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JW Michaels & Co.

Lead Counsel - Commercial, Product & Privacy

boston, MA

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Lead Counsel - Commercial, Product & Privacy

Lead Counsel - Commercial, Product & Privacy

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JW Michaels is engaged with a MAJOR FinTech client in the CIT (Collective Investment Trust) space looking to add legal leadership to their team. Our Client is a leading independent provider of trust and administrative services to CITs. They provide complementary technology and services to retirement plan stakeholders, including advisors, consultants, and recordkeepers.

ROLE SUMMARY

Reporting to the Chief Legal Officer, this position will serve as primary lawyer for technology and data products/services, enterprise technology, commercial transactions, and U.S. content/data privacy matters. This player/coach position requires both strategic advising and handling daily legal requirements.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Product/Platform Support:

Partner with executives on strategic planning and key initiatives

Advise product, engineering, sales, and operations teams throughout product lifecycles

Draft and negotiate foundational agreements and disclosures

Guide go-to-market activities and develop creative legal solutions

Draft/negotiate commercial agreements (NDAs, SaaS, PaaS, data sharing, etc.)

Support business units on transactions and key initiatives

Manage disputes and litigation matters

Assist with workflow design and technology implementation

Legal & Governance:

Design and streamline policies, templates, and playbooks

Ensure compliance with contractual commitments and regulations

Identify emerging risks and trends

Foster accountability and continuous improvement

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS (must be a MATCH):

J.D. with admission to at least one state bar

8-15 years relevant experience (law firm and in-house combination preferred)

Fintech/technology company experience (high-growth fintech preferred)

Experience with complex commercial agreements (SaaS, DaaS, PaaS, etc.)

Expertise in information security, U.S. privacy laws, IP, and marketing regulations

Strategic thinker with outstanding communication and negotiation skills

Ability to thrive in fast-paced environment and navigate ambiguity

If interested, please apply with resume attached.

Questions: Email

Note: Due to volume, we are only able to respond to candidates who attach a CV AND are a MATCH for at least all of the required criteria. Thank you!

Seniority level

Seniority level

Director

Employment type

Employment type

Full-time

Job function

Job function

Legal

Industries

Financial Services, Technology, Information and Media, and Information Services

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boston, MA, 02298, US

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