Senior Assistant General Counsel, Galileo Financial Technologies
IP and Technology Transactions
$172.8-297k
Global payments processing platform
Open for applications
Global payments processing platform
501-1000 employees
Open for applications
$172.8-297k
501-1000 employees
Company mission
Galileo's mission is to expanding the financial frontier by powering the world's most innovative Fintechs.
Role
Who you are
- The ideal candidate will have a proven track record of drafting and negotiating sophisticated agreements related to intellectual property, technology licensing, data privacy, and commercial transactions
- J.D. degree from an accredited law school and admission to at least one state bar
- 7+ years of legal experience with a focus on SaaS, technology transactions, and intellectual property
- Strong understanding of software licensing, open source software, cloud computing, and data privacy laws
- Excellent drafting, negotiation, and communication skills
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment
- Sound business judgment and strategic thinking skills
Desirable
- Experience in the technology or SaaS industry, including artificial intelligence
- Familiarity with international data privacy regulations
- CIPP/US or other relevant privacy certifications
What the job involves
- We are seeking an experienced attorney to join our legal team and play a crucial role in navigating complex legal issues surrounding our SaaS offerings and technology transactions
- This role demands a strategic thinker who can provide insightful legal counsel while collaborating effectively with cross-functional teams
- Drafting and Negotiating Agreements:
- Structure, draft, and negotiate a wide range of agreements, including SaaS subscription agreements, software licenses, technology partnerships, IP licensing, and data processing agreements
- Ensure compliance with applicable laws and regulations, including data privacy and security requirements (e.g., GDPR, CCPA)
- Develop and maintain template agreements for efficient and consistent contract management
- Intellectual Property (IP) Counseling:
- Provide strategic guidance on IP protection, enforcement, and commercialization strategies
- Advise on copyright, trademark, trade secret, and patent matters in the context of software and technology transactions
- Manage IP portfolio and conduct due diligence in M&A and other corporate transactions
- Technology Transactions:
- Support the development, commercialization, and licensing of technology and IP assets
- Structure and negotiate complex transactions involving software, e-commerce, fintech, and media content
- Advise on technology-related regulatory and compliance issues
- Data Privacy and Security:
- Stay abreast of evolving data privacy laws and regulations
- Ensure contractual arrangements adequately address data privacy and security risks
- Assist in developing and implementing data privacy policies and procedures
- General Legal Counsel:
- Provide legal support on a range of matters related to SaaS offerings, technology transactions, and general business operations
- Work closely with cross-functional teams (e.g., product, engineering, sales) to address legal issues and mitigate risks
- Stay updated on legal and industry developments relevant to the company's business
Our take
The global neobanking market is still growing at a staggering rate, valued at more than $50 billion and forecast to grow 50% annually for the foreseeable future. While companies like Revolut, Monzo, and Wise have been at the forefront of this digital revolution, Galileo has been a major background player.
In essence, the 2001-founded company provides some of the world’s leading fintechs (including the aforementioned Monzo and Wise), with the software and infrastructure they need to issue cards, process payments, and build innovative digital banking products.
The Fintech industry as a whole sat up and took notice when SoFi acquired Galileo for $1.2 billion in 2020, a year before going public. However, it's worth noting that since then, Galileo has continued operating as an independent subsidiary.
The hiring of financial industry veteran Derek White as CEO, and new partnerships with the likes of Fundbox and Global Rewards indicates that business is still booming for Galileo, while the company also looks to be exploring new, potentially very lucrative avenues in the crypto industry.
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Company
Funding (2 rounds)
Oct 2019
$77m
SERIES A
May 2014
$8.3m
SERIES A
Total funding: $85.3m
Company benefits
- Comprehensive medical, dental, vision and life insurance benefits
- Generous vacation and holidays
- Paid parental leave for eligible employees
- 401(k) and education on retirement planning Retirement plans and planning
- Tuition reimbursement on approved programs
- Monthly contribution up to $200 to help you pay off your student loans
- Great health & well-being benefits including: telehealth parental support, subsidized gym program
- Fully stocked kitchen (snacks and drinks)
Company values
- Clients’ interest first – To take care of clients’ interests is to best serve Galileo's interests.
- Run after problems – Ensure they execute with excellence and make sure “things” do not fall through the cracks.
- Embrace diversity – Everyone should feel welcome, included and able to contribute.
- Get to the truth – Galileo can only make the best decisions if they have the right data, all of the perspectives, and if they align on the guiding principles.
- Make your footprint bigger than your foot – Selfless acts elevate the impact of Galileo's collective individual efforts.
- Do the right thing – If you’re not sure, do the harder thing.
- Be gritty. Be accountable – Set ambitious goals, be gritty, be accountable.
- Help People Grow – If we take care of our people, they will take care of our clients.
- Iterate, learn, innovate – We are all responsible for Innovation.
- Be Galileo missionaries – Galileo must be durable over the long term to achieve their mission - be a missionary.
- Don't Forget to Smile – Our ambition is contagious: it makes us smile to see people inside and outside of Galileo succeed.
Company HQ
Sandy, UT
Articles
Leadership
Derek White
(CEO, not founder)Served as VP of Global FSI Cloud at Google before joining Galileo. Prior to this they were the Vice Chair & Chief Digital Officer at U.S. Bank. Previously spent almost a decade in senior roles at Barclays, including spells as Chief Customer Experience Officer, Global Retail & Business Banking, and Groupwide Chief Digital & Design Officer.
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