Exciting role to join a fast growing tech start-up |Great opportunity for an Associate coming from AmLaw 50 firm or combo in-house
About Our Client
Fast growing, innovative, VC-backed tech start-up.
Job Description
The Legal Counsel will report directly to the General Counsel.
Responsibilities will include:
Advise internal clients on a wide range of complex commercial transactions.
Draft, review and negotiate a wide range of high volume corporate contracts and commercial agreements.
Assist with the preparation and planning for board and committee meetings.
Oversee and analyze/advise with respect to global corporate administration efforts, including compliance with international, federal and state laws, maintaining foreign and domestic entities, and executive compensation and stock administration.
Assist on other projects as needed, including general corporate, compliance and risk management, data privacy issues, and overseeing external counsel.
MPI does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, marital status, or based on an individual's status in any group or class protected by applicable federal, state or local law. MPI encourages applications from minorities, women, the disabled, protected veterans and all other qualified applicants.
The Successful Applicant
JD from a top US ABA-accredited law school with exceptional academic credentials
Admission to NY or CA State Bar
3+ years of experience dealing with commercial and corporate legal matters gained at a top-50 law firm with start-up/tech client experience
Exceptional drafting and negotiating skills
A team player who relates well with management and counterparts
Able to demonstrate a high level of independent reasoning, excellent analytical judgment and strong business judgment
Ability to balance competing projects in a fast-paced environment
Excellent verbal and written communication, negotiation and presentation skills with the ability to effectively interact with numerous business units
Meticulous attention to detail and superior organizational skills.
What's on Offer
Competitive base salary
Full medical, dental and vision coverage
Equity
Huge opportunity for growth
Remote/hybrid work from NYC or San Francisco Bay Area
Contact: Jennifer Pettigrew
Quote job ref: JN-042024-6409529
Seniority level
Mid-Senior level
Employment type
Full-time
Job function
Legal
Industries
IT Services and IT Consulting, Software Development, and Computer and Network Security
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