General Counsel

Tulip

Somerville, MA, United States
Base: $200,000 - $270,000 year; bonus/equity: not ...
On-site
Lead legal function
Manage global legal risk
Oversee corporate governance
Serve as the primary legal advisor to the CEO, CFO, COO, and executive team, influencing strategic decisions and long-term planning

Job Summary

  • Serve as the primary legal advisor to the CEO, CFO, COO, and executive team, influencing strategic decisions and long-term planning.
  • Design, implement, and maintain a comprehensive global compliance framework covering corporate, data privacy, security, and industry-specific requirements.
  • Build the foundation for a scalable legal function, including processes, tooling, documentation standards, and future team design.

Matching Summary

Serve as the primary legal advisor to the CEO, CFO, COO, and executive team, influencing strategic decisions and long-term planning.

Salary

Base: $200,000 - $270,000 year; Bonus/Equity: Not specified; Benefits: Competitive benefits package

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Lead legal function
  • Manage global legal risk
  • Oversee corporate governance
  • Align legal strategy with business objectives
  • Advise on B2B SaaS commercial agreements
  • Oversee IP protection strategy

Nice-to-have

  • Highly collaborative
  • Quick-learning self-starter
  • Strong judgment and integrity
  • Adaptable and prioritizing
  • Tactful and detail-oriented

Key Requirements

  • 10+ years of progressive legal experience
  • 3+ years in senior in-house counsel role
  • High-growth SaaS or technology company experience
  • Experience leading legal through high-growth scaling
  • Expertise in B2B enterprise subscription/licensing agreements
  • Experience with global data protection frameworks (HIPAA, GDPR, CCPA)
  • Strong foundation in corporate governance and compliance
  • Juris Doctor (JD) degree from accredited law school
  • Licensed to practice law in at least one U.S. state

Work Rights

Not specified

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