move fast, assesses risk in business context (not legal theory alone), manages outside counsel strategically and efficientlyGeneralist capability: handles employment matters, vendor contracts, and corporate support without requiring outside counsel for routine workExcellent communication: clear redlines, concise risk memos, effective sales enablement materials; explains complex legal issues to non-lawyers in plain EnglishStartup operator mentality: thrives in high-growth, ambiguous environments; comfortable being solo lawyer; bias toward action over analysisPreferredExperience with contract lifecycle management tools (Ironclad, Juro, DocuSign CLM)Familiarity with compliance frameworks (SOC 2, ISO 27001, HIPAA, FDA 21 CFR Part 11, GDPR)MedTech, healthcare IT, or regulated SaaS backgroundExperience supporting Series B/C fundraising or M&A processesKeywords: Legal Counsel, General Counsel, In-House Counsel, Corporate Law, Enterprise SaaS, MedTech, Life Sciences, Corporate Counsel, Commercial Contracts, Intellectual Property, IP, Data Privacy, Compliance, RegulatoryYou wont inherit bloated processes or fight for relevance. What Youll OwnNegotiate and redline MSAs, DPAs, BAAs, and order forms with Fortune 100 customers (often on their paper), 5-10+ deals monthlyBuild scalable legal infrastructure: playbooks, clause libraries, redline guides, and enablement materials that let 20+ sales reps close deals faster independentlyHandle 70%+ of commercial, employment, and vendor matters internally; strategically deploy outside counsel for complex issues or speedImplement contract management systems to track obligations, enable precedent searchability, and scale legal operationsCoach account executives on negotiation strategy; partner with Sales/Finance/RevOps to eliminate legal bottlenecksAbout YouYoure a pragmatic, commercially-minded lawyer from a fast-growth B2B SaaS company who knows what good enough looks like at Series B.