Corporate Counsel
TrackTik
Legal
Texas, USA
Posted on Sep 21, 2024
In July 2022, Trackforce Valiant + TrackTik combined to form the world's
largest physical security workforce management SaaS company. Our
technology provides physical security companies and corporations that
employ guards with a single platform to manage their security workforce.
We help improve response times, reduce administrative burdens, and lower
costs.
Today, Trackforce serves 3,000+ clients in over 45
countries. We have over 300 employees with offices in Montreal,
Paris, and London. However, we embrace being remote-first!
Job Summary:
The Corporate Counsel will serve as the chief legal advisor to the company, responsible for leading the legal function and providing global expert guidance (including local Quebec requirements) on a wide range of corporate, commercial, regulatory, and compliance matters. The GC will work closely with the executive leadership team to align legal strategies with business objectives, manage legal risks, and ensure compliance with applicable laws and regulations. This position involves overseeing legal operations to support business growth and protect the company's interests. This position will report directly to the Chief Financial Officer.
Key Responsibilities:
- Legal Strategy & Leadership:
- Develop and implement legal strategies that align with the company’s business objectives.
- Advise senior management and the Board of Directors on legal issues, risk management, corporate governance, and regulatory compliance.
- Contract Review & Management:
- Conduct initial contract reviews, identifying key legal and business issues.
- Collaborate with internal stakeholders across Commercial, Sales, Professional Services (PS), and Customer Success (CS) teams to ensure smooth legal workflows.
- Oversee the organization of the legal workflow in JIRA and conduct weekly review meetings to ensure timely contract processing.
- Drive improvements in contract management, ensuring proper documentation of special terms, such as customer logo usage agreements.
- Collaborate with Salesforce administrators or other CRM stakeholders to create a searchable database for special contract terms.
- Legal Matter Handling:
- Address a variety of legal inquiries, including but not limited to insurance, data/privacy, commercial issues, and customer complaints.
- Provide support in handling external subpoenas.
- Leverage knowledge of Terms of Service (TOS) to address customer disputes and complaints.
- Data Privacy & Compliance:
- Work closely with external European counsel on data/privacy matters and identify opportunities for cost reduction in this area.
- Ensure compliance with applicable data protection laws and internal policies.
- Risk Management:
- Identify legal risks in contracts and propose solutions to mitigate those risks.
- Stay informed on changes in laws and regulations that may impact the business, particularly in the areas of contract law, privacy, and insurance.
Qualifications:
- Juris Doctorate (JD) degree required.
- A minimum of 10 years of experience in legal operations, contract management, or a related role.
- Experience in a Private Equity (PE) environment is required. Candidates should have demonstrated success navigating the unique challenges and opportunities associated with PE-backed companies.
- Experience working with legal workflow tools like JIRA and CRMs such as Salesforce.
- Proven ability to manage multiple stakeholders and prioritize tasks in a fast-paced environment.
- Excellent communication and organizational skills, with attention to detail.
- Knowledge of legal requirements in SaaS or a related technology industry
Preferred Qualifications:
- Experience with international data privacy laws and cross-border legal matters.
- Familiarity with managing relationships with external counsel and vendors.
Working at TrackForce Valiant TrackTik
We offer a flexible, and fully remote environment so that you can harmonize your personal life with the fantastic work you will do here. Our team is highly focused on delivering value for our customers. Our recent merger has enabled us to become the true market leader in the security workforce management software space.
The values we live by:
- Foster Curiosity
- Lead with empathy
- Take Ownership and be accountable
- Empower diversity
- Be True and act with Integrity.
#LI-Remote
Research shows that women and other underrepresented groups apply only if they meet 100% of the criteria of a job posting. If you have passion and drive and do not meet all of the above, we encourage you to apply!
TrackTik & Trackforce Valiant are proud champions of diversity, equity, belonging, and inclusion. We have a zero-tolerance policy for any form of discrimination against people in protected classes or based on prohibited grounds. All qualified applicants will receive fair consideration for employment in compliance with the applicable employment and human rights legislation.