Sr. Counsel

Sr. Counsel at Jobgether's Partner Company

This position is posted by Jobgether on behalf of a rapidly growing partner company in the SaaS space. We are seeking a highly experienced Sr. Counsel to be the first legal hire, shaping the legal landscape and driving strategic initiatives.

You will play a pivotal role in leading acquisitions and enhancing our legal framework, leveraging cutting-edge AI technologies. This position demands an operational mindset, focusing on streamlining processes for efficient global business operations and ensuring compliance across multiple jurisdictions while managing a lean legal team.

Accountabilities

• Lead the legal lifecycle of approximately 5 acquisitions per year, coordinating local counsel in Europe and North America.
• Develop tax-efficient deal structures, utilizing AI for advanced modeling and ensuring compliance with international tax regulations.
• Oversee the management of a significant $100M debt facility, ensuring strict compliance and nurturing relationships with lenders.
• Ensure comprehensive legal compliance for a workforce of 400 across diverse countries, including Germany, Canada, and the US.
• Manage and further develop a global Stock Appreciation Rights program.

Requirements

• 6-10 years of robust experience in a legal role, with a strong preference for backgrounds in Private Equity or M&A environments.
• Demonstrated proficiency in using AI tools to significantly enhance and automate legal operations.
• Profound understanding of international tax frameworks and the proven ability to leverage AI for strategic tax planning.
• Possess a strong operational mindset, prioritizing deal velocity and astute risk management.
• Excellent communication skills, crucial for effectively managing relationships with multiple internal and external stakeholders.

Benefits

• Enjoy 100% remote work flexibility with the option to work from anywhere globally.
• Benefit from significant autonomy and freedom in problem-solving within a highly supportive team environment.
• Thrive in a culture that emphasizes efficiency and actively minimizes bureaucratic processes.
• Experience collaborative and friendly team dynamics, with ample opportunities for networking within the vibrant SaaS community.
• Take advantage of a flexible vacation policy, promoting a healthy work-life balance.

Key skills/competency

• M&A Legal
• Corporate Acquisitions
• International Tax Law
• Legal Compliance
• AI in Legal Operations
• Debt Facility Management
• SaaS Legal Counsel
• Stakeholder Management
• Risk Management
• Legal Strategy