The Contracts Counsel will draft, negotiate, and manage commercial agreements while assisting with legal strategies that support business objectives.
Join a leading insurtech company that is unlocking the potential of digital insurance to help everyone protect what matters most! Are you up for the challenge?
Founded in 2015, Sure is the fastest growing insurtech behind the world's most sophisticated digital insurance programs. Sure unlocks the power of digital insurance to enable brands and carriers to distribute insurance products quickly on its technology rails, reaching and engaging customers wherever they are on their journey. Our solutions provide a hassle free way to buy insurance anywhere, enabling our partners to make digital insurance accessible to all.
🤝 Culture is everything. Join an incredible team of smart, passionate, collaborative and driven individuals. We empower our teams and promote autonomy and independence wherever we can.
🌐 We are remote first. We work from home and we love it!
🏆 Strive for greatness. We’ve been named the13th Fastest Growing Company by Deloitte Technology Fast 500, an Inc. 5000 Fastest Growing Company in North America, a two-time Forbes Fintech 50 honoree, and a CNBC World’s Top Insurtech Company, among other accolades and recognitions.
💰Funding. In October 2021, we raised $100M in our Series C with a $550M valuation.
We're growing!
We are looking for a Contracts Counsel who will focus on business transactions and commercial agreements. You will draft and negotiate a wide variety of complex technology and commercial contracts, including SaaS, licensing, and supply agreements. You will be expected to assist with legal strategies that support the company’s business objectives and minimize risk. We are looking for a talented professional with exceptional legal skills, a strong work ethic, and a passion for excellence.
What you'll be doing:
- Assist with negotiations, drafting and reviewing business contracts, including but not limited to sales agreements and vendor contracts.
- Manage the entire contract lifecycle.
- Conduct, reviews, interpret, and analyze legal information and maintain a basic understanding of legal principles.
- Collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams and legal colleagues to solve problems, build partnerships, and close deals efficiently.
What we're looking for:
- 8+ years of relevant legal experience.
- A JD degree and experience in commercial law, including contract negotiation and management, is highly recommended.
- Experience of a mix of corporate law firm and in-house work a plus.
- Extensive experience representing clients in the software and/or professional services related industries.
- Excellent negotiation, drafting, and analytical skills are required.
- Demonstrated ability to provide strategic legal advice, align legal strategies with business goals, and collaborate across departments to foster business growth.
- Strong analytical, communication, and problem-solving skills are essential.
What we do for you:
- Unlimited PTO… no really, we want you to take it!
- Mental Health Breaks - company provided meditation app and a weekly wellness hour
- WFH stipend to help you work your best while being remote
- Countless Medical, Dental and Vision plans … we are an insurtech company after all!
- Equity and 401K
- Generous parental leave
We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.
For more information, visit https://www.sureapp.com/. Follow @SureHQ on Twitter, Facebook and Instagram.
Employment at Sure is contingent upon a satisfactory verification of a general and criminal background check and education and employment verification. Upon an offer of employment, all prospective employees may be required to complete an employment application. Any background verifications will be obtained with written consent from the individual.
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