Solutions by Text · 1 hour ago
Senior Counsel
United States
Full-time
Remote
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
10+ years expSolutions by Text is seeking a highly skilled and experienced Senior Counsel to join our dynamic team. In this role, the Senior Counsel will manage and negotiate customer and vendor contracts, mitigate legal risks, and provide legal advice to support the company's strategic goals.
ConsultingFinTechInformation ServicesInformation TechnologyMobile PaymentsPaymentsProfessional ServicesSMS
Hiring Manager
Alex Pires
Responsibilities
Develop and implement the Company's legal strategy to support its business objectives with respect to customer contracts, vendor contracts, and legal policies
Monitor changes in relevant laws, regulations, and industry standards that may affect the Company's operations and advise on necessary actions
Provide legal advice and support to the VP of Legal and other senior management as needed on contract-related matters
Identify and mitigate legal risks associated with contracts and business operations
Conduct legal research as required and collaborate with external counsel on corporate matters
Review and update key legal documents annually in collaboration with Compliance Operations including annual white paper publication, Privacy Policy and Acceptable Use Policy
Participate in support of the annual SOC2 audit in collaboration with Compliance Operations by maintaining internal controls, compiling evidence, coordinating with auditors and tracking process improvements
Manage the Company’s corporate insurance relationships including review of insurance coverage at least annually and ensuring compliance with contractual obligations
Draft, review, and negotiate a wide range of commercial contracts, including vendor agreements, client contracts, and partnership agreements to ensure terms are favorable and compliant with company policies
Identify and mitigate potential legal risks and ensure contracts align with the Company's best interests
Ensure contract compliance with relevant laws and regulations, including industry-specific requirements
Develop and maintain contract templates and standard operating procedures for contract management including process improvement identification and implementation
Work closely with internal teams, including sales, procurement, and finance, to ensure contract terms align with business goals and keep status updates current in the Company’s Salesforce system
Train, mentor and supervise junior legal staff on contract law, negotiation techniques, and contract drafting
Maintain accurate records of all contracts and related documentation in the Company's document management system
Manage contract disputes and resolution processes, working with external legal counsel when necessary
Oversee intellectual property matters, including trademark registrations, copyrights, and patents
Advise on data protection and privacy matters, ensuring compliance with applicable laws and regulations
Develop and implement data privacy policies and procedures
Collaborate with external legal counsel to develop defense strategies and represent the company's interests as needed for litigation matters involving the company
Provide guidance and support to internal stakeholders during legal disputes
Identify legal risks across the organization and develop strategies for risk mitigation
Conduct internal investigations related to legal matters, as necessary
Develop and deliver legal training programs to ensure employees are aware of legal risks and obligations
Qualification
Required
Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree from an accredited law school
Admission to the state bar association in the relevant jurisdiction
Minimum 10 years of experience, preferably in a corporate or technology-related environment
Extensive knowledge of corporate law, contract law, intellectual property law, and data protection regulations
Strong negotiation and drafting skills with exceptional attention to detail
Ability to provide strategic legal advice aligned with business objectives
Proven track record of managing legal risks and ensuring compliance
Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal
Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities
Preferred
Previous experience with SMS/Text Servicing
Previous experience with Payment Services
Company
Solutions by Text
A compliance-first enterprise text solution. The first FinText™ company, bringing real-time payments to the SMS channel.
51-200 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageTotal Funding
$145MKey Investors
Edison Partners
2024-05-29Private Equity· $110M
2021-11-30Series Unknown· $35M
Leadership Team
David Baxter
Chief Executive Officer
Danny Cantrell
Founder
Recent News
2026-01-09
Electronic Payments International
2026-01-07
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