Associate General Counsel

October 28, 2020
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Everlywell makes lab testing easy and convenient with at-home collection and digital results in days.

Everlywell is a consumer-initiated at-home laboratory testing company with easy-to-read and actionable results. We are at the forefront of personalized health, transforming the $25B lab testing industry. Everlywell is growing rapidly and we are looking for exceptional talent to join our team. We move at a fast pace to solve problems quickly so that our customers have a rewarding experience. If this sounds like your type of environment, we are eager to speak to you! 
Role Summary
Reporting to the COO/CFO, The Associate General Counsel will be a key member of the executive team and will have responsibility for all legal matters including corporate contracts (vendor, partner, and customer), corporate governance, insurance, M&A, litigation, IP, information security related legal matters, employment / HR legal matters, and other general corporate legal matters. The Associate General Counsel will lead all strategic and tactical legal initiatives, advise the company and executive team on legal issues and implications, manage and oversee outside corporate counsel, lead complex business transactions, and manage a high volume of client contracts. This role has a high degree of interaction with the business, and needs to be a business driver.
We are in high growth, startup mode and need someone who is willing to get their hands dirty. If you are passionate about shaping the trajectory of a company with financial insights and looking for an opportunity to learn, build, optimize, and grow, Everlywell is the place for you.

What You’ll Do:

    • Provide legal counsel to the company and senior management with respect to the legal implications of business issues / transactions
    • Draft and negotiate all material contracts and agreements, including commercial contracts, real estate leases, NDA’s, M&A documents, license agreements, employment and related agreements, etc
    • Coordinate and oversee risk / claim management activities (e.g., employment, employee benefits, information security, intellectual property rights and obligations, and insurance coverage issues)
    • All corporate legal affairs including M&A
    • Manage outside legal counsel
    • Enhance Company’s contracting process
    • Recommend and implement policies to support scalability while reducing operational risk
    • Key legal advisor on all legal issues and risks, deal structures, corporate policies and procedures, acquisitions, commercial deals, and intellectual property protection

Your Education and Experience:

    • JD required + admission to TX State Bar
    • 10+ years of practicing in a mix of large firms and in house – tech experience preferred
    • Experience working on public company corporate governance and with the Board of Directors
    • Experience structuring and advising on complex transactions, M&A, licensing agreements, enterprise customer contracts, and partnership agreements
    • Experience dealing with employment law, stock options / RSU’s, and HR issues
    • Ability to quickly integrate legal, business, and pragmatic analysis
    • Practical and logical thinker with a commercial focus
    • Communicate effectively across the business; excellent oral and written communication
    • Ability to execute in a cross-functional business environment

You’ll Love Working Here:

    • Venture backed by top-tier firms
    • The opportunity ahead knows no bounds
    • Open vacation policy
    • Employee discounts
    • Paid parental leave
    • Health benefits
    • 401(k)