Head of Legal

Company: ExecuNet
Location: Arlington
Posted on: January 15, 2022

Job Description:

The -Role

Company is continuously expanding our product and market coverage. We are looking for a talented corporate counsel to handle our legal affairs. You will partner closely with our leadership team as well as our external counsel. This role will directly report to one of the Company's cofounders (C-level). Seniority will be determined based on experience.

Your responsibilities include:
Assisting CEO and partnering with external counsel in equity and debt capital raising legal work
Facilitating legal review of merger and acquisitions opportunities
Preparing, reviewing and negotiating contracts, requests for proposals and other legal documents for partners and suppliers
Handling contracts related to employment matters
Interface with external counsel in Latam countries for handling local legal affairs
Developing the organization's policies on corporate governance or regulatory affairs
Based in the U.S., ideally in Arlington, Virginia (DC area)
Requirements
8+ years of professional experience in corporate legal work in a reputable law firm or company
JD degree
Strong written & verbal communications skills
Ability to quickly analyze a new problem or question, and find ways to provide credible answers
Ability to tap into external law firm network for product-specific or country-specific expertise
Preferences
Spanish language capability
Prior startup experience
Fintech or financial services industry experience
International experience

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