[Remote] Head of Legal

Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. LeadVenture is a high-growth, PE-backed vertical software company seeking a Head of Legal to serve as the senior legal executive and a member of the Executive Leadership Team. The role involves overseeing legal strategy, risk management, and supporting strategic acquisitions while acting as a trusted advisor to the CEO and CFO.ResponsibilitiesServe as a core member of the Executive Leadership Team, contributing to enterprise strategy, value creation, and risk managementAct as trusted legal and business advisor to the CEO, CFO, and private equity sponsorsSupport PE governance requirements, including board materials / minutes, approvals, delegated authority frameworks, and portfolio reportingProvide legal perspective on acquisitions, capital structure, operational scaling, and exit planningOwn legal readiness for exit, ensuring the company is prepared for buyer diligence across: Commercial and customer contracts, Intellectual property and software ownership, Corporate governance and entity structure, Privacy, data protection, and security programs, Employment, equity, and contractor arrangementsProactively identify, prioritize, and remediate legal risks that could impact valuation, deal certainty, or transaction timelinesPartner closely with finance, operations, and external advisors during sell-side diligence and transaction executionLead legal execution for strategic acquisitions, including: LOI review and structuring, Legal due diligence across domestic and international targets, Drafting and negotiation of purchase agreements, Structuring and negotiation of representations, warranties, indemnities, escrows, earnouts, and post-closing covenantsEstablish repeatable M&A playbooks, templates, and diligence processes to support deal velocityManage and coordinate outside counsel efficiently to maintain pace and cost disciplineSupport post-acquisition legal integration, including entity consolidation, contract harmonization, and compliance alignmentWork closely with outside counsel on lender agreements, credit facilities, amendments, and related financingsSupport refinancing, covenant compliance, and lender diligence activitiesPartner with the CFO on legal matters impacting capital structure, liquidity, and sponsor requirementsOversee negotiation and management of all material commercial agreements, including customer, vendor, reseller, cloud, data, and technology agreementsProvide partnership with the Global Controller for Procurement, advising on vendor evaluation, defining and implementing signatory levels of authority, ensuring best practice vendor contracting, risk allocation, and cost discipline aligned with company and PE expectationsDevelop scalable contract standards that balance revenue growth with buyer-acceptable risk profilesEnable enterprise sales execution while maintaining disciplined positions on liability, indemnification, IP, and data protectionProvide executive oversight and co-ownership of Privacy and Security, partnering with functional leaders to: Ensure compliance with applicable data protection laws (e.g., U.S., Canada, UK/EU as applicable), Establish and maintain policies, incident response protocols, and governance structures, Support customer, partner, and buyer diligence regarding security and privacy practicesAdvise the ELT on material privacy and security risks and mitigation strategiesAdvise on employment and labor matters across a global workforce, including the U.S., Canada, Netherlands, Mexico, and BelizeSupport integration and standardization of employment practices across acquired entitiesHandle executive compensation, sales compensation, equity plans, retention programs, and change-in-control mattersEnsure corporate governance, entity management, and statutory compliance across entities in the U.S., UK, Canada, and the NetherlandsManage all litigation, claims, and disputes, working closely with outside counselOversee litigation strategy, risk assessment, and cost controlResolve disputes efficiently with an eye toward minimizing operational disruption and transaction riskBuild and lead a lean, scalable legal function appropriate for a PE-backed organizationSelect, manage, and oversee outside counsel across M&A, financing, employment, litigation, and regulatory mattersEstablish legal budgets, KPIs, and workflows aligned with CFO oversight and sponsor expectationsLeverage technology and alternative resourcing where appropriateSkillsJuris Doctor (JD) from an accredited law schoolActive license to practice law in at least one U.S. jurisdiction10+ years of progressive legal experience with significant in-house responsibilityDemonstrated experience managing outside counsel on: M&A purchase agreements, Lender and financing agreements, Ongoing litigation and disputesStrong commercial judgment and ability to operate at executive leadership levelExperience supporting multi-jurisdictional operations and global workforcesExperience in private equity–backed companies, particularly with active acquisition strategiesBackground in vertical software, SaaS, or technology-enabled businessesDirect experience preparing companies for sell-side diligence and exitFamiliarity with data privacy and security governance in software environmentsExperience working with middle-market PE sponsors and their operating cadenceCompany OverviewFueling Dealer Growth LeadVenture's technology platforms power over 40,000 dealers. It was founded in 2020, and is headquartered in Wilsonville, Oregon, USA, with a workforce of 1001-5000 employees. Its website is https://www.leadventure.com/.