Director of Legal

About Versapay For growing businesses that need to accomplish more with less, Versapay’s Accounts Receivable Efficiency Suite simplifies the invoice-to-cash process by automating invoicing, facilitating B2B payments, and streamlining cash application with AI. Versapay integrates natively with top ERPs, while allowing businesses to collect with a self-serve payment portal and collaborate with customers and teammates to resolve what automation alone can’t. Owned by Great Hill Partners, Versapay’s employee base spans the U.S. and Canada with offices in Atlanta and Miami. With 10,000 customers and 5M+ companies transacting, Versapay facilitates 110M+ transactions and $170B+ in payments volume annuallyThink you might be the next Veep to join? Read on!!Our Values⭐️ We obsess over our customers.⭐️ We help each other.⭐️ We embrace diversity.⭐️ We find better ways.⭐️ We get things done.⭐️ We own it.As Director of Legal, you will integrate deep legal expertise with strategic leadership to help mitigate risk, ensure regulatory compliance, and guide information decision-making that safeguards and propels Versapay’s success.The ideal candidate is a dynamic, agile legal strategist with expertise in technology, privacy, and regulatory compliance—someone who thrives in fast-paced, innovative environments and sees this role as a platform to drive transformative legal frameworks, fuel business growth, and accelerate their ascent into broader executive leadership.Reporting directly to the General Counsel, you will be involved in all legal and compliance operations of the company. From customer and vendor contract negotiations to privacy and compliance matters to entity management and board meetings — you’ll have the opportunity to learn new things and leverage existing expertise.You will partner with the Director of Compliance and be a member of Versapay’s cross-functional Compliance Management Committee. You will also directly engage with and be a trusted advisor to Versapay’s C-suite.You’ll need a Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited law school and admission to practice in at least one jurisdiction. You should have between 3-5 years of legal experience, either with an established law firm or in-house in a technology or software-related environment. There is a strong preference for individuals with privacy and/or payments experience. Entrepreneurial drive with a passion for innovation and a desire to shape your role and career path. What you'll do:
Lead Contract Negotiations: draft, review, and negotiate contracts including software licensing, vendor, and partnership agreements.
Support Compliance Initiatives: assisting in the development, implementation, and updating of internal policies and procedures.
Provide Cross-Functional Collaboration: Collaborate with cross-functional teams (e.g., product, finance, engineering) to evaluate and address legal risks associated with products and services.
Identify and Remediate Risk: Proactively identify potential legal issues and propose innovative, practical solutions.
Drive Efficiency: Assist in streamlining legal processes and contributing to continuous improvement within the legal department. What you'll bring to the team: Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited law school and admitted to practice in at least one jurisdiction within the US3+ of legal experience, preferably in technology or software-related environmentsSelf-Starter with follow through: High motivation, drive and strong prioritization. Can work independently to bring all assigned work to completion with speed and accuracy.Trusted advisor to senior leadership within the company Additional Information #LI-RemoteAll of our Veeps live out our core values:We look for excellence: individuals that are better than we are and not only meet our values but bring value to our teams.Research shows that while men apply to jobs when they meet an average of 60% of the criteria, women and other marginalized folks tend to only apply when they check every box. Think you have what it takes, but not sure you check every box? Apply to the role anyways. We’d love to talk and determine together whether you could be a great fit!We are committed to providing an environment that is inclusive and accessible. Versapay is an equal opportunity employer and considers all applicants for employment without discrimination. Please let us know if accommodation for the recruitment/interview process is required and we will work with you to make sure your needs are addressed.

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