Director of Legal Affairs

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United StatesFull-TimeDirector
Salary150,000 USD per year
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Job Details

Experience
5+ years of experience
Required Skills
ComplianceRisk ManagementStakeholder management

Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree required.
  • 5+ years of experience in legal affairs, commercial contracts, compliance, risk management, legal operations, paralegal leadership, or related legal support functions.
  • Demonstrated experience drafting, reviewing, negotiating, and administering commercial agreements.
  • Experience supporting compliance, governance, risk management, or related business functions.
  • Familiarity with data privacy principles, data governance practices, and information management requirements.
  • Strong business judgment and ability to balance legal, operational, and commercial considerations.
  • Excellent written, verbal, negotiation, and stakeholder management skills.
  • Ability to work independently in a fast-paced, growth-oriented environment.

Responsibilities

  • Serve as the company's primary internal resource for legal, contractual, compliance, and risk-related matters.
  • Draft, review, negotiate, and manage a broad range of commercial agreements, including retained search agreements, consulting engagement letters, vendor contracts, and NDAs.
  • Partner with executive leadership on business, operational, and strategic initiatives to identify risks.
  • Develop, maintain, and train the organization on contract templates, playbooks, and approval workflows.
  • Support the data privacy and information governance program, including compliance with applicable privacy laws.
  • Manage relationships with outside counsel and oversee legal budgets.
  • Partner with Human Resources regarding employment-related matters, including agreements and policy development.
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