We are seeking an experienced, business-minded Corporate Counsel to lead key areas of corporate legal strategy, governance, and legal operations at Netomi. This is a high-impact role working closely with the executive leadership team on strategic transactions, board matters, and scaling the company’s legal infrastructure.
The ideal candidate brings deep expertise in corporate law along with a strong operational mindset to build efficient legal systems in a high-growth environment
We are looking for a dynamic and business-minded Corporate Counsel to join our team. This role blends traditional in-house legal responsibilities with operational excellence, helping scale the legal function through process, technology, and strategic partnership.
You’ll work cross-functionally with teams including Business Operations, Finance, Sales, Product, Finance, HR, and Executive Leadership to provide practical legal guidance while building efficient, scalable legal systems.
Responsibilities:
Draft, review, and negotiate commercial agreements, including SaaS contracts, MSAs, NDAs, and vendor agreements
Advise on product-related legal issues, including data usage, AI governance, and regulatory considerations
Support compliance with data privacy laws (e.g., GDPR, CCPA) and emerging AI regulations
Cap Table & Equity StructureOwn the legal aspects of cap table management and corporate ownership structure
Manage equity incentive plans, stock option and RSU programs, and equity administration
Oversee 409A valuations and support secondary transactions
Partner with Finance and external providers on equity-related compliance and reporting
Executive CompensationAdvise on executive compensation structures and frameworks
Draft and negotiate employment agreements for senior leadership
Partner with People and Finance teams on equity award design and compensation strategy
Entity Management & InternationalOversee subsidiary governance and global entity structure
Manage entity formation, qualification, and ongoing corporate compliance across jurisdictions
Support international expansion from a legal and structural standpoint
Investor Relations SupportPartner with Business Operations, Finance, and leadership on investor communications
Support investor information rights, reporting obligations, and governance matters
Assist with preparation for fundraising and investor interactions
Legal OperationsBuild and scale legal processes, playbooks, and workflows to improve efficiency
Own contract lifecycle management (CLM) systems and legal tech stack
Develop templates, fallback positions, and negotiation guidelines
Track legal KPIs such as contract turnaround time and risk exposure
Drive automation and cross-functional alignment to streamline legal engagement
Requirements:
J.D. from a top-tier law school and membership in good standing with at least one U.S. state bar
5-8 years of corporate legal experience, including significant law firm experience and/or in-house experience at a high-growth technology company
Strong experience in commercial contracting (preferably SaaS/tech)
Strong drafting and negotiation skills across a wide range of corporate and commercial agreements
Experience with multi-state business registration and U.S. employment law compliance
Familiarity with Canadian labor laws and cross-border employment considerations
Familiarity with data privacy laws (e.g., GDPR, CCPA) and emerging AI regulations
Hands-on experience with cap table management, equity compensation programs, and complex capital structures
Experience working and communicating with cross-functional stakeholders in fast-paced environments
Business-oriented mindset with practical risk assessment, and process-driven with an interest in building systems and scalability
Ability to balance legal risk with commercial objectives
Ability to operate independently with sound judgment in a fast-paced, high-growth environment
Solid understanding of data privacy and compliance frameworks is a plus
Why Netomi:
Work directly with executive leadership on high-impact strategic initiatives
Play a key role in shaping the company’s legal and governance foundation
Opportunity to build and scale legal operations in a fast-growing AI company
Collaborative, fast-paced, and high-ownership culture
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