VP of Legal, General Counsel

Spaulding Ridge is seeking a strategic and collaborative VP of Legal, General Counsel to join our best-in-cloud, best-in-people, technology consulting firm. As General Counsel, you will serve as a service-driven key advisor to our corporate and practice leadership, providing comprehensive legal support across all aspects of our business operations.

Ideal candidates will be able to :

• Provide strategic legal counsel to executive leadership; advise on compliance, privacy, and employment matters
• Consult with management, professional advisors, tax experts, accountants and other professionals, as needed
• Prepare, review, and negotiate commercial contracts, RFPs, and other legal documents
• Draft and negotiate agreements, including commercial leases, vendor contracts, and credit documents
• Support acquisition efforts and due diligence processes
• Manage legal and regulatory matters for international entities
• Oversee litigation and work effectively with outside counsel
• Develop and implement legal risk management strategies
• Ensure corporate governance and regulatory compliance

Qualifications:

• 10+ years of relevant legal experience, including 5+ years in a senior in-house counsel role
• Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree from an accredited law school
• Active membership in good standing with a state bar association
• Strong knowledge of corporate law, contract law, and international business regulations
• Exceptional analytical and reasoning skills
• Excellent negotiation and research abilities
• Outstanding verbal and written communication skills
• Service-oriented mindset with a willingness to assist across and outside of role when needed
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, dynamic environment

Preferred Skills:

• Experience in professional services or technology consulting industries
• Familiarity with cloud-based service firms and related legal considerations
• International legal experience
• Experience with mergers and acquisitions