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SmartFinancial is a leading insurance technology company working on building tools to make the insurance shopping process better, simpler and more effective. We are looking for a highly qualified Legal Counsel to oversee the legal aspects of our rapidly growing insurance technology company. You will ensure that the company operates within the law at all times, offer counsel on legal issues, review and negotiate contracts and advise leadership teams on business strategies. The successful candidate will be able to ensure legal compliance and limit risk exposure.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Give accurate and timely counsel to executives in a variety of legal topics including (Privacy Laws, Telemarketing Laws, Labor laws, Corporate finance, etc.)
• Review and negotiate contracts with partners and clients
• Provide expert and strategic legal advice to the executive team
• Set internal governance policies and manage the impact of external factors
• Evaluate and weigh multiple inputs and impacts of any decision or course of action
• Anticipate issues and estimate risks strategically
• Identify proactive solutions that will eliminate or mitigate risks
• Draft agreements that minimize risks and maximize legal rights
• Deal with complex, significant matters that cut across legal and related areas
• Keep abreast of legislative changes

REQUIREMENTS

• Proven general counseling experience in a business environment
• Overall broad legal knowledge of (TCPA, CCPA, CAN-SPAM, corporate laws, litigation, labor law)
• Well-versed in how businesses operate with financial acumen
• High degree of professional ethics, integrity, and gravitas
• Excellent judgment and analytical skills
• First-class interpersonal and communication skills
• J.D. degree with at least 6 years of legal experience either in-house or at a law firm
• MA or BSc in Business Administration will be considered an asset
• M&A Experience is a plus