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Cart.com · 3 days ago

Assistant General Counsel

Greater Houston

Full-time

Hybrid

Senior Level

7+ years exp

Cart.com is one of the fastest growing commerce enablement companies in the world, providing infrastructure for organizations to unify commerce operations. The Assistant General Counsel will serve as a strategic legal partner, advising on mergers and acquisitions, corporate governance, and complex commercial transactions while collaborating with senior leadership to enable growth and innovation.

AnalyticsInformation TechnologyLogisticsSoftwareSupply Chain Management

No H1B

Responsibilities

Provide legal counsel on fundraising and capital market transactions, including public and private offerings and debt financings

Draft and review securities-related documents

Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to facilitate successful transactions

Provide legal advice and support in connection with mergers and acquisitions

Review, draft and negotiate core transaction documents including purchase agreements, transition services arrangements and ancillary documents

Handle due diligence on complex transactions

Ensure all appropriate internal stakeholders and functional partners are engaged in reviewing and mitigating transaction risks

Support the Board of Directors and executive management in matters related to corporate governance

Assist in preparation and review of Board of Directors and Committee materials

Advise on best practices and emerging trends in corporate governance

Draft, review and negotiate a variety of contracts, agreements and legal documents related to the Company’s operations

Develop and continue to improve templates for contracts that are used repeatedly in our work process; create templates and playbooks to streamline cross-functional collaboration and raise awareness on relevant issues and processes

Ensure that legal risks are appropriately identified and mitigated in contractual relationships

Identify legal and regulatory risks associated with the Company’s operations and develop strategies for mitigation

Collaborate with other departments to implement risk management policies and procedures

Ensure compliance with the Company’s policies and procedures

Negotiate offer letters, consulting agreements, retention agreements and equity grants

Handle termination related matters

Negotiate sublease agreements

Assist General Counsel in dispute resolution and complex litigation matters, including drafting legal pleadings, managing discovery, negotiating settlements, and managing internal and external stakeholders

Qualification

Corporate SecuritiesMergersAcquisitionsCorporate GovernanceContract NegotiationsCompliance/Risk ManagementPublic Company MattersLegal DraftingAnalytical SkillsBusiness CommunicationProblem-Solving SkillsOrganizational SkillsCollaboration Skills

Required

7+ years experience as a licensed attorney, in a leading law firm and/or experience as a corporate generalist in-house

Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited law school; active admission to a state bar

In-house experience, dealing with compliance, corporate securities, mergers and acquisitions, corporate governance, contract negotiations, compliance/risk management, human resources, real estate and litigation related matters

Strong analytical, problem-solving and decision-making skills

Outstanding written and oral business communication skills

Excellent drafting and negotiating skills

Familiar with a wide variety of general corporate and transactional work

Creative problem-solving skills to assist in meeting business needs and seizing new opportunities, while mitigating risk and managing key relationships

Ability to independently provide business-focused legal advice on all manner of legal matters and risks impacting the Company's business

Strong commitment to quality work product and organization ethics, integrity and compliance

Excellent organizational skills and the ability to multi-task multiple, complex priorities

Ability to work collaboratively in a fast-paced and dynamic environment

Experience with public company matters and corporate securities, including SEC regulations, compliance and reporting requirements

Ability to draft clear, concise, and accurate legal positions to internal clients at all levels of the organization

Strong business acumen – the ability to be forward-thinking and innovative while understanding our business needs and limitations

Preferred

Public company experience, dealing with compliance, corporate securities, mergers and acquisitions, corporate governance, contract negotiations, compliance/risk management, human resources, real estate and litigation related matters

Experience in a start-up company, including taking a company through IPO

Experience in the e-commerce/3PL space

Preferably based in Houston, Texas, but remote candidates with relevant experience will be considered