Legal Counsel

Optimove is a global marketing tech company, recognized as a Leader by Forrester and a Challenger by Gartner. We work with some of the world's most exciting brands, such as Sephora, Staples, and Entain, who love our thought-provoking combination of art and science. With a strong product, a proven business, and the DNA of a vibrant, fast-growing startup, we're on the cusp of our next growth spurt. It's the perfect time to join our team of ~500 thinkers and doers across NYC, LDN, TLV, and other locations, where 2 of every 3 managers were promoted from within. Growing your career with Optimove is basically guaranteed. 

We are looking for a highly motivated and experienced Legal Counsel to join our Legal team.

This is a unique opportunity to take part in a dynamic, fast-growing company and influence the future of innovative technologies. This role will support the company's operations globally (Americas, EMEA, APAC, Israel and more). You will be working closely with cross-functional teams, including Sales, Marketing, Finance, HR, Product, R&D, and other teams within the company.

Responsibilities

• Draft and negotiate various types of commercial agreements, including licensing agreements, channel agreements, data protection agreements, RFPs and supporting documentation with customers and partners, while ensuring compliance with complex legal matters and mitigating risks.
• Draft and negotiate various types of vendor agreements.
• Work closely with the company’s management and business teams globally to advise on a wide variety of commercial, regulatory matters, privacy matters and AI, while ensuring their compliance.
• Draft and maintain company contract templates, business processes and internal policies and guidelines to help scale the business.
• Handle various corporate matters related to the Company and its subsidiaries globally.
• Work and coordinate with external counsel as necessary.
• Develop a strong understanding of the company's technology and provide timely, practical, business-oriented legal advice and recommendations.

• Take part and contribute to other legal projects as needed.

Qualifications

• Licensed attorney with at least 4 years of relevant legal experience as an in-house legal counsel in a high-tech company or a leading law firm.
• Significant experience with negotiating and drafting various commercial agreements globally, including SaaS and other licensing agreements, partner agreements and various vendor agreements.
• Knowledge and experience in data protection and privacy laws and regulations, including GDPR, CCPA (CIPP accreditation is an advantage).
• Strong understanding of SaaS products, AI technologies, and the regulatory landscape affecting technology companies.
• Exceptional negotiation skills - written and oral ability to independently negotiate and draft agreements with a strong attention to detail.
• Strong organizational skills - ability to manage and support multiple matters and priorities with a sense of ownership and proactivity in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
• Excellent interpersonal skills, a team player with a problem-solving can-do attitude.
• Familiarity with corporate law and financing transactions is an advantage.
• Native English (reading, writing, speaking) is a must.