Compensation Overview

Beacon Platform, a cutting-edge financial technology company that provides a cloud-native cross-asset trading and risk management platform for financial services companies, is looking for an experienced Commercial Counsel to join our team. As a key member of our Legal and Compliance team, reporting directly to the Chief Operating Officer (COO), you will be responsible for providing expert legal advice and support on a variety of matters, with a primary focus on Platform as a Service (PaaS) and Software as a Service (SaaS) complex license agreement drafting and negotiations, intellectual property (IP) strategy, compliance with global privacy regulations and security requirements.

• Contract Negotiation and Drafting:
• Lead negotiations and draft complex commercial agreements, including software licensing agreements, service level agreements (SLAs), partnership agreements, app distribution agreements, NDAs, statements of work (SOWs), and vendor agreements.
• Establish thoughtful standards for our customers and partners, based on regulatory environments and market standards.
• Build strong rapport and collaborate with compliance, security, go-to-market, and product teams to ensure comprehensive legal support across all business functions.
• Provide holistic legal support in non-standard negotiations and financial arrangements.

• Intellectual Property (IP) Strategy Management:
• Develop and implement strategies to safeguard the company’s intellectual property rights.
• Advise on IP-related disputes, infringement matter, and licensing agreements.

• Compliance and Privacy:
• Stay updated on global privacy laws and regulations, especially GDPR and other data protection laws.
• Provide guidance to internal stakeholders on privacy compliance matters, data privacy impact assessments, and implementation of necessary measures.

• Risk Assessment and Mitigation:
• Effectively communicate legal risks and provide legal support in developing creative solutions to balance business priorities with risk mitigation.
• Conduct thorough risk assessments for new projects, products, or services and advise on risk management strategies.

• Legal Advisory and Support:
• Offer legal counsel and support to various departments including sales, marketing, product development, and finance.
• Conduct legal research, monitor industry trends, and keep the company informed of relevant legal developments affecting the technology sector.

• Qualifications:
• Juris Doctor (JD) degree from an accredited law school and active bar membership in good standing.
• Minimum of 10 years of progressive legal experience, ideally with substantial in-house experience at a technology company.
• Expertise in intellectual property law
• Proven track record in negotiating and drafting complex commercial agreements.
• Deep understanding of global privacy regulations.
• Strong communication skills with the ability to collaborate effectively with internal and external stakeholders.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills with a proactive approach to addressing legal issues.

• Additional Information: 
• This is a full-time position based at our New York office.  However remote candidates will be considered. The successful candidate will play a pivotal role in supporting our company’s growth and success in the competitive SaaS and PaaS industry. 
• If you possess the required qualifications and are enthusiastic about contributing to a one of the leading technology companies, we encourage you to apply and be part of our innovative team.

Expected salary $225,000 - $250,000 

What You’ll Love About Beacon

• Unlimited PTO - This isn’t your typical unlimited PTO plan. All employees take at least 
• 20 days off a year. After that? Take the time off you need to strike the perfect work/life balance for you.
• 10 paid company holidays
• 401k match
• Charitable donation match
• Access to Udemy - An online learning and teaching marketplace with over 185,000 courses. Learn programming, marketing, data science, or brush up on your public speaking and writing skills.
• Company Culture - Our employees have a voice and can make a big impact across the organization. A lot of people in large companies don’t feel connected to what they’re doing and feel like they’re put in a box. Here you will have the freedom to be creative and innovative. We’re looking for smart and driven people to help get us to the next level.