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Accordion · 3 days ago

Associate General Counsel, Legal & Compliance

Boston, NY

Full-time

Hybrid

Senior Level

$190K/yr - $225K/yr

5+ years exp

Accordion is a private equity value creation partner that specializes in financial consulting driven by data, technology, and AI. The Associate General Counsel – Legal & Compliance will assist in managing the legal and compliance functions, handling a variety of transactional legal matters while collaborating with practice leaders to address legal and strategic challenges as the company scales.

AccountingConsultingFinanceFinancial ServicesFinTech

Growth Opportunities

No H1B

Responsibilities

Help build and run a global client and commercial contracts strategy

Structure, draft and negotiate a wide range of consulting, technology, IP, and data focused commercial agreements, covering: Client contracts for management, data and analytics, AI, SaaS, and technology consulting engagements, including engagement letters, MSAs, EULAs, SOWs and Change Orders

Data privacy, transfer, and protection agreements (DPAs, BAAs, etc.), and IT security exhibits

Commercial vendor and third-party services, SaaS, licensing, data exchange, software development, and subcontractor agreements

Technology alliance and partnership agreements, including co-marketing, referral, reseller, and co-development arrangements

NDAs and other agreements

Provide real-time contract strategy and negotiation support, including participation in client calls and direct communication regarding contract modifications

Provide responsive language and direction to internal stakeholders on non-standard, controversial Agreement content provided by clients. Interface with General Counsel and Associate General Counsels on substantive recommendations

Serve as product counsel to technology and data & analytics product teams offering AI, Machine Learning, SaaS, and other solutions regarding: Model development and deployment risk, Responsible AI, transparency, and explainability, Training data rights, output ownership, and open-source considerations, IP strategy for AI-enabled or technology-driven solutions

Partner with solution leaders to draft and negotiate AI, SaaS, and other IP licensing terms

Collaborate and coordinate with technical and security teams (CTO, CISO) to evaluate risks related to AI, SaaS, cloud architecture, data pipelines/transfers, third-party integrations, and new solution designs

Maintain and enhance standard contract templates, playbooks, fallback options, and legal process documentation

Build repeatable workflows leveraging GenAI and other legal tech tools for contract review and drafting, legal research and writing, and knowledge management

Maintain historical records on all Client-related interactions and modifications to standard documents and provide as requested to internal stakeholders

Ensure compliance with company policies and procedures when working with business stakeholders on deals and projects

General legal research and support

Identify, assess, and advise business leaders regarding legal issues and risk management concerning the development and implementation of business strategy, client arrangements, and partnerships

Analyze relevant laws and regulations to determine applicability to the business

Advise on vendor due diligence and oversight requirements

Special projects on an as-needed basis. Provide advice and recommendations on legal risks and compliance matters to internal stakeholders

Assist senior legal counsel and legal team in preparing legal opinions and reports

Assist in corporate governance matters, including international expansion, board meeting minutes, and regulatory filings

Support the legal team with dispute resolution, litigation, and other legal matters as required

Strengthen and scale the company’s compliance programs across multiple regulatory schemes, including: S. and international AI regulatory frameworks (EU AI Act, U.S. Executive Orders, NIST AI RMF, state-level rules, etc.), Data privacy (HIPAA, GDPR, CCPA/CPRA, and other data privacy regulations), Export controls, sanctions, and DOJ security rule requirements, Information security, incident response, and third-party risk frameworks

Stay updated on changes in laws and regulations affecting the consulting industry, SaaS and AI technologies, and private equity and corporates while assessing their impact on the company’s operations

Partner with the General Counsel and Head of Legal & Compliance in India and future international regions as the company expands

Develop and maintain AI governance tools (risk assessments, DPIAs, model cards, data lineage documentation)

Support compliance reviews for vendors, technology partners, and strategic alliances

Provide training and communication to leadership and business stakeholders on compliance risks and requirements

Monitor and ensure the company's adherence to regulatory and legal requirements across various jurisdictions

Assist in conducting internal compliance audits and risk assessments

Support the development and implementation of compliance programs, policies, and training materials

Qualification

Juris Doctor (JD)Corporate law experienceTechnology transactionsData privacy regulationsContract negotiationLegal researchCompliance programsCommunicationProblem-solvingAttention to detailTeam collaboration

Required

Juris Doctor (JD) degree from an accredited law school

Admission to at least one state bar. New York preferred, but not required

5 - 9 years of experience in corporate law and technology transactions, along with data privacy

Minimum of 2+ years' experience as a practicing lawyer, preferably initially with a prominent national law firm before moving to an in-house position

3+ years of legal practical experience with an in-house legal department in a public or private company in a senior role

Experience with a wide variety of significant technology transactions, preferably in an in-house environment, related to SaaS, AI, machine learning, robotic process automation, software licensing, cloud computing, and other state of the art and cutting-edge technologies

Previous experience working in-house for a technology company or working with technology industry clients to help stakeholders bridge the gap between technical and legal aspects, managing related risks, and advising on new technologies

Demonstrated experience advising senior executives regarding commercial and corporate legal matters

Experience drafting complex transactional documents, especially vendor services, procurement and other business-to-business agreements

Excellent follow-through with ability to prioritize and focus on critical tasks; must have experience juggling multiple clients with competing demands

Experience weighing business needs with legal and commercial risks to more effectively advise business leaders with respect to risk management

Must have a practical and creative problem-solving approach

Must be an assertive and effective negotiator with the ability to persuade and inspire action with a focus on both short-term and long-term implications

Must be able to demonstrate a high level of intelligence, independent reasoning, excellent analytical skills, judgment, and strong business acumen

Must be intellectually curious with a balance of EQ and IQ that drives understanding every aspect of the business and industry

Excellent verbal and written communication, negotiation, and presentation skills with the ability to effectively interact with numerous business teams

Meticulous attention to detail and superior organizational skills; proficient in legal AI technology, as well as Word and other applicable software tools

Used GenAI for contract reviewing and drafting, and for legal research and writing