Legal Director - San Francisco (883-SLS)
Solutus Legal SearchSan Francisco, California, United States
Posted October 21, 2024
240000 - 275000 USD year
Full Time
About the Company
Solutus Legal Search is a leading retained legal search firm based in California, with offices in Silicon Valley, San Francisco, Los Angeles, and Seattle. Specializing in in-house, lateral partners, and lateral associates, the company boasts an unrivaled client base for its in-house practice. Solutus provides updates on new searches and insights into the legal market, compensation trends, and other relevant topics to candidates and clients.
Job Description
A mission-driven EdTech company seeks a Legal Director to lead their legal function. Reporting to the CEO, this attorney will partner with the C-suite and business leaders to protect the company's interests, with a focus on commercial contracting, SaaS, and government contracting. The role requires 8+ years of legal experience, including in-house experience, and comfort working in a fast-paced startup environment.
Requirements
- JD and admitted to practice law (or RIHC) in California
- Generalist with strong background in commercial contracts
- Employment counseling experience
- Government contracts experience
- Ability to review, summarize, and provide guidance to leaders concisely
- Comfortable working in a fast-paced, startup company
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Benefits
- bonus
- equity