General Counsel

Join our dynamic team at CeriFi where EdTech innovation meets a vibrant remote work culture. As a tech-savvy company backed by Leeds Equity Partners, we are at the forefront of industry trends. Be part of a fun and collaborative environment that values creativity and embraces cutting-edge technologies.

This position is responsible for advising the companys executive team on existing laws, changes in laws and regulations that have a meaningful impact on the business. This position will also maintain all legal documents, conduct or facilitate review of all legal documents, and collaborate with outside counsel, as needed.

Overall Responsibilities

• Ability to draft, review, edit and negotiate a variety of commercial contracts.
• Create a new suite of product specific templates for the CeriFi Order Form and associated Terms & Conditions.
• Collaborate with the Chief Sales Officer, or designee, to tier CeriFi customers.
• Build relationships with internal business teams, outside counsel, external vendors and customers.
• Advise executive leadership on potential risks and termination clauses related to contract terms.
• Implement a contact management technology package to help with reporting and visibility into contract terms.
• Collaborate with the Chief Technology Officer to implement a process of reporting and providing CeriFi customers with regulatory compliance surrounding security assessments.
• Implement a third-party vendor management policy, process and contract repository.
• Manage the registration and ongoing renewal requirements for maintain all CeriFi trademarks and patents.
• Implement and oversee the ongoing maintenance of all entity related legal documents, including, but not limited to certificates of incorporation, insurance policies, company registrations, company policies, etc.

Required Skills/Abilities:

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Excellent problem-solving skills, demonstrated ability to take initiative, work independently and provide practical solutions to contract questions.
• Experience working with technology related vendors a plus
• Familiarity with contract management and legal department software management tools
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or related software.

Education and Experience:

• Juris Doctorate degree
• State licensed attorney
• 10+ years in experience in business and corporate law

Company Overview:

CeriFi is a diversified education, training, and certification provider serving professionals across the financial services market. As the best-in-class provider of lifelong learning for the financial services professional, we intend to continue to expand CeriFi's product offering to more holistically address the needs of financial institutions through organic and acquisition initiatives. CeriFi companies include Dalton Education, Pass Perfect, Money Education, CPMI, the Association of Certified Financial Crime Specialist, Bionic Turtle, Fast Forward Academy, and Spidell.

CeriFi is a leader in the financial education and certification industry. With a mission to empower professionals in the finance sector, CeriFi offers a comprehensive range of educational resources, training programs, and certification courses designed to enhance skills, knowledge, and credentials within the industry. With a focus on innovation and growth, we are dedicated to delivering value to our customers, shareholders, and stakeholders.

CeriFi is an Equal Opportunity EmployerCeriFi provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws..