Corporate Counsel, Novata
EMEA
+ Participation in company stock option plan
1-5 days a week in office
ESG platform for private markets
Be an early applicant
ESG platform for private markets
101-200 employees
Be an early applicant
+ Participation in company stock option plan
1-5 days a week in office
101-200 employees
Company mission
To empower private markets to achieve a more sustainable and inclusive form of capitalism.
Role
Who you are
- Success in this role requires a collaborative, proactive, positive mindset and a passion for tackling both large and small tasks as we scale
- This role is ideal for a UK or EU-qualified lawyer with experience in both startups and law firms, who can seamlessly manage a variety of legal needs in a fast-paced environment
- Qualified to practice law in the EU or UK, with 5+ years of post-qualification experience, ideally with a mix of law firm and in-house experience in SaaS or tech companies
- Strong experience in contract negotiation and drafting with proven success in customer and vendor agreements
- A highly organized, proactive self-starter who thrives in dynamic, fast-paced environments and enjoys working on diverse projects with minimal supervision
- Deep expertise of EU and UK regulations, especially regarding sustainable finance and data privacy, as well as rules governing ESG software data providers and other areas of regulation relevant to online platforms
- Proven ability to independently manage high-volume contract negotiations and complex agreements with attention to detail with an ability to present complex ideas in easy-to-understand language
- Working experience in ESG and/or the financial services industry and coordinating with sales and product management departments
- Self-motivated, highly organized and process oriented with superb organizational skills
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with an ability to build relationships and confidently negotiate with a wide range of stakeholders
- Startup mentality: An enthusiastic, can-do attitude with a willingness to take on all types of tasks—no job is too big or too small
- High EQ and interpersonal skills. You should be people oriented, energetic, and confident with frequent client-facing interactions (via e-mail, phone, video conferencing, and in-person)
What the job involves
- Novata is seeking an experienced Corporate Counsel to support our rapidly growing EMEA team
- Based ideally in or near London, you will be our go-to legal expert for EU and UK compliance matters
- You’ll work closely with global and EMEA teams across legal, risk, compliance, and commercial functions, advising on issues ranging from data protection to regulatory compliance to strategic contracting
- Draft, review, and negotiate a broad range of SaaS contracts, including customer and vendor agreements, data privacy addendums, and partnership agreements
- Develop templates, playbooks, and best practices for regulatory compliance, ensuring efficient, scalable legal processes that keep pace with our growth
- Monitor and address legal and regulatory risks, provide practical advice to internal stakeholders, and help develop training materials on compliance and best practices. Monitor EU and UK policy developments and advise the team on risk minimization strategies, building policies that prepare us for regulatory changes in our expanding markets
- Support compliance with key EU and UK regulations. Develop scalable processes to manage regulatory requirements across regions
- Advise on employment matters as they arise, ensuring compliance with applicable laws
- Partner with internal stakeholders to build awareness and guide them on data privacy, regulatory requirements, and ESG compliance, including developing training materials and processes
- Work closely with teams across the company—sales, product, and operations—to proactively manage legal risks, drive business initiatives, and support Novata’s rapid growth. Act as a key resource for legal expertise on a variety of cross-functional projects and work closely with sales, product, and operations teams to ensure Novata’s objectives are met
- Support Finance & Accounting teams on domestic and international tax matters as it relates to corporate governance, intercompany, and international subsidiary matters, as well as maintaining our corporate minute books and supporting our ongoing audit efforts
- Maintain organized and up-to-date records of all legal documents and correspondence, including enhancing the legal team’s processes and compliance frameworks
Salary benchmarks
Our take
Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) investment has risen by over 50% in recent years - pulling around $500 billion per year - a trend fueled in part by collective pressure to invest in sustainable companies.
This upward curve has created a need for investment stakeholders to better track and analyze ESG data to improve due diligence. Novata is solving this very problem by offering tools to track the ESG performance of companies.
The “Public Benefit Corporation” has some pretty heavyweight names behind it too, The Ford Foundation, Omidyar Network, S&P Global, and Hamilton Lane. Indeed its first fundraising round of $21 million was one of the highest ever for a public benefit corporation.
The company furthered its strong financial backing with its 2023 Series B, which saw participation from a range of existing investors while drawing in several new investors, such as Microsoft. Novata is set to further its market position as it furthers its product capabilities and partnerships.
Kirsty
Company Specialist at Welcome to the Jungle
Insights
Some candidates hear
back within 2 weeks
51% female employees
71% employee growth in 12 months
Company
Funding (2 rounds)
Feb 2023
$30m
SERIES B
Nov 2021
$21m
SERIES A
Total funding: $51m
Company benefits
- Stock options and a comprehensive benefits package
- Hybrid approach to working, with regular coworking days in our London office as well as access to offices in New York and Washington DC.
- 30 days holiday per year, plus public holidays.
- A non-contributory pension scheme of 9% of your base-salary from us
- Comprehensive private medical insurance for you and your dependents
Company values
- Integrity – We are committed to upholding the highest ethical standards and creating a culture of accountability.
- Collaboration – We drive lasting value for all our stakeholders; customers, partners, investors, employees, and our communities.
- Longevity – To build an enduring institution, we are assembling a talented and diverse team while fostering a culture of inclusion.
- Impact – The private sector is a critical market for change and we help steer capital so that it has the most positive impact.
Company HQ
Civic Center, New York, NY
Articles
Leadership
Alex Friedman
(CEO)Former White House Fellow in the Clinton Administration and an assistant to the Secretary of Defense. Co-founder of Jackson Hole Economics, a non-profit research organization in economics, politics, the environment and finance. Served as CEO, CIO & CFO for a number of publicly listed financial services companies including GAM Investments ,UBS, and the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation.
Josh Green
(COO)Prior to co-founding Novata, spent 15 years as CEO of trade data insights platform Panjiva (acquired by S&P Global in 2018). Former assistant CEO at growth investment firm the iFormation Group, created by technology VC Boston Consulting Group.
Diversity, Equity & Inclusion at Novata
- 4 Employee Resource Groups currently: Parents & Caregivers, Women's Network, Black ERG, and Multicultural ERG
- DEIB Committee tackling Goals from our 2023 DEIB Strategy
- Organization-wide DEIB educations and training
- We provide Mental Health, Volunteer Time off Days, and Floating holidays to ensure every person feels empowered to take Religious/spiritual days off
- Culture Committee to hold us true to our company values: Integrity, Agility, Togetherness, Longevity
- Equitable compensation and benefits programs (i.e. pay equity audit)
- Offering professional development opportunities (training, professional memberships, Stretch projects, mentoring, growth opportunities)
- Conducting anonymous monthly pulse surveys & semi-annual engagement survey
- Transparency in team meetings with an anonymous AMA approach
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