Job description
Join Summit Legal Partners, a premier law firm serving Fortune 500 clients and high-growth companies. We’re seeking an experienced Senior Legal Counsel to lead corporate and regulatory matters, craft complex contracts, and guide strategic initiatives with a focus on risk management, governance, and ethical compliance.
Based in New York, this role blends strategic leadership with hands-on legal work, collaborating cross-functionally with finance, operations, HR, and executive leadership.
We offer a competitive compensation package, comprehensive benefits, and a dynamic, inclusive culture that fosters professional growth and impact.
Responsibility
- Lead and manage corporate governance, securities filings, and board communications for US-based entities.
- Draft, negotiate, and finalize complex commercial contracts, licensing, and strategic alliances.
- Provide actionable regulatory compliance guidance across privacy, data security, anti-corruption, and trade controls.
- Conduct due diligence for mergers and acquisitions; support integration and post-closing matters.
- Assess and mitigate legal risk across business initiatives; advise on policy development.
- Coordinate cross-functional teams; manage external counsel and budget.
- Manage litigation risk and provide guidance on dispute resolution strategies.
Qualification
- J.D. from an ABA-accredited law school; admitted to practice in New York (or ability to obtain within 12 months).
- Minimum 7-10 years of corporate and compliance experience, preferably with significant exposure to tech/fast-growth sectors.
- Strong contract drafting and negotiation skills across commercial, vendor, and licensing agreements.
- Solid understanding of US securities laws, corporate governance, and regulatory frameworks (privacy, anti-corruption, data protection).
- Experience leading cross-functional projects and collaborating with executive leadership.
- Excellent analytical, communication, and problem-solving abilities; proactive, business-minded mindset.
- Ability to manage external counsel and budget; project management skills.