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InfoTrack US · 8 hours ago

Head of Legal, US

InfoTrack US is a leader in legal technology that connects law firms to necessary services for successful litigation. The Head of Legal, US will shape legal strategy, ensure compliance, manage risk, and drive business growth, reporting directly to the Global General Counsel.

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Responsibilities

Contract Negotiation and Drafting: Draft, review, and negotiate a wide range of commercial agreements, including Platform as a Service licenses, IP licenses, service level agreements, vendor and supplier contracts, reseller agreements and partnership and integration agreements
Investigations, Disputes & Litigations: Oversee dispute and litigation matters, including contract and intellectual property disputes, regulatory investigations, and responding to subpoenas, declaration requests, drafting and negotiating settlement and release agreements, all with the support of external counsel, as necessary
Product Support: Advise the business on legal considerations related to product innovations, as well as draft and develop product specific terms and third-party pass-through terms as required
Legal Compliance: Stay abreast of laws, regulations, and industry standards relevant to the technology and property sectors, including electronic filing and service of process, competition and anti-trust laws and work with the General Counsel to ensure company-wide compliance while proactively advising on legal implications
Data Privacy and Security: Advise on data privacy laws, regulations, and best practices, ensuring compliance with applicable data protection laws, including CCPA. Develop, implement, and monitor privacy policies and procedures
Risk Management: Identify legal risks and develop strategies to mitigate them. Provide proactive legal advice to various business units and management teams
Employment: Partner with HR on employment issues with the support of the General Counsel and external counsel as required
Intellectual Property Protection: Manage intellectual property matters, including trademarks, copyrights, and patents. Conduct IP due diligence for new products and technologies
Mergers and Acquisitions: Assist with term sheets, letters of intent, NDAs, due diligence, and drafting and negotiating transactional documents with support of external counsel as needed
Company Secretarial: Assist the global company secretary with local filings, resolutions, consents, annual reports and maintain ‘good standing' status of US entities
Special Projects: Assist with ad hoc legal projects as assigned by the Group General Counsel or executive leadership team

Qualification

JD from accredited law school8-10+ years legal experienceContract law knowledgeData privacy regulationsIntellectual property knowledgeDrafting complex agreementsLitigation managementIPO readiness experienceAnalytical skillsEthical standardsCommunication skillsNegotiation skillsInterpersonal skillsProblem-solving skillsAttention to detailConfidentiality commitment

Required

JD from an accredited law school; admitted to at least one U.S. state bar
8-10+ years of combined law firm and in-house experience, with a focus on technology transactions—ideally in legal tech or related services
Strong knowledge of contract law, intellectual property, and data privacy regulations
Proven ability to draft and negotiate complex commercial agreements
Experience managing litigation and working with external counsel
Exceptional communication, negotiation, and interpersonal skills
Strategic and decisive, with the ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment
Business-minded legal advisor with strong analytical and problem-solving skills and keen attention to detail
Service-oriented, with a proven ability to work cross-functionally and drive results
High ethical standards, sound judgment, and commitment to confidentiality
Willingness to roll up sleeves and contribute both strategically and tactically

Preferred

California preferred or eligible for Registered In-House Counsel
Experience preparing a company for IPO readiness is highly desirable

Benefits

401(k) Match
Medical, Dental, & Vision Insurance
Employer-funded Short/Long-Term Disability, Life, and Accidental Death & Dismemberment (AD&D) Insurance
20 Days of Paid Time Off (PTO)
11 Paid Holidays
"Be Me Time" off for mental health, re-charging, volunteering
Matching Gift Program

Company

InfoTrack US

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InfoTrack US is a legal technology firm that provides a platform with legal data, services, and smart searches.

Funding

Current Stage
Growth Stage

Leadership Team

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Ed Watts
CEO
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Sebastian Mill
Chief Technology Officer
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