Job Description
Overview
The Associate General Counsel, reporting to the General Counsel, will oversee the day-to-day management and administration of the Legal Department, including maintaining compliance with state and federal law, implementing and maintaining a privacy program, equity plan administration, negotiating vendor and other agreements, managing employment and other litigation, and managing the needs of a dynamic technology company.
R e s pon si b i l i ties:
- Provide legal support and guidance to APFM across various business operations and functions to manage risk and ensure compliance with relevant laws and regulations
- Lead engagement across internal business departments to identify and resolve legal issues, and support business verticals
- Manage corporate governance and administer equity plan
- Negotiate agreements and serve as escalation pathway as needed during contract disputes
- Liaise with Human Resources for resources and claims
- Draft and update company policies and procedures
- Assist with M&A activities
- Partner with Head of Government affairs in proactive and reactive legislative activity
- Partner with finance and banking to maintain internal financial controls, and support annual audit activities
- Day-to-day management of intellectual property portfolio
- Serve as Secretary to 401(k) Committee
- Perform other duties as assigned