SVP General Counsel, Arcadia

• Experience: 15+ years of legal practice, including demonstrated success as in-house counsel and/or outstanding experience at a top law firm. Significant time spent as a General Counsel or senior legal leader in a high-growth SaaS or tech environment, including experience as a General Counsel or Chief Legal Officer at a publicly-traded company (preferably leading a company through an IPO or a direct listing)
• M&A Sophistication: Proven track record of leading legal work streams through the full lifecycle of an acquisition and integration
• Commercial Mindset: Demonstrated ability to distill complex legal problems into "streamlined, actionable advice" for fast-paced commercial teams. Very practical and business-oriented approach with strong attention to detail
• Employee Relations Savvy: Deep familiarity with employment law and the nuances of managing human capital during organizational change
• International Operations: The background vital to lead the legal operations of a company with significant international operations, including a large Indian subsidiary. Experience coordinating and communicating with an international team across multiple time zones
• Professional Credentials: J.D. with excellent academic credentials, and a state bar member in good standing in a state where Arcadia does business
• Work Style & Ethics: Client-service orientation and demonstrated success in handling competing deadlines for multiple internal partners with minimal supervision. Willingness to take feedback, learn, and grow; an ethos of continuous self-improvement. Outstanding judgment and uncompromising professional ethics

Desirable

• The General Counsel is the senior-most legal authority, responsible for architecting a legal function that drives business growth rather than merely managing risk
• This role is a "business-first" partner to the CEO and Board, tasked with enabling high-velocity sales, leading complex M&A integration work streams, and fostering a compliant yet innovative workplace through strategic employee relations
• Revenue & Sales Enablement:
• Commercial Catalyst: Partner with Sales and Product teams to streamline the "Lead-to-Cash" process, focusing on being "more commercial than cautious"
• Transaction Architecture: Lead negotiations for high-stakes SaaS contracts, IP licensing, and technology transactions with sophisticated counterparties
• Deal Desk Governance: Establish standardized contract playbooks and self-service legal tools to increase sales velocity and reduce the deal-cycle time
• M&A Integration & Corporate Governance:
• M&A Exploration : Provide legal support to the company through potential future rounds of fundraising, acquisitions, and critical partnerships
• Post-Acquisition Harmonization: Lead the legal "harmonization" of newly acquired entities, including entity rationalization and the consolidation of intellectual property portfolios
• Board Advisory & Strategy: Serve as the Corporate Secretary and primary liaison to the Board, advising on governance, ethics, and fiduciary duties
• Public Readiness: (Level 10 focus) Prepare the company for potential future capital events, including fundraising rounds, IPO readiness, or strategic divestitures
• Employee Relations & Human Capital:
• Labor Relations: Serve as the legal architect & partner for the People Team on sensitive employee relations (ER) matters, including executive compensation and performance management
• Cultural Alignment: Oversee the merging of employee policies and handbooks after an acquisition to ensure a unified corporate culture and adherence to labor laws
• Dispute Resolution: Mitigate risks related to workplace disputes and labor audits, acting as an advocate for the company’s "Employer Brand"
• Enterprise Risk & Compliance:
• Regulatory Navigation: Direct compliance across data privacy (GDPR/CCPA), cybersecurity, and industry-specific regulations
• Litigation & Vendor Management: Oversee all active litigation and optimize the use of outside counsel to ensure maximum ROI on legal spend