- Serve as a trusted advisor to the CEO and leadership team on strategic planning and deal structuring.
- Build and scale the organization's legal and governance processes from the ground up.
- Manage the end-to-end lifecycle of commercial agreements, including SaaS, services, and vendor contracts.
- Lead legal efforts for real estate transactions, including ground leases, title review, and land acquisition.
- Navigate complex procurement frameworks for state agencies and higher education institutions.
- Advise on data privacy (GDPR, CCPA, HIPAA), AI regulatory matters, and employment law.
- Establish and maintain relationships with external counsel.