Chief Legal Officer

3 weeks ago


San Jose, California, United States Fortera Full time

Job Title: Chief Legal Officer

Job Summary: We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Chief Legal Officer to join our team at Fortera. As a key member of our executive leadership team, you will provide legal advice and support to our CEO, Board of Directors, and other stakeholders on a wide range of regulatory, compliance, and business matters.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Oversee corporate legal matters, including corporate governance, board meetings, general securities matters, intellectual property, business development activities, and compliance with applicable laws and regulations.
  • Develop and implement efficient strategies for managing legal matters, including activities to be performed in-house or through third-party providers.
  • Represent Fortera in interactions with regulatory authorities and other global agencies, as appropriate, that may affect the company's development and commercialization plans.
  • Engage in contract negotiation processes, working closely with external parties to achieve favorable outcomes while protecting the organization's interests and ensuring compliance with legal requirements.
  • Contribute to the development of legal strategies and initiatives, leveraging your expertise in document drafting to support the achievement of organizational goals and objectives.

Requirements:

  • 15+ years of experience practicing law, with a demonstrated focus on drafting and reviewing legal documents in a corporate or business environment.
  • Strong understanding of contract law, corporate law, and relevant regulatory frameworks, with the ability to apply legal principles to real-world business scenarios.
  • Excellent drafting and editing skills, with meticulous attention to detail and the ability to communicate complex legal concepts clearly and effectively.
  • Proven ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously, prioritize tasks, and meet deadlines in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
  • Experience advising c-suite executives and board members on a variety of legal matters.
  • Prior track record of hiring, leading, and developing a team of legal professionals.

What We Offer:

  • Competitive base salary commensurate with experience of $250,000 - $300,000.
  • Annual bonus and pre-IPO incentive stock options.
  • 100% company-funded Medical, Dental, Vision, Life & Disability coverages for employees.
  • Health Savings Account and Flexible Spending Account options.
  • Tax deferred & Roth 401k.
  • Paid vacation days (increased with tenure), 12 paid holidays, and unlimited PTO for exempt employees.

Fortera is an Equal Opportunity Employer: We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, disability status or any other status protected by applicable law.



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