to our EVP of Finance and work closely with our Executive Leadership Team. You must have superb verbal and written communication skills and be adept at navigating complex and nuanced data protection issues in a strategic business manner.
Responsibilities:
Draft subscription and other business agreements for our SaaS Platform, negotiate concerns around risk with prospects and customers, and discuss and negotiate privacy and data protection agreements with customers, including enterprise customers in the highly regulated medical device industry.
Advise and guide a wide range of complex legal issues relating to commercial terms, compliance, privacy, employment, security, and regulatory matters in conjunction with our compliance and leadership teams.
Develop and drive legal compliance policies and procedures designed to enhance regulatory and business standards and support the company’s business and strategic objectives.
Engage with external counsel when necessary in complex legal situations
Develop and deliver training on contract templates, playbooks, and data protection and security laws.
Support continuous improvements of templates, policies, and processes to help streamline, simplify, and automate the contracting processes.
Assist with monitoring and registration of intellectual property rights.
Identify and assess business and legal risks, and collaborate to find creative ways to mitigate them while achieving business goals
Qualifications:
5+ years of substantive legal technology licensing, security and privacy experience, preferably in-house with a successful, high-growth enterprise SaaS company, with 3+ years software contracting experience.
Deep knowledge of data protection laws, regulations, certifications, and emerging state data regulations (CCPA, NYCRR, etc.).
Working knowledge of SaaS industry, including cybersecurity concepts and security certifications (specifically HITRUST).
Exceptional interpersonal communication, problem-solving, and negotiating skills with security and privacy commitments.
Proven ability to organize, document, and prioritize tasks efficiently.
Detail-oriented and outstanding written and oral communication skills.
The ability to work with a wide variety of people, at all levels in the organization, in a fast-paced environment.
Strong team player (no job is too small or too large) and willing to take on additional responsibilities.
Demonstrated ability to independently resolve challenges and thrive in a self-sufficient manner.
Service-oriented, professional, and strong integrity.
JD degree from an accredited law school required.
Current law license required ideally in Indiana or Georgia.
Benefits you’ll enjoy:
Supportive teammates and co-workers who care deeply about our mission
Flexible Paid Time Off policy and working hours
Remote-first culture
Home Office stipend upon hire
Multiple Insurance Options (vision, medical, dental)
401k (with company match)
Equity Program Eligibility (based on role and/or tenure)
Three months paid maternity leave
Disability insurance
The base salary range for this role is $125,000 - $175,000. Actual base salary is determined by factors such as, but not limited to, experience, education, skills, and geographic location. Certain roles may be eligible for incentive compensation and equity.
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