General Counsel, Thrive

New England Based

Salary not provided

Expert level

Boston

Office located in Foxborough, MA

Outsourcing technology for cybersecurity, cloud, networking & IT

Job no longer available

Outsourcing technology for cybersecurity, cloud, networking & IT

1001+ employees

B2BSaaSCyber SecurityAutomationCloud Computing

Job no longer available

Salary not provided

Expert level

Boston

Office located in Foxborough, MA

1001+ employees

B2BSaaSCyber SecurityAutomationCloud Computing

Company mission

To be recognized as the leading technology service provider to the Mid-Market and sophisticated SMB clientele around the world.

Job

Company

Role

Who you are

Degree from an accredited law school
Bar membership in good standing
Unquestioned professionalism, ethics, and integrity
Strong business acumen
Over 15 years of prior experience at a top law firm or in-house, including at least 5-years of prior in-house counsel experience, including extensive experience in M&A and private equity transactions
Experience working with a global organization and familiarity with working cross-culturally and with those of diverse backgrounds and perspectives
Ability to think strategically, anticipate potential problems, and design creative solutions
Ability to anticipate, de-escalate, and resolve disagreements and complaints in a practical and constructive manner
Ability to convey information clearly, accurately, and appropriately to different audiences, including employees, senior leadership, and the public. Able to communicate legal findings and decisions briefly, simply, and persuasively

What the job involves

The General Counsel will be the chief legal officer at Thrive providing strategic legal advice to the leadership team
This individual will oversee the legal department, ensuring compliance with laws and regulations, managing risk, and representing the company in legal matters, including contract negotiations and litigation, while actively participating in key business decisions to mitigate legal risks and maximize opportunities
Serve as chief legal strategist, advising the CEO, Board, and executive leadership on all legal matters impacting the organization and oversee risk management across the enterprise
Oversee legal aspects of M&A and other strategic transactions, engaging and managing outside legal counsel as necessary
Oversee commercial contracting process, including master services agreements and related service orders, data protection agreements, non-disclosure agreements and other commercial documents
Oversee regulatory compliance, including data privacy (GDPR and similar legislation), labor, environmental, cybersecurity, and procurement regulations
Manage litigation, working closely with outside counsel as needed
Provide strategic legal advice to our management and business development teams
Provide legal oversight for all HR functions, ensuring compliance with labor laws, employment policies, and workforce strategies

Our take

Founded in 2001 as an IT service, Thrive has grown into an end-to-end solution for cybersecurity and Cloud offerings, helping businesses to evolve digitally and securely. Its services are used by the aerospace, social housing, education, retail and other industries.

Thrive has expanded its operations across North America, the Asia-Pacific, and Europe through more than 20 strategic acquisitions. Although it operates in a crowded field of Customer Experience and digital transformation companies, its numerous awards and robust portfolio have sustained its success for over two decades.

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Company

Company benefits

Comprehensive Benefits Package
Paid Annual Leave and Holidays
401K and Company Match
A Learning Company
Smart and Diverse Environment
Annual Company Events
Flexible Schedules
New Employee Referral Program

Company HQ

Foxborough, MA

Leadership

Rob Stephenson

(CEO (Not Founder))

Previously the Principal at 19 Technologies and was on the Board of Directors for Xand, formerly Access Northeast.

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