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.