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The Opportunity
We are looking for an Deputy General Counsel with a strong background in marketing and business development contracts in a fast-paced corporate environment. The right candidate will have experience working in the context and speed of a cutting-edge technology company, and is passionate about both directing at a high-level and digging into the details.
Root is a “work where it works best” company. Meaning we will support you working in whatever location that works best for you across the US. We will continue to have our headquarters in Columbus. While remote work with frequent travel to Columbus could be supported, the ideal candidate would be able to work hybrid within the greater Columbus area.
Salary Range: $147,760 - $184,200 (LTI Eligible)
How You Will Make an Impact
Draft, review and negotiate complex technology, software, SaaS, digital and channel marketing agreements, distribution and referral marketing agreements, technology licensing agreements, test agreements, day to day technology and facilities agreements, engagement letters, professional service, business development and other commercial agreements, including data privacy/data security agreements, requests for proposals (RFPs), and NDAs.
Negotiate and draft agreements related to strategic partnerships, joint development, IP acquisitions, and privacy matters.
Review and make recommendations for negotiating Master Services Agreements, new SOWs, renewals, and amendments with current vendors and assist with onboarding of new vendors.
Serve as subject matter expert with respect to state and federal privacy and consumer protection laws, draft privacy notices and other consents, provide high quality and timely data privacy and information security related advice to internal stakeholders and offer pragmatic actionable guidance and solutions on the application, impact and implementation of applicable privacy and data protection laws.
Partner with product managers, data scientists, and engineers to support app development, e-commerce, digital marketing, and partnership relationships, by advising on security and privacy matters.
Serve as subject matter expert in all areas related to privacy law.
Collaborate with business partners and provide strategic legal and business advice to facilitate long-term relationships with key business partners.
Develop and enhance internal legal policies, compliance programs, and legal playbooks.
Act as a trusted advisor on general legal matters including key risks and strategies.
Manage numerous projects and complex matters simultaneously while meeting deadlines.
Work cross-functionally with finance, compliance, business development, engineering, product, and other teams to drive business results.
This position reports directly to the General Counsel.
What You Will Need to Succeed
Undergraduate and law degree from an ABA accredited law school;
Impeccable academic credentials (top 10%), law review, and clerkship, preferred;
Active membership in at least one U.S. state bar with 7+ years of experience in mid- to large-sized law firm and/or in house roles; experience at high-growth tech company greatly preferred.
Minimum 3 years of experience drafting and negotiating complex technology, software, SaaS, professional service, business development and other commercial agreements.
Extensive experience with U.S. privacy laws and contributing to privacy compliance preferred. Relevant technical certifications such as a Certified Information Security Manager (CISM), Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP), or Certified Information Privacy Professional (CIPP) or other relevant certifications offered by the International Association of Privacy Professionals greatly preferred.
Strong critical thinking, business acumen, and excellent judgment.
Ability to work independently, manage multiple priorities, and adapt in a fast-paced, high-growth environment.
Exceptional drafting and legal technical skills with a keen eye for detail.
Comfortable providing legal guidance on short timelines with limited information and executing business decisions involving legal risks.
Preferred passion and experience in Fintech, with a desire to learn more about the industry.
Exemplary integrity and business ethics, with the ability to maintain confidentiality of sensitive information
Studies have shown that women and people of color are less likely to apply to jobs unless they meet every single qualification. At Root, Inc., we are dedicated to building a diverse and inclusive workplace, so if you’re excited about this role but your past experience doesn’t align perfectly with every qualification in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyway!
At Root, we judge people based on the merit of their work, not who they are. If you are passionate about what this role entails and solving real problems, we encourage you to apply. We want to learn about you and what you can add to our team.
We’re harnessing the power of technology to revolutionize insurance. Using machine learning and mobile telematic platforms, we’ve built one of the most innovative FinTech companies in the world. And we’re just getting started.
Our success is in large part due to our unwavering standards in hiring. We recognize that our products are only as good as the people building and promoting them. We want individuals who find solutions by going through the cycle of ideation to implementation with curiosity, rigor, and an analytical lens. Ask anyone who works here and you’ll hear similar reasons for why they joined:
Autonomy—for assertive self-starters, the opportunities to contribute are limitless.
Impact—by challenging the way it’s always been done, we solve problems that have a big impact on our business.
Collaboration—we encourage rich discussion and civil debate at every turn.
People—we are inspired by the collection of crazy-smart people around us.