Chief Legal Officer

As the General Counsel you will lead the corporate legal team and will be responsible for all legal affairs of the corporation, providing critical and innovative solutions that drive the organization forward, aligning on legal and business strategies to enable value creation, guiding legal and regulatory matters for the business, mitigating risks & protecting brand and reputation, and optimizing efficiency and effectiveness to best serve the business.

Here are key expectations from this role. The incumbent will:

⦁ Give accurate and timely counsel to the business on a variety of legal topics (labor law, international ventures, corporate finance, intellectual property etc.)

⦁ Provide clarification on legal language or specifications to everyone in the organization

⦁ Manage corporate entities/structure and ensure statutory filings are completed for compliance

⦁ Manage corporate Intellectual Property identification, filings and defense

⦁ Collaborate with management to devise efficient defense strategies

⦁ Specify internal governance policies and regularly monitor compliance

⦁ Research and evaluate different risk factors regarding business decisions and operations

⦁ Apply effective risk management techniques and offer proactive advice on possible legal issues

⦁ Communicate and negotiate with external parties (regulators, external counsel, public authority etc.), creating relations of trust

⦁ Draft and solidify agreements, contracts and other legal documents to ensure the company’s full legal rights

⦁ Deal with complex matters with multiple stakeholders and forces

⦁ Conduct your work with integrity and responsibility

⦁ Maintain current knowledge of alterations in legislation

⦁ Assist with general questions around policies and procedures.

⦁ Lead the design and implementation of new programs and initiatives.

Skills needed to be successful on the role

⦁ Informal and people-centric approach to work and getting things done.

⦁ Able to quickly establish credibility with the senior leadership team.

⦁ Persuasive, proactive, strong presence, unpretentious, unquestionable integrity.

⦁ Operating with a global mindset and leading with an external perspective

⦁ Outstanding communication skills

Requirements

⦁ JD Degree by an ABA accredited university/college

⦁ Registration with the Washington State Bar would be a plus

⦁ Excellent knowledge and understanding of corporate law

⦁ Knowledge around Intellectual Property Law would be a significant plus

⦁ Experience in litigation would be a plus

Benefits

At Zenoti, we believe that when people feel good, they are able to do great things. We enable our employees to unleash their potential by providing enriching career opportunities and dynamic financial rewards. We foster an enriching culture, supportive and dynamic work environment, and encourage our employees to balance life, work, and wellbeing. We offer all of our employees:

A competitive base salary, plus bonus

Eligibility to receive equity through company Employee Stock Option Plan

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

Participation in company 401k plan

Paid parental leave

Unlimited paid time off

Flexible work hours

Programs, classes and activities supporting your physical and mental well being, led by Zenoti's dedicated Chief Wellness Officer

About Zenoti

Established in 2010, Zenoti is a leading SaaS solution provider in the beauty and wellness industry. We are a fast growing, well-funded Series D stage company headquartered in Bellevue, WA. Zenoti was ranked in Deloitte’s Technology Fast 500 list in 2019 and 2020, and we have just achieved "unicorn" status!

Zenoti offers an all-in-one, cloud-based, enterprise software that helps spas, salons, medi-spas, fitness centers around the world manage and grow their business. Zenoti software is used by over 12,000 clients in more than 32 countries, including many of the world’s leading salon and spa brands.

Learn more about us at https://www.zenoti.com.

Zenoti is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, marital status, age, national origin, ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition, pregnancy, genetic information, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status, or any other status protected under federal, state, or local law.