General Counsel

at  Keeper Security Inc

Keeper is hiring a seasoned, professional General Counsel to oversee all legal aspects of the company’s operations. This is a hybrid position based out of our Chicago, IL global headquarters, located in Fulton Market.
Keeper’s cybersecurity software is trusted by millions of people and thousands of organizations, globally. Keeper is published in 21 languages and is sold in over 120 countries. Join one of the fastest-growing cybersecurity companies and be responsible for all corporate legal functions.

REQUIREMENTS

• Juris Doctor degree from an accredited law school and admission to the state bar
• 5+ years of general counsel or relevant legal experience, with at least 2 years in a software or technology company
• Expertise in contracts, compliance, litigation, intellectual property, corporate governance, and employment law
• Strong understanding of SaaS business models, software licensing, and data privacy laws
• Experience with DocuSign, Salesforce experience is strongly preferred
• Ability to provide strategic, high-level legal advice while maintaining the ability to multitask day-to-day legal functions
• Superior negotiation, drafting, communication and interpersonal skills
• People management experience and a passion for attracting and developing talent
• Outstanding attention to detail, communication skills (both verbal and written) and interpersonal skills to support positive and growth-oriented professional relationships
• Strong business acumen, strategic thinking and ability to problem solve
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced and dynamic environment
• High ethical standards and integrity

ABOUT THE ROLE

The General Counsel will act as the strategic legal executive and trusted advisor to our Chief Executive Officer and work closely with the larger executive team to support corporate and regulatory compliance, governance, contract negotiation, contract compliance, IP management, litigation support and legal matters. The General Counsel will work closely with the CEO on strategic ventures, partnerships and SaaS licensing agreements to support Enterprise sales. This position is stakeholder-facing and thus, has a key role in building trusted relationships with external stakeholders.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Oversee all legal matters of the company globally; provide ongoing legal advice and counseling in multiple areas of corporate law, employment law, IP, and privacy law
• Work with sales leadership on channel partnership agreements and SaaS licensing agreements as an individual contributor and; monitoring compliance with such agreements
• Triage, prepare and review contracts (such as master service agreements, data processing agreements, statements of work and non-disclosure agreements) using Keeper standard templates and third party documents
• Manage contracts efficiently and thoughtfully from start to finish with consistent communication at every stage
• Work closely with business stakeholders and other team members to negotiate and deliver contracts that are consistent with company policies and practices, and engage the appropriate support and escalation as needed to support Keeper’s interests
• Spearhead ongoing efforts to continuously improve our contracting processes
• Collaborate on custom projects that support the company’s strategic initiatives on an as needed basis
• Generate various reports on the current status of existing agreements and agreement attributes
• Assist with standardized contract language library and contract generation procedures
• Disseminate information to proper departments upon execution of new agreement or amendments
• Work on IP assertions, legal matters, disputes and notices to vigorously defend the Company’s intellectual property - e.g. patents and trademarks
• Assist with strategic transactions covering sales, joint ventures, technology partnerships and other transactions
• Organize and manage the company’s legal files, documents, diligence and tracking system
• Assist with and/or manage general legal matters, as requested by the company’s board and leadership team
• Assist in reviewing and/or preparing minutes of board meetings, corporate resolutions and other corporate legal documents
• Prepare, review and/or file domestic and international annual reports with necessary agencies - e.g. Secretary of State
• Review and draft legal documents for the corporation(s)
• Lead, manage, and mentor a small team of legal professionals, fostering a collaborative and inclusive work environment, build the team as the company continues to grow