Legal Counsel / Head of Legal - B2B Saas
Legal Counsel / Head of Legal - B2B Saas
Cherry Ventures is supporting our portfolio with this hire.
About Us:
The company, a leading software federation within a vast cloud marketplace, empowers companies’ post-investment through hands-on acceleration. Join us for a dynamic, fast-paced experience shaping the future of software. The team is led by world-class investors and operators, complemented by world-class vertical and functional advisors.
Job Description:
We are seeking a highly skilled and detail-oriented Legal Counsel to lead our legal function as we scale rapidly. This role is ideal for a strategic legal leader with exceptional expertise in corporate law, merger & acquisition, venture capital, regulatory compliance, and risk management.
Responsibilities:
- Legal Advisory and Assistance:
- Provide legal support and advice on a wide range of issues, including deal-making, corporate law, contracts, intellectual property, employment law, tax, and data protection/GDPR.
- Support interactions with portfolio companies on legal matters, providing guidance and assistance as needed.
- Act as the primary point of contact for external legal counsel and manage relationships with legal service providers.
- Monitoring and Risk Management:
- Monitor the group’s legal and compliance requirements.
- Identify potential areas of legal vulnerability and risk.
- Implement any necessary changes to policies or procedures, supported by our external legal advisors or consultants, as needed.
- Legal Decision-Making Process Management:
- Develop and manage the group’s shareholders’ and committee’s resolution and legal notification processes, ensuring effective and timely resolution.
- Additional Responsibilities:
- Drafting and reviewing contracts, legal agreements, and other legal documents.
- Advising on legal compliance and risk management issues.
- Assisting in transactional matters with financing providers.
- Conducting legal research and providing legal opinions on a wide range of legal issues.
- Collaborating with internal teams, including business development and finance, on various legal and business initiatives.
Requirements:
- Attorney-at-Law or 2nd State Exam (Germany) and a minimum of 4 years of professional experience in a reputable law firm, in-house legal department, or as a legal advisor in a venture capital or start-up environment.
- A law degree from a top university with a strong academic record.
- A deep understanding of corporate and commercial law, with a focus on venture capital, mergers and acquisitions, and intellectual property law.
- Excellent legal writing and verbal communication skills in English with the ability to provide clear and concise legal advice. Additional languages and negotiation skills are a plus.
- Strong project management skills with a solution-oriented style of work and meticulous attention to detail.
- Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, collaborative environment with a high level of integrity, professionalism, adaptability and strong attention to detail and ability to work independently
- Collaborative, solution-oriented approach and the ability to work well with cross-functional teams.
What we offer:
- Build and lead a vital function in a high-growth company within a team of high-performance and entrepreneurially driven people.
- Dynamic work environment where your contributions make a real impact.
- Competitive salary and equity package.
- Be part of a world-class team.
- Working in a flexible set-up from our brand-new central London office.
Equal Opportunity Statement:
The company is an equal opportunity employer and values diversity at our company. We are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.
Cherry Ventures is an equal opportunity employer and values diversity. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, colour, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, or disability status.