Senior Legal Counsel, Corporate

The role

This person will provide broad based legal support spanning corporate governance, commercial contracting, litigation management, and technology matters. They will work cross functionally with product engineering, cybersecurity, trader support, procurement, leadership, and compliance teams.

What you will do

• Manage outside counsel as needed for specialized matters.
• Draft, review, and maintain user-facing documentation.
• Draft, review, and negotiate SaaS agreements, software licensing agreements, vendor contracts, and other technology-related commercial agreements.
• Draft and review general corporate documentation, including helping to organize minute books.
• Help manage litigation and subpoena requests.
• Provide legal counsel on product development and engineering matters.
• Advise cybersecurity and privacy team on data privacy and cybersecurity matters.
• Serve as legal resource to the trader support team.
• Conduct legal research and provide advice to leadership on legal risks and regulatory trends.
• Participate in training initiatives and presentations to internal teams.

Required qualifications

• Juris Doctor (JD) degree from an accredited law school
• Active license to practice law in at least one U.S. jurisdiction
• 4-6 years of legal experience in-house or at a mid-to-large law firm
• Experience drafting and negotiating SaaS agreements, licensing agreements, and vendor contracts
• Experience with general corporate governance matters
• Strong business acumen
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to manage multiple projects and prioritize competing demands
• Proficiency with Microsoft 365, document management systems, and collaboration tools
• Proficiency with Google Drive and Docs, and CRM platforms

Nice to have

• Prior in-house counsel experience at a fintech company, trading firm, or SaaS provider
• Prior experience at a mid-to-large law firm advising clients in fintech, trading, or SaaS sectors
• Experience supporting product development teams in agile or fast-paced fintech or SaaS environments
• Track record of building relationships across departments
• Familiarity with global privacy compliance and emerging privacy regulations (e.g., GDPR, CCPA, GLBA)

Benefits

• Seven Company-paid Holidays
• Generous Family Leave
• Paid time off is front-loaded
• 401(k) matching
• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• Bonus for taking 5 consecutive days of vacation
• Food and groceries budget
• Contribution towards health and wellness

About the company

Topstep is an engaging working environment that ranges from fully remote to hybrid. They foster a culture of collaboration by keeping cameras on during meetings and maintaining a robust Slack environment.