Corporate Counsel--Commercial Contracts - San Francisco, CA, United States - Deputy

Description

At Deputy, we empower businesses to build thriving workplaces - ones where staff are engaged, customers are served well, businesses are legally compliant, and companies' profits thrive.

Our reach extends across 70+ countries worldwide, serving more than 320,000 workplaces.

Deputy is a global SaaS workforce management company headquartered in Sydney, San Francisco, and London, backed by top investors and recently surpassed 100m ARR.

We've helped millions of workers across industries and aim to empower 60% of the global workforce. If you're passionate about i mproving the world of work, one shift a time, join us at Deputy and help shape the future of hourly employment

Here at Deputy, we know that diverse perspectives foster the innovation we need to be successful, and we are committed to building a team that encompasses a variety of backgrounds, experiences, and skills.

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Corporate Counsel to join our In-House Legal Team.

As a key member of our organization, you will play a pivotal role in guiding legal and business strategies, managing risk, negotiating exciting commercial deals, and ensuring compliance with relevant laws and regulations around the globe.

This is a unique opportunity for a talented legal professional to contribute to the success of a high-growth, mission-driven company at a pivotal stage of the company's growth trajectory.

Draft, review and negotiate SaaS and other commercial agreements with customers, suppliers, and ecosystem partners, including subscription agreements, professional services agreements, data processing agreements, NDAs, and much more;
Monitor and track changes to labor laws in the United States, Australia, and the U.Partner cross-functionally with teams around the globe to deliver on company and legal team strategies and objectives;
Create and deliver compelling compliance training programs to teams throughout the organisation;
Draft and implement best in class policies and procedures for compliance with rapidly developing laws;
Stay updated on relevant laws and regulations to ensure compliance and provide proactive legal and business guidance;
Manage external legal resources when necessary and ensure cost-effective legal support;

Conduct legal research and analysis as needed to support business decisions; Assist with special projects and initiatives as assigned.

S. law school and active member in good standing of at least one state bar association;
Minimum of 3 years of corporate legal experience with a reputable law firm or in-house legal team;
Commercial awareness and understanding of balanced risk approaches in a SaaS high growth context;
Excellent business acumen and people skills with a strong background in commercial law and the demonstrated ability to advise stakeholders on business and legal issues, and advocate on the company's behalf;
SaaS, technology, and/or workforce management software experience a plus;

Excellent academic credentials; The pay range for this position takes into account multiple factors that are all considered to determine an individual candidate's starting pay.

This range does not include any potential incentive programs, such as individual or organizational performance bonuses.