General Counsel

Single Digits is a global provider of comprehensive High-Speed Internet Access (HSIA) network management and monitoring solutions. We deliver full service, customized wireless and wired infrastructure support for businesses and service providers of all sizes. The Single Digits Business Access Portal™ software allows our customers to deliver their own branded experience with highly customizable service offerings.

About the Position: 

This position will report to the CEO and Board of Directors.  The individual selected for this role will advise on a variety of contract, intellectual property, data/privacy, employment, compliance, and business-related issues.  

Job Description: 

Contract drafting, reviewing, and negotiation.  Primarily operations-related agreements including entity formation documents, non-disclosure agreements, joinder agreements, employment agreements (including non-compete, non-solicit, and severance agreements), IP licenses, data licenses, SaaS agreements, SLA’s, vendor and supplier contracts, professional services contracts (including consulting, IT services, and web development services agreements), etc.  
 Advise in merger and acquisition deals, including performing legal diligence and drafting and negotiating relevant agreements.  
 Assess the business risk of contract provisions and business decisions, and effectively and concisely communicate these risks in writing to clients, catered to the clients preferred style. 
 Research legal questions (related to employment law, IP, data security/privacy, contract provisions, entity formation, etc.) and provide detailed, concise, business-oriented answers or suggestions. 
 Stay on top of changing regulations, laws, and industry standards and effectively work with a variety of business stakeholders to develop and implement practices that support innovation and growth while maintaining appropriate commercial risk 
Required Background:
 
J.D. from prestigious law school
Member in good standing with the State Bar of NH
7+ years' experience in transactional law, preferably in both a law-firm and in-house setting
Experience in finance and technology industry strongly preferred
Must be extremely well versed in transactional law with extensive experience drafting and negotiating contracts, in-particular; non-disclosure agreements, licensing agreements, and professional service agreements
Experience interfacing directly with clients
Required Skills:
 
Solution-driven, creative thinker with the ability to exercise appropriate legal judgement, risk assessment, and ability to provide practical advice and contract drafting that aligns with the Company's specific need
Must be able to work directly with and effectively communicate orally and in writing with senior management
High integrity and moral character; passionate, and engaged
 
Compensation and Benefits:
 Full Time Position- Exempt
 Wages commensurate with experience
 Medical
 Dental
 Vision
 Domestic Partner benefits
 401(k) with company match
 Voluntary Life/AD&D
 Employer Paid Basic Life
 Long Term Disability (LTD)
 Employee Assistance Program
 Health and Wellness Program
 Flexible Spending Account
 Holidays- 6 per calendar year
 Paid Time Off (PTO)
 Reimbursement Plans- gym, tuition, etc.
 

Equal employment opportunities (EEO) provided to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, Single Digits complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.

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