Description

Summary

As General Counsel (GC) at GumGum, you will be a key strategic partner for the leadership team in growing our business across multiple teams and disciplines across the globe, while always advocating for the protection of the Company.  Reporting to the CFO, you will oversee and advise on all legal, compliance, corporate governance, insurance and risk management initiatives of the company while also partner with the People Operations (HR) team on employment law & compliance. 

The GC leads legal strategy and compliance on key business objectives including on any M&A, new sales agreements, international expansion, entering into new leases, system tooling, company policies, corporate finance, partnerships, etc. while working directly with the leadership team in the interest of limiting risk exposure.  

Responsibilities 

• Legal counsel and advisement – Counsel the executive team with respect to legal implications of GumGum’s major decisions, strategies and transactions; Provide counsel and advise on legal liabilities associated with many areas of the business listed above; Keep informed of the requirements of multi-jurisdictional practice
• Lead the Legal and Compliance Function – Attract, develop, direct, motivate and drive performance from the Legal and Compliance team at GumGum; Coach the team to provide best in class service to a rapidly changing and growing technology business
• Legal representation on GumGum’s behalf – Coordinate and lead all outside counsel as appropriate in managing all external legal and litigation matters
• Risk Management – Ensure appropriate insurance coverage for business operations and act as key advisor on risk management and policy implementation; Drive and develop a suitable record retention policy. Be a thought leader in Risk and Crisis Management
• Commercial Contracts and Agreements – Lead the commercial contracts team in drafting, reviewing, negotiating and entering into all contracts on behalf of GumGum
• Intellectual Property – Ensure protection of GumGum’s IP, including staying involved in evolutions of our business from both a technology and product side to maximize the commercial value of product investment
• Data Security and Privacy Compliance - Oversee data security procedures in a changing industry and supporting the business during any incident response actions; Advise on day-to-day privacy and data security issues. Monitor and share legal developments in digital media and advertising across the organization
• Employment Law and HR partnership – Partner with the VP of People Operations and team on all employment law matters including any efforts relating to benefits programs, employee relations, intellectual property and privacy obligations, data management and security and professional responsibilities
• Business License and Registration Requirements – Ensure all operations are appropriately licensed and registered to operate within the local jurisdiction and all required certifications are displayed as required and actively managed

Minimum Qualifications 

• JD and admittance to a state bar (California/NY preferred)
• Training at a top law firm
• Experience with VC backed or later stage tech companies 
• 15+ years of legal practice experience
• Understanding of HR/Employment law and compliance 
• Proficient experience in drafting and negotiating corporate and commercial matters such as licensing, service agreements, partnership, sales and marketing agreements, M&A, debt/equity financing and vendor agreements
• Experience with corporate governance issues and corporate secretarial duties
• Ability to partner and influence at board and executive management level
• Superior communication skills coupled with the ability to make effective and persuasive presentations on complex topics
• Skilled in executive-level presentation
• Ability to analyze complex business and ethical concerns, propose effective solutions and understand and apply business vision and direction
• Thrive in a fast-paced environment with demonstrated ability to coordinate multiple competing tasks and demands and work under tight deadlines
• Ability to establish and maintain effective relationships with outside counsel, third-party vendors, partners, managers, staff, and employees
• Strong cross functional collaboration across all departments of the company
• Ability to exercise tact and diplomacy to resolve sensitive matters
• Ability to engage and inspire team to greater performance targets
• Values behavior that is ethical and integral 
• Detail oriented, excellent follow through ability to deliver multiple tasks and priorities
• Ability to effectively manage performance of team members and have difficult conversations when required
• Remain calm under pressure and be a motivated self starter

*Please note that we are not currently accepting candidates from recruiting agencies or 3rd parties.* 

Benefits & Perks

• Strong medical, dental and vision plans
• Healthcare and dependent care FSA
• 401k plus match
• Pet wellness discount
• Commuter perks
• Generous paid parental leave
• Stock incentive program
• Unlimited paid time off and sick leave
• Fitness reimbursement
• Continuous learning and professional development
• Company-wide hackathons
• Stocked kitchen with plenty of snacks
• Just blocks from the beach

Career & Personal Development Focus

• Ongoing learning and development for education opportunities such as webinars, books, classes, relevant conferences and events
• Opportunities to pursue business related side projects and yearly Hackathon
• Highly encouraged to contribute to open source software, including our own open source software
• Environment of learning from peers, including meetups, presentations and blog posts
• Opportunity to work with cutting edge technology
• Life Skills sessions - geared towards the whole life/health/person
• Leadership Bites Dinner Series - connecting current and future GumGum leaders over great food and meaningful conversation