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Position Description:Novara is seeking a dynamic and operationally-focused Senior Corporate Counsel. Reporting directly to the Chief Financial Officer (CFO), you will be the core member of the legal team with the opportunity to build a corporate legal function from the ground up, balancing strategic vision with hands-on execution. You will have the unique opportunity to define key processes and lead the legal department’s strategy. You will drive impactful, scalable growth through innovation and optimization of risk management, and championing a collaborative culture with your key stakeholders.Experience in substantive areas such as commercial law, software licensing, professional service arrangements, intellectual property, and various business development, distribution and marketing arrangements is necessary, as well as a solid understanding of privacy law. In addition, the successful candidate will have experience with some combination of contract and related business processes, employment law, procurement, patents, insurance, and corporate finance and governance.Responsibilities:Provide expert legal advice to the CEO, CFO and Board of Directors on all aspects of the businessDraft, review and negotiate a high volume of commercial agreements, including Master Services Agreements (MSAs), SaaS agreements, order forms, SOWs, NDAs, DPAs, vendor agreements, partnership agreements and other commercial contractsServe as a primary legal partner to the Sales, CS, and Finance organizations, helping move customer contracts efficiently from initial review through executionDevelop practical negotiating positions and escalation guidelines that appropriately balance legal protection, commercial objectives and speed to closePartner with Finance and Sales leadership to improve contracting processes, templates, approval thresholds and contract lifecycle managementPartner with Novara’s Information Security team to manage privacy and cybersecurity policies and practicesBuild and maintain a database of corporate documents, commercial contracts, and vendor agreementsReview and negotiate agreements with technology providers and other vendors and support Procurement in evaluating contractual and commercial riskManage relationship with outside counsel including litigation and disputesLead legal due diligence and provide strategic legal advice on mergers, acquisitions, and financingCollaborate with HR to ensure compliance with labor and employment lawsContinuously identify and mitigate legal and compliance risksManage the company’s insurance policies, renewals and relationshipsLead special projects to scale the Legal function and bring a legal lens to other critical cross-functional projectsProvide pragmatic, business-minded guidance on customer and contract-related issuesChampion continuous improvement initiatives across workflows, identifying opportunities for optimization while maintaining the highest standards of legal quality and complianceAssist with intellectual property matters, including trademarks, licensing and protection of Novara's proprietary technologyMonitor relevant legal and regulatory developments affecting Novara and the SaaS industryFoster organizational alignment by developing valuable networks through clear communication and delivered value, bringing together internal resources to improve company-wide executionKnowledge, Experience, Requirements:Juris Doctor (J.D.) from an accredited U.S. law school and currently admitted and in good standing with a state bar in any jurisdiction5+ years of legal experience at law firms or in-house with progressive experience in legal operations3+ years of experience drafting, reviewing, and negotiating commercial contracts in a sophisticated environmentExperience providing legal advice to high-growth software companies, preferably within a SaaS environmentStrong negotiation, drafting, and management skills for commercial contractsExperience in managing privacy and cybersecurity policiesStrong analytical and quantitative skills as well as attention to detailExcellent verbal and written communication skills with equally good listening, team leadership and excellence in executionHighly motivated with a mature and positive attitude, a passion for service and strong business acumenExcellent interpersonal skills and the ability to work in a collaborative team environmentPositive attitude and a team playerCompensation:Annual Base Salary Range of 160k-180kAnnual Bonus Opportunity of 15%As a growing company, Novara values its employees by supporting them with a full benefits package including Medical, Dental, Vision, Flexible Spending Accounts, PTO, Paid and Floating Holidays, 401k with Company match and immediate vesting, Company-funded Life Insurance, Employee Assistance Programs, and No-cost Mental Health Benefits.About NovaraNovara provides safety and operational risk management software that empowers organizations to identify and resolve issues before they become incidents. Through the Flex and Risk Management Center platforms, Novara helps organizations address operational risk proactively by unifying data, increasing workforce engagement, and proactively managing risk. Novara’s combination of training, software, and tools puts people and safety first while protecting critical operations.
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