Teamworks · 2 hours ago
Associate General Counsel
Durham, NC
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
5+ years expTeamworks is a rapidly growing company in the sports tech industry, seeking an Associate General Counsel to enhance their legal function. In this role, you will manage commercial contracting, support M&A transactions, and provide strategic legal advice while collaborating closely with various departments to facilitate business growth.
Information TechnologyOperating SystemsSoftwareSportsTraining
Responsibilities
Increase velocity in sales processes through efficient, business-first SaaS contract review and negotiation
Own day-to-day legal operations, including customer, vendor, and partner contracting
Build and scale the legal operations function around existing deal desk capacity
Support M&A transactions and equity/debt financing deals—negotiating definitive agreements, managing diligence, and closing transactions
Analyze investment documents and credit facilities, providing practical recommendations that balance risk and business objectives
Develop expertise on board governance, stockholder relations, and lender matters, serving as a strategic advisor to leadership
Provide strategic advice and manage outside counsel on litigation, employment matters, and corporate governance issues as they arise
Qualification
Required
J.D. from an accredited law school and active bar admission in at least one U.S. jurisdiction (NC preferred or willingness to obtain)
5+ years of law firm experience in corporate matters (e.g., M&A, corporate finance, venture capital, board governance)
Proven expertise relevant to B2B SaaS commercial contracting
Strong business judgment with the ability to balance legal risk against commercial processes and growth priorities
Exceptional relationship-building skills; comfortable partnering with sales, finance, operations, and executive stakeholders
Outstanding written and verbal communication, with the ability to translate complex legal concepts for variant business audiences
Preferred
In-house legal experience at a high-growth technology company, SaaS business, or venture-backed startup
Background in venture capital, private equity, or emerging company legal work
Experience supporting corporate development initiatives, including diligence and transaction documentation
Familiarity with board procedures, stockholder matters, and investor relations
Exposure to corporate governance, compliance programs, or risk management frameworks
Company
Teamworks
Teamworks is an operating system for sports that supports talent acquisition, seamless operations, and holistic performance development.
201-500 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$422.15MKey Investors
Dragoneer Investment GroupDelta-v CapitalGeneral Catalyst
2025-06-17Series F· $235M
2025-04-11Debt Financing
2024-07-31Series Unknown· $18.84M
Leadership Team
Zachary Maurides
Chief Executive Officer
Thomas Thomas Jr.
Senior Partnerships Executive
Recent News
Sports Business Journal
2025-11-25
Sports Business Journal
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2025-11-10
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