Corporate Counsel at Andela

About the Role

• The Corporate Counsel will be an experienced generalist reporting directly to the Deputy General Counsel.
• This role provides, in a consultative approach, legal guidance to internal clients at various levels in the corporation.
• This person will interact with senior executives, including the CEO, COO and CFO, and will work remotely with the Deputy General Counsel who is located in New York.
• Among other things, the ideal candidate is likeable but firm when necessary, will possess business savvy, be able to understand and recommend constructive solutions to complex issues, apply a results oriented approach to get things done, exhibit an ability to balance legal and business perspectives so as not to interfere with the flow of the business, have a proven track record in drafting and negotiating contracts with a firm understanding of the market Andela is in and will have been embraced by their business counterparts as an indispensable part of their team.

Key Responsibilities of the Role

• Advising senior management and business partners on all aspects of commercial transactions.
• Negotiating and drafting M&A transactions.
• Support Andela’s sales organization (new sales and partner experience).
• Working on financing transactions, including an initial public offering.
• Intellectual curiosity to gain a deep understanding of regulations impacting the business and the ability to translate that understanding into actionable guidance for the business teams.
• Negotiating and drafting contracts--large and small.
• Advising on the business terms of established commercial agreements.
• Creating and revising applicable terms and conditions.
• Advising and assisting partner experience team to resolve customer concerns.
• Managing corporate governance, including board and shareholder materials.
• Reviewing advertising and marketing materials, website content and press releases to ensure compliance with legal requirements.
• Creating and implementing corporate policies.
• Drafting/reviewing incentive compensation plans.
• Advising on employment law matters, including disputes with competitors regarding non-compete and non-solicit agreements.
• Advising on intellectual property matters, including proactive cease and desist demands.

Minimum Experience Required

• 7+ years of relevant legal experience
• Prior experience as a company-side corporate lawyer at a law firm
• Prior in-house experience is preferred, and some experience with employment law and international law would be ideal.
• Law Degree

Job Qualifications / Experience Requirements:

• Comfortable working in an entrepreneurial, dynamic, fast-paced environment.
• Excellent interpersonal skills, especially in contract negotiations. Easygoing negotiating style is a must.
• Ability to multi-task and prioritize.
• Ability to get things done quickly without sweating the small stuff.
• Business savvy and customer-service oriented approach to facilitate achievement of business objectives.
• Self-motivated and able to work independently with minimal supervision, but also to accept direction from the Deputy General Counsel.
• Collegial style, team player with excellent independent judgment.
• Superior contract drafting skills–understand the “power of the pen.”
• Excellent communication (verbal, written and listening) skills.

EPIC Values Alignment:

• Demonstrable commitment to the learning & development of people and technology
• The ability to learn new things fast enough to amaze your friends and family

Interested?

• If the above sounds like an exciting role to you, please tell us why you believe you’re a good fit and we’ll be in touch.

Benefits & Compensation

• Full-time compensation
• Full medical coverage
• Breakfast, lunch and snacks provided daily
• Beautiful working environment
• Opportunity to work with the brightest minds on the planet
• Oh, and a chance to change the world!