Associate Legal Counsel
Remote
Operations /
Full-Time /
Remote
At Windfall, we're on a mission to transform how organizations leverage people data. As we continue to innovate and expand our impact, we're seeking a highly motivated and pragmatic Associate Legal Counsel to join our growing team. This is an exceptional opportunity to play a pivotal role in shaping our contractual relationships, ensuring legal compliance, and mitigating risk as we navigate the exciting landscape of data-driven solutions. You'll be instrumental in enabling Windfall's continued success by providing timely and insightful legal guidance on a wide array of commercial agreements.
Our mission is to change how organizations perceive and use people data. We hold true to our core values of: (1) Be an excellent communicator; (2) Operate with transparency; (3) Provide leverage, not optimization; (4) Make a difference every day; and (5) Act with integrity and trust.
Responsibilities:
- Draft, review, and negotiate a broad range of commercial agreements, including master service agreements, vendor agreements, partnership agreements, data licensing agreements, and non-disclosure agreements.
- Provide practical and solutions-oriented legal advice to internal stakeholders across various departments, including sales, business development, product, and operations.
- Identify, assess, and communicate legal and commercial risks associated with business transactions, collaborating with relevant teams to develop mitigation strategies.
- Support the continuous improvement and development of contract templates, playbooks, and internal legal processes to bring greater efficiency to the contracting process.
- Conduct legal research and provide guidance on a variety of legal and business issues relevant to Windfall's operations, with a focus on contract law and data-related regulations.
- Ensure compliance with applicable laws and regulations in all contractual arrangements.
- Identify and improve operational efficiencies in the legal & contracting space. Research and implement technology tools to drive efficiency
- Build internal legal “playbooks” to ensure consistency in common negotiations.
- Assist in training business teams on contract-related matters and best practices.
- Contribute legal expertise to strategic initiatives, including fundraising and M&A.
- Handle miscellaneous legal tasks as needed, under the guidance of our COO.
Requirements:
- Juris Doctorate (J.D.) degree from an accredited law school.
- Active and in good standing with a State Bar.
- 3+ years of experience as an attorney, with a strong emphasis on contract drafting and negotiation, preferably in an in-house legal environment or a law firm with a commercial contracts practice.
- Experience with data privacy and security laws (e.g., GDPR, CCPA).
- Demonstrated ability to analyze complex legal issues, identify practical solutions, and communicate them clearly and concisely to both legal and non-legal audiences.
- Excellent written and verbal communication, interpersonal, and negotiation skills.
- Strong organizational skills and meticulous attention to detail.
- Ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously, prioritize effectively, and work autonomously in a fast-paced, high-growth environment.
- A self-starter with a strong work ethic and a desire to continuously learn and grow.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Familiarity with the technology or data industry.
- Experience contributing to the development of legal processes and contract management systems.
$150,000 - $180,000 a year
Additional Information:
The range displayed on each job posting reflects the minimum and maximum target for new hire salaries for the position across the United States. Within the range, individual pay is determined by work location and additional factors, including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training. We also offer a comprehensive benefits package, which you can explore on our careers site.
About Windfall
Windfall is a people intelligence and AI company that gives go-to-market teams actionable insights. By democratizing access to people data, organizations can intelligently prioritize go-to-market resources to drive greater business outcomes. Powered by best-in-class machine learning and artificial intelligence, Windfall activates insights into workflows that engage the right people for each respective organization. More than 1,500 data-driven organizations use Windfall to power their business. For more information, please visit www.windfall.com.
