Lead Counsel - Commercial, Product & Privacy
JW Michaels & Co., Boston, MA, United States
Lead Counsel - Commercial, Product & Privacy
Lead Counsel - Commercial, Product & Privacy
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RTO : 4 days
JW Michaels is engaged with a MAJOR FinTech client in the CIT (Collective Investment Trust) space looking to add legal leadership to their team. Our Client is a leading independent provider of trust and administrative services to CITs. They provide complementary technology and services to retirement plan stakeholders, including advisors, consultants, and recordkeepers.
ROLE SUMMARY
Reporting to the Chief Legal Officer, this position will serve as primary lawyer for technology and data products/services, enterprise technology, commercial transactions, and U.S. content/data privacy matters. This player/coach position requires both strategic advising and handling daily legal requirements.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
Product/Platform Support:
Partner with executives on strategic planning and key initiatives
Advise product, engineering, sales, and operations teams throughout product lifecycles
Draft and negotiate foundational agreements and disclosures
Guide go-to-market activities and develop creative legal solutions
Draft
egotiate commercial agreements (NDAs, SaaS, PaaS, data sharing, etc.)
Support business units on transactions and key initiatives
Manage disputes and litigation matters
Assist with workflow design and technology implementation
Legal & Governance:
Design and streamline policies, templates, and playbooks
Ensure compliance with contractual commitments and regulations
Identify emerging risks and trends
Foster accountability and continuous improvement
REQUIRED
QUALIFICATIONS (must be a MATCH):
J.D. with admission to at least one state bar
8-15 years relevant experience (law firm and in-house combination preferred)
Fintech/technology company experience (high-growth fintech preferred)
Experience with complex commercial agreements (SaaS, DaaS, PaaS, etc.)
Expertise in information security, U.S. privacy laws, IP, and marketing regulations
Strategic thinker with outstanding communication and negotiation skills
Ability to thrive in fast-paced environment and navigate ambiguity
If interested, please apply with resume attached.
Questions: Email Lawrence@JWMichaels.com
Note: Due to volume, we are only able to respond to candidates who attach a CV AND are a MATCH for at least all of the required criteria. Thank you!
Seniority level
Seniority level Director
Employment type
Employment type Full-time
Job function
Job function Legal
Industries Financial Services, Technology, Information and Media, and Information Services
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Lead Counsel - Commercial, Product & Privacy
2 weeks ago Be among the first 25 applicants
Get AI-powered advice on this job and more exclusive features.
Direct message the job poster from JW Michaels & Co.
RTO : 4 days
JW Michaels is engaged with a MAJOR FinTech client in the CIT (Collective Investment Trust) space looking to add legal leadership to their team. Our Client is a leading independent provider of trust and administrative services to CITs. They provide complementary technology and services to retirement plan stakeholders, including advisors, consultants, and recordkeepers.
ROLE SUMMARY
Reporting to the Chief Legal Officer, this position will serve as primary lawyer for technology and data products/services, enterprise technology, commercial transactions, and U.S. content/data privacy matters. This player/coach position requires both strategic advising and handling daily legal requirements.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
Product/Platform Support:
Partner with executives on strategic planning and key initiatives
Advise product, engineering, sales, and operations teams throughout product lifecycles
Draft and negotiate foundational agreements and disclosures
Guide go-to-market activities and develop creative legal solutions
Draft
egotiate commercial agreements (NDAs, SaaS, PaaS, data sharing, etc.)
Support business units on transactions and key initiatives
Manage disputes and litigation matters
Assist with workflow design and technology implementation
Legal & Governance:
Design and streamline policies, templates, and playbooks
Ensure compliance with contractual commitments and regulations
Identify emerging risks and trends
Foster accountability and continuous improvement
REQUIRED
QUALIFICATIONS (must be a MATCH):
J.D. with admission to at least one state bar
8-15 years relevant experience (law firm and in-house combination preferred)
Fintech/technology company experience (high-growth fintech preferred)
Experience with complex commercial agreements (SaaS, DaaS, PaaS, etc.)
Expertise in information security, U.S. privacy laws, IP, and marketing regulations
Strategic thinker with outstanding communication and negotiation skills
Ability to thrive in fast-paced environment and navigate ambiguity
If interested, please apply with resume attached.
Questions: Email Lawrence@JWMichaels.com
Note: Due to volume, we are only able to respond to candidates who attach a CV AND are a MATCH for at least all of the required criteria. Thank you!
Seniority level
Seniority level Director
Employment type
Employment type Full-time
Job function
Job function Legal
Industries Financial Services, Technology, Information and Media, and Information Services
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Boston, MA .
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