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We’re GeoComply! We are at the forefront of geolocation, cybersecurity, and anti-fraud innovation, developing and delivering cutting-edge technologies to help ensure regulatory compliance, combat bad online actors, alleviate user friction, and protect businesses from fraud.
Achieving significant business and revenue growth over the past three years and dubbed a tech “Unicorn,” GeoComply has been trusted by leading global brands and regulators for over ten years. Our compliance-grade geolocation technology solutions are installed on over 400 million devices and analyze over 12 billion transactions a year.
At the heart of it all is the people, united by a deep commitment to problem-solving and revolutionizing how people and businesses use the internet to instill confidence in every online interaction. With teams across five countries, three continents, and a global customer base, we have no plans to slow down.
GeoComply seeks a Legal Counsel to join our dynamic and growing Legal team, supporting strategic initiatives and ensuring legal compliance within our fast-paced, tech-driven environment. This role focuses on a diverse mix of commercial contracting, product counseling, privacy, and intellectual property (IP) matters. Reporting to the Director of Commercial & Product Legal, the successful candidate will provide day-to-day legal guidance, collaborating with cross-functional teams to drive business objectives while mitigating legal risk.
Key Responsibilities Commercial Contracting: Support commercial contracting processes by drafting, reviewing, and negotiating a variety of agreements, including SaaS and licensing contracts, ensuring alignment with business and legal requirements.
Product Counseling: Provide legal guidance on product development, from ideation through launch, ensuring compliance with applicable laws and regulations, including privacy and data protection standards.
IP and Licensing: Assist in managing IP assets, including drafting and reviewing licensing agreements, supporting patent initiatives, and protecting GeoComply’s intellectual property.
Privacy & Data Governance: Ensure products and services comply with global privacy laws, including GDPR, CCPA, and other relevant standards, working closely with our privacy and compliance teams.
Risk Management & Compliance: Identify and address potential legal risks in commercial transactions and product development, proposing practical solutions to mitigate exposure.
Legal Process Optimization: Contribute to the continuous improvement of legal processes by implementing best practices and exploring innovative legal technologies.
Qualifications Law degree (LLB, LLM, JD) and Bar membership in a relevant US state and/or Canadian province.
A proven track record of legal experience in commercial contracting, technology transactions, privacy, and IP matters within a law firm and/or in-house legal department, preferably in the tech industry.
Ability to draft, review, and negotiate a diverse range of complex commercial and technology licensing contracts, and support the development of contract templates.
Solid understanding of existing and emerging privacy, data protection and intellectual property laws.
Strong communication skills with the ability to translate complex legal issues into actionable advice for business stakeholders.
Highly organized, responsive, and capable of managing multiple priorities in a dynamic environment.
Preferred Qualifications Experience working in-house in a high-growth technology environment.
Experience in regulated industries, especially gaming or financial services.
Familiarity with legal operations management and technology adoption.
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Interested in joining our team? Send us your resume and a cover letter. We can’t wait to meet you!
Commitment to Diversity and Equity.
If you don’t tick every box in this job description, please don’t rule yourself out. Research suggests that women and other people in underrepresented groups tend to only apply if they meet every requirement. We focus on hiring people who value inclusion, collaboration, adaptability, courage, and integrity rather than ticking boxes, so if this resonates with you, please apply.
Why GeoComply?
Joining the GeoComply team means you’ll be part of an award-winning company to work, learn and grow. We are fast-paced, high-impact, and have a can-do team culture.
GeoComply culture thrives on a dynamic mix of in-person energy and independent focus and we champion a hybrid work model that blends the energy of in-person collaboration with the flexibility to work from home. Our 3-day in-office policy fosters teamwork and innovation, while also recognizing the importance of individual work styles and needs.
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