Deputy General Counsel

4 weeks ago

Chicago, Illinois, United States Riverside Insights Full time
Job Description

The Deputy General Counsel (Deputy GC) is a key member of the Legal team, reporting directly to the General Counsel (GC). This role supports the GC in overseeing Legal's day-to-day operations and provides exposure to a broad range of legal topics relevant to the business. The Deputy GC not only provides legal advice but also serves as a trusted strategic partner for the business, helping to accelerate growth in a responsible and sustainable manner.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Lead the review, drafting, and negotiation of agreements covering a broad range of Riverside's operations, such as software licenses, data privacy agreements, and professional services agreements.
  • Own and revitalize the company's contract management process, ensuring compliance and efficiency.
  • Identify areas of opportunity to leverage artificial intelligence and other transformative technologies to improve the Legal department's operations.
  • Provide strategic advice on data privacy and cybersecurity issues relevant in the K-12 and clinical spaces.
  • Guide colleagues with sound legal advice on employment and benefits topics.
  • Help the company protect and maximize the value of its intellectual property assets by managing an organization-wide IP governance program.

Requirements:

  • JD (law degree)
  • Minimum 5 years' experience practicing law in a law firm, in-house, or government setting.
  • Located in Chicago, IL or Atlanta, GA.
  • Admission to practice law in Illinois or Georgia.
  • Customer service oriented and strong relationship management skills.
  • Solid grasp of key provisions and negotiating points relevant to commercial contracts.
  • Proficient in leveraging emerging technologies (e.g., AI) in the legal context.
  • Exceptional drafting, organizational, and time management skills.
  • Proficiency in summarizing key contract terms and representing such information in digestible formats.
  • Familiarity with intellectual property laws, especially trademarks and copyrights, including international IP laws and regulations.
  • Ability to effectively collaborate and direct external counsel on complex legal matters.

Benefits:

  • Medical, Dental, and Vision plans
  • Company paid basic life and AD&D insurance
  • Company paid short-term and long-term disability
  • Supplemental life insurance options
  • Company paid Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
  • Retirement plan with discretionary company matching
  • Flexible Spending Account (FSA) and Health Savings Account (HSA) options
  • Premium subscription to Calm for employee and dependents
  • Company paid time off (PTO)
  • 13 named holidays, 2 floating holidays, and 4 early-release half days
  • Flexible work arrangements
  • Work-from-home expense reimbursement
  • Tuition Reimbursement Program
  • Company orientation and 30/60/90 Day Onboarding

Riverside Insights is a growth-focused business on a mission to elevate one billion lives globally by 2030 through research-based assessments and technology for educational professionals, students, clinical and behavioral health clients, and workforce talent.

Riverside Insights is an Equal-opportunity Employer: Riverside Insights provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.

Our Commitment to Diversity & Inclusion: At Riverside Insights, every employee has the right to a welcoming and inclusive workplace where their diverse backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives are valued and celebrated.

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