What are the responsibilities and job description for the General Counsel / VP, Legal position at Lakeside Software?
About the Role
We are seeking a strategic and business-oriented Vice President, Legal to serve as the Company’s chief legal advisor, providing counsel to the executive team, board of directors, and management on all legal, regulatory, and compliance matters. This leader will be responsible for overseeing all legal aspects of the company’s operations, including corporate governance, compliance, contract negotiation, intellectual property, employment law, and risk management. This role requires a seasoned legal professional that can enhance our legal framework to support the growth of the Company.
Key Responsibilities- Serve as the primary legal advisor to the executive team and board
- Build and lead the Company’s legal function, including selecting and managing outside counsel as needed
- Provide guidance on global corporate governance, board matters, and compliance frameworks
- Oversee negotiation and structuring of global customer, vendor, and partner agreements. Ensure templates, processes, and playbooks scale efficiency with the business
- Manage global corporate governance, entity structure, and securities compliance
- Advise on employment law, data privacy, and intellectual property protection
- Develop and maintain compliance programs covering data security, privacy, and governance
- Support M&A, fundraising, and strategic partnerships, including due diligence and integration
- Juris Doctor (JD) degree from an accredited law school and admission to practice law
- 10 years of legal experience, with significant commercial experience in SaaS or technology companies
- Strong understanding of cloud compliance and security (SOC2, ISO, DORA, etc.)
- Strong background in commercial contracting, data privacy, corporate governance, and employment law
- Proven ability to manage complex legal issues and provide practical business-oriented solutions
- Seasoned in, and comfortable with, leading on contract negotiations with customers and suppliers
- Excellent negotiation, communication, and leadership skills
- Experience working in a fast-paced, high-growth, global environments
- Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance
- Flexible Spending
- Short & Long Term Disability Insurance
- Company Paid Life & Voluntary Life & AD&D Insurance
- 401(k) matching
- 11 Days Observed Holidays
- 20 Days PTO
- 5 Days Paid Sick Time
- Opportunities for career development and growth
- A collaborative and supportive team culture