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Associate Counsel
| Company | Invoca |
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| Location | Santa Barbara, CA, USA |
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| Salary | $127000 – $159000 |
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| Type | Full-Time |
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| Degrees | JD |
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| Experience Level | Mid Level |
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Requirements
- J.D. degree or equivalent legal degree from an accredited law school and a member in good standing in at least one U.S. state bar.
- Minimum of 3+ years of relevant legal experience, with a strong preference for in-house experience at a SaaS company or other technology company and/or at a national law firm representing SaaS or technology companies.
- Excellent negotiation skills and a track record of closing challenging deals
- Knowledge of data privacy laws and regulations, and experience handling and dealing with data privacy-related issues and questions.
- Eagerness to learn and ability to manage multiple priorities and work independently in a fast-paced environment.
- Solid understanding of AI technologies, with a keen awareness of emerging legal issues in the AI and tech space.
- Exceptional verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to convey complex legal and business concepts clearly to non-legal stakeholders.
- Strong interpersonal skills and a collaborative mindset.
Responsibilities
- Draft, review, and negotiate a high volume and wide variety of complex commercial agreements, including SaaS agreements, data processing agreements, business associate agreements, MSAs, strategic partnerships, and vendor agreements.
- Support contract lifecycle management processes and maintain and improve legal templates, playbooks, and best practices to streamline the contracting process and increase consistency.
- Provide practical and strategic advice to sales, procurement, and other operational stakeholders to close deals effectively and compliantly.
- Collaborate with engineering, product, marketing, and sales teams to address legal considerations and mitigate risks in product development, customer contracts, and go-to-market strategies.
- Advise internal stakeholders on data privacy and cybersecurity laws and regulations, including GDPR, CCPA/CPRA, and other applicable frameworks.
- Monitor and advise on changes in laws, regulations, and industry standards that impact the business, ensuring the company adapts accordingly.
Preferred Qualifications
- Strong preference for in-house experience at a SaaS company or other technology company and/or at a national law firm representing SaaS or technology companies.
