About Vercel:

At Vercel, we are building an open-source developer tools platform that enables developers to build and iterate on the web without sinking time and money into DevOps. We are a remote-first and globally distributed team, and we want to shape the future of the web by making cloud computing accessible to everyone. Our philosophy is based on the principles of learning, collaboration, transparency, experimentation, and passion.

• We are goal-driven and dedicated
• We use our own tools every day
• We thrive together with our community
• We are customer-obsessed
• We believe in people's ability to grow

About the Role:

We are looking for a Head of Legal to be the “backbone” of our business and ensure we continue our rapid growth in a way that is sensible and well-advised. You will advise members of the Executive Team on critical legal and business matters, including corporate initiatives, expansion efforts, and M&A activities. The successful candidate will report to the VP of Finance and Business Operations

The ideal candidate would have substantial experience in both law firm and in-house roles (tech preferred) and is looking to continue developing in these spaces at a rapidly growing SaaS organization. This is a hands-on role that requires both a legal and business mind, often juggling multiple projects that demand this individual to be resourceful, action-orientation, and technically savvy. They will need to be able to work across levels and teams, adeptly handling competing priorities and rapid change. Your impeccable organization and communication skills make you an effective leader who enjoys the challenges of helping to build a great organization of talented individuals. Individuals who want to function solely as attorneys will not be successful in this role.

What You Will Do:

• Support sales, product, engineering, privacy compliance, marketing, IT operations, general procurement, and other corporate functions
• Own Commercial Agreements, including but not limited to: drafting and negotiating, including enterprise SaaS subscription, strategic partnership, data licensing, online terms and conditions, non-disclosure, and other agreements as needed
• Manage outside counsel, always seeking to find the best balance regarding cost and expertise and associated risks
• Responsible for building and maintaining legal operations and ad hoc business operations
• Provide advice and counsel on all legal topics, including compliance, risk management, sales and use tax, and global data protection and privacy issues
• Experience with cross border employment and transactions
• Partner with the finance and people team on managing Vercel's equity portfolio, Carta experience is a plus
• Experience in carrying out acquisitions & acquires
• Working with team members to strengthen internal controls, establish a comprehensive risk management framework, and improve the company's operational velocity (scalability)
• Provide guidance to the People Operations team on employment matters and collaborate on various employment agreements
• Attract, develop, direct, empower and drive performance from team
• Development of policies, procedures and training as needed
• Anticipate issues and estimate risks strategically
• Deal with external parties (regulators, external counsel, clients)

About You:

• Proven in-house experience advising technology companies (SaaS experience a plus) with an eye for business
• A minimum of 8 years of experience practicing law with a combination of law firm and in-house experience
• Overall broad legal knowledge (corporate law, litigations, employment law, data privacy, etc)
• Clear communicator, who can land messages across a wide variety of audiences as well as communicating clearly in a written manner. You are able to facilitate meaningful discussions and feedback gathering from others eloquently and with confidence.
• Well-versed in how businesses operate with financial competence, ability to strike a sensible and practical balance between legal risks and business objectives
• Previous experience at a public tech company a plus
• High degree of professional ethics and integrity
• Excellent judgement and analytical skills
• Admission to bar of good standing

Bonus If You:

• Experience at a SaaS software company and a venture-backed company
• Experience with any of the following technologies: Carta, Contract management system, Salesforce, Zoom, Google Drive, Slack

Benefits:

• Competitive compensation and stock options
• Inclusive Healthcare Package
• Flexible working style - 100% remote, with teammates located throughout the globe
• Learn and Grow - we provide mentorship and send you to events that help you build your network and skills
• Unlimited PTO - 4 weeks recommended per year. Take time when you need it.
• We will provide you the gear you need to do your role, and a WFH budget for you to outfit your space as needed

Vercel is committed to fostering and empowering an inclusive community within our organization. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, gender expression or identity, sexual orientation, national origin, citizenship, age, marital status, veteran status, disability status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Vercel encourages everyone to apply for our available positions, even if they don't necessarily check every box on the job description.