Assistant General Counsel, Dandy

• The ability to operate in ambiguity and make quick, and sound, decisions
• A bias for speed and comfort with getting to 70% of the right answer quickly
• Relentless focus on business outcomes over pure legal risk mitigation
• Strong dispute resolution skills and high empathy
• Relentlessly positive attitude, strong sense of humor, and the ability to have fun at work
• An unstoppable drive to win and build an iconic, category-defining, business
• 8+ years of experience as a lawyer generally
• 2+ years of experience in a corporate legal role, public company experience a plus
• 3+ years of experience in-house at a tech company, B2B startups preferred
• A proven track record in executive leadership or a demonstrable ability to get there
• JD, LL.B, or equivalent degree
• Admitted to the bar and in good standing or otherwise authorized to practice law (e.g., have registered in-house status) in the state in which the position is located

• Dandy is hiring a skilled and deeply business-minded Assistant General Counsel to work with and report to the General Counsel to help drive not only the company’s legal function (including IP, commercial contracts, corporate, employment, dispute resolution, etc) but also to drive meaningful P&L value for the business by providing commercially savvy guidance to Dandy’s leadership team from the perspective of legal risks and opportunities
• Partner with the General Counsel to build the legal function from the ground up, providing appropriate risk management to all aspects of Dandy’s business while encouraging rapid growth
• Draft and negotiate Dandy’s commercial agreements with customers and partners, with an eye toward efficiency and mutually beneficial commercial outcomes
• Implement regulatory compliance structures across Dandy’s business, particularly around medical devices/healthcare and employment
• Anticipate and handle any dispute-related matters in a cost-effective way that benefits Dandy and its customers
• Execute Dandy’s intellectual property strategy across copyrights, patents, trademarks, and trade secrets to protect Dandy’s innovative systems and software for improving the day-to-day work and outcomes of dentists everywhere
• Handle corporate matters (financings, M&A, etc) and implement and administer Dandy’s equity compensation program
• Advise Dandy’s founders and executive team on legal matters generally and act as trusted advisor on all matters of risk

• Comprehensive health plans: Your health is our top priority. We offer a range of comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans so you can choose what works best for you. Some plans include employer contributions to Health Savings Accounts (HSAs), and we offer options that cover 100% of employee-only premiums.
• Flexibility, built-in: At Dandy, we flex-first, which means trusting you to own your day and deliver, working where and how you want. We believe that by embracing flexibility, we empower everyone to balance work and life in the way that works best for them. Some roles need to be on-site due to the nature of the work.
• Investing in your wellbeing: Your wellbeing is more than just physical health—that’s why our benefits are designed to support you in all aspects of life. From mental health resources included in our healthcare plans to perks like pet insurance, a gym stipend, and access to discount platforms like Perkspot, we offer a range of programs to help you feel your best—inside and outside of work.
• Shared Success: We believe in shared success—when the business wins, our employees do too. Through performance-based bonuses and equity opportunities, our team shares in the impact we create together.

Total funding: $4.4m

Dentistry, a $400B industry, has long relied on outdated practices. Dandy was created to modernize and simplify dental operations by integrating technology into every aspect of the dental practice. Its goal is to streamline workflows, making dental practices more efficient and easier to manage.