Senior Counsel

Seatgeek

SEATGEEK BELIEVES LIVE EVENTS ARE POWERFUL EXPERIENCES THAT UNITE HUMANS. WITH OUR TECHNOLOGICAL SAVVY AND FAN-FIRST ATTITUDE WE’RE SIMPLIFYING AND MODERNIZING THE TICKETING INDUSTRY. We are seeking a strategic and execution-oriented Legal Operations Manager to transform how our Legal team operates. This is a high-impact, cross-functional role where you will own the full operational lifecycle of the department — from identifying inefficiencies to implementing the tools and workflows that solve them. You will be a force multiplier for our attorneys, enabling them to focus on high-value legal work while you ensure the department runs like a well-oiled machine. The ideal candidate is someone who thinks in systems, thrives in ambiguity, communicates crisply with both legal and non-legal stakeholders, and has a track record of delivering measurable operational improvements in a legal or professional services environment. This role will report directly to the Senior Corporate Counsel. WHAT YOU'LL DO * In partnership with other teams, own the legal tech stack: evaluate, select, implement, and manage software and AI-powered tools to improve the performance and efficiency of the team * Partner with IT and procurement to ensure tools are properly integrated, adopted, and continuously optimized * Build and maintain dashboards and reporting infrastructure to give leadership visibility into department performance * Map and audit current legal workflows to identify bottlenecks, redundancies, and improvement opportunities * Design and implement scalable processes for high-volume legal work  * Develop and maintain standard operating procedures, playbooks, and self-service resources for internal clients * Manage relationships with outside counsel and legal vendors, including rate negotiations, matter budgeting, and invoice review * Implement and enforce billing guidelines; analyze outside counsel spend and identify cost savings * Manage legal billing and e-billing software and matter management systems * Build and maintain legal department KPIs, scorecards, and operational reporting  * Support annual budgeting, forecasting, and financial reporting for the legal department * Drive special projects and cross-functional initiatives  * Build and curate a legal knowledge management system (templates, precedents, FAQs, training materials) * Deliver training sessions to legal and non-legal stakeholders on processes, tools, and self-service resources * Create onboarding programs for new legal team members * Oversee and optimize compliance with multiple government relations regulatory requirements, including tracking and filing of required lobbying and political giving disclosures * Support board and stockholder administration as needed, including maintaining the action tracker, filing consents, minutes, and meeting materials, and coordinating upcoming approvals * Manage annual renewal of foreign qualifications across all registered jurisdictions, tracking deadlines and filing requirements to ensure timely compliance * Support administration of company's equity plans, including processing award releases, maintaining cap table records, coordinating quarterly grant cycles, and ensuring compliance with applicable securities and tax requirements WHAT YOU HAVE * 5+ years of experience in legal operations, law firm management, management consulting, or a closely related field * Deep familiarity with legal technology (CLM platforms, matter management systems, e-billing tools, contract repositories) * Demonstrated experience leading process improvement initiatives from diagnosis through implementation * Strong analytical skills * Exceptional project management skills with the ability to manage multiple workstreams simultaneously * Outstanding written and verbal communication skills; ability to present complex topics clearly to executives * Collaborative approach, and proven ability to build trust with attorneys and business stakeholders * Experience at a high-growth technology company * Familiarity with AI tools being applied in a legal context * Familiarity with data privacy and information governance  * CLOC or PMP certification PERKS * Equity stake * Discretionary annual bonus * Flexible work environment, allowing you to work as many days a week in the office as you’d like or 100% remotely * A WFH stipend to support your home office setup * Unlimited PTO * Eligible for the SG discretionary annual bonus based on individual and company performance * Up to 16 weeks of fully-paid family leave  * 401(k) matching  * Student loan matching program * Health, vision, dental, and life insurance * Up to $25k towards family building, reproductive health services and Gender-affirming care * $500 per year for wellness expenses * Subscriptions to Headspace (meditation), Headspace Care (therapy), and One Medical * $360 per quarter to spend on tickets to live events * Annual subscription to Spotify, Apple Music, or Amazon music   ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- The salary range for this role is $112,000 - $163,000 USD. This role is equity eligible. In addition, you may receive a discretionary annual bonus based on individual and company performance. Actual compensation packages are based on a wide array of factors unique to each candidate, including but not limited to skill set, years and depth of experience, certifications, and specific location. SeatGeek is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment regardless of race, color, religion, creed, age, national origin or ancestry, ethnicity, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, military or veteran status, or any other category protected by federal, state, or local law. As an equal opportunities employer, we recognize that diversity is a positive attribute and we welcome the differences and benefits that a diverse culture brings. Come join us! To review our candidate privacy notice, click here.

Adyen

This is Adyen Adyen provides payments, data, and financial products in a single solution for customers like Meta, Uber, H&M, and Microsoft - making us the financial technology platform of choice. At Adyen, everything we do is engineered for ambition.  For our teams, we create an environment with opportunities for our people to succeed, backed by the culture and support to ensure they are enabled to truly own their careers. We are motivated individuals who tackle unique technical challenges at scale and solve them as a team. Together, we deliver innovative and ethical solutions that help businesses achieve their ambitions faster.   TEAM LEAD, DEAL DESK - ENTERPRISE This is Adyen Adyen provides payments, data, and financial products in a single solution for customers like Meta, Uber, H&M, and Microsoft - making us the financial technology platform of choice. At Adyen, everything we do is engineered for ambition. For our teams, we create an environment with opportunities for our people to succeed, backed by the culture and support to ensure they are enabled to truly own their careers. We are motivated individuals who tackle unique technical challenges at scale and solve them as a team. Together, we deliver innovative and ethical solutions that help businesses achieve their ambitions faster. Team Lead - Enterprise We are looking for a driven and enthusiastic leader based in New York to join our global Deal Desk team. The Deal Desk operates as a global function within the Commercial Legal team, and you will serve as one of four Team Leads reporting to the Head of Deal Desk. As a Team Lead on Deal Desk, you will manage and lead a lean team of commercial lawyers who negotiate contracts with our enterprise customers. The role requires a leader with strong commercial contracting expertise who can act as a trusted advisor to senior commercial stakeholders, while building and developing a high-performing team. You must have a strong drafting and negotiation background across a variety of complex, multi-jurisdictional commercial agreements and be able to leverage sophisticated legal expertise and communication skills into tangible, scalable value that accelerates Adyen's global growth. What you will do: * Manage, mentor, and develop a team of high-caliber, pragmatic commercial lawyers who draft, review, and negotiate complex, multi-jurisdictional commercial agreements for our customers.  * Provide strategic, business-oriented legal advice to senior stakeholders across sales, account management, product, and regulatory teams globally, including on our contracting principles, commercial projects, and legal and regulatory compliance within our customer contracts.  * Serve as the primary escalation point for your team, guiding strategic, risk-based decisions on complex legal issues and proposing  improvements to mitigate future exposure.  * Drive legal automation efforts and process improvements to scale the team and bring greater efficiency to the negotiation process.  * Advise on contract interpretation, early-stage customer disputes, and other general commercial matters. * Ensure a global voice and consistent standards across the Deal Desk, creating and advancing global initiatives across the team’s pillars, including drafting comprehensive negotiation playbooks and training commercial colleagues on how to sell our agreements.  * Foster strong collaboration and feedback loops within the Legal Team. * Keep up to date with developments in commercial law and relevant industry regulations, strategically advising the business of developments in the field.      Who you are: * You have 6+ years of legal experience, in house or at a law firm.  * You have strong experience in drafting, reviewing, and negotiating a wide range of complex commercial contracts, with a solid understanding of contract law principles.  * You have demonstrated experience managing, mentoring, and developing lawyers or other legal professionals. * You are committed to building teams that reflect a wide range of backgrounds, perspectives, and experiences, and where every team member can thrive. * You are a clear and compelling communicator who ensures your team and stakeholders understand the purpose and reasoning behind decisions. * You have solid people skills and work well with a variety of internal and external stakeholders and customers from varying disciplines and cultures.  * You have experience educating others on complex ideas, communicating them clearly and providing additional training when necessary. * You have the ability to structure and prioritize work in a high volume, fast-paced environment and build and drive processes to completion.  * You enjoy critically considering process flows and seeking to improve efficiency wherever possible. * You are self-motivated, pragmatic, reliable, adaptable, and detail-oriented.  * You are available to work from our New York office.  * You are fluent in English, both written and spoken. OUR DIVERSITY, EQUITY AND INCLUSION COMMITMENTS Our unique approach is a product of our diverse perspectives. This diversity of backgrounds and cultures is essential in helping us maintain our momentum. Our business and technical challenges are unique, and we need as many different voices as possible to join us in solving them — voices like yours. No matter who you are or where you're from, we welcome you to be your true self at Adyen.  Studies show that women and members of underrepresented communities apply for jobs only if they meet 100% of the qualifications. Does this sound like you? If so, Adyen encourages you to reconsider and apply. We look forward to your application!  WHAT'S NEXT? Ensuring a smooth and enjoyable candidate experience is critical for us. We aim to get back to you regarding your application within 5 business days. Our interview process tends to take about 4 weeks to complete, but may fluctuate depending on the role. Don't be afraid to let us know if you need more flexibility.  This role is based out of our New York office. We are an office-first company and value in-person collaboration. We do not offer remote-only roles.  Adyen is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate based on race, color, ethnicity, ancestry, national origin, religion, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, disability, veteran status, genetic information, marital status or any legally protected status

Adyen

This is Adyen Adyen provides payments, data, and financial products in a single solution for customers like Meta, Uber, H&M, and Microsoft - making us the financial technology platform of choice. At Adyen, everything we do is engineered for ambition.  For our teams, we create an environment with opportunities for our people to succeed, backed by the culture and support to ensure they are enabled to truly own their careers. We are motivated individuals who tackle unique technical challenges at scale and solve them as a team. Together, we deliver innovative and ethical solutions that help businesses achieve their ambitions faster. TEAM LEAD, DEAL DESK - PLATFORMS This is Adyen Adyen provides payments, data, and financial products in a single solution for customers like Meta, Uber, H&M, and Microsoft - making us the financial technology platform of choice. At Adyen, everything we do is engineered for ambition. For our teams, we create an environment with opportunities for our people to succeed, backed by the culture and support to ensure they are enabled to truly own their careers. We are motivated individuals who tackle unique technical challenges at scale and solve them as a team. Together, we deliver innovative and ethical solutions that help businesses achieve their ambitions faster. Team Lead - Platforms We are looking for a driven and enthusiastic leader based in New York to join our global Deal Desk team. The Deal Desk operates as a global function within the Commercial Legal team, and you will serve as one of four Team Leads reporting to the Head of Deal Desk. As a Team Lead on Deal Desk, you will manage and lead a lean team of commercial lawyers who negotiate contracts with our platform and franchise customers. The role requires a leader with strong commercial contracting expertise who can act as a trusted advisor to senior commercial stakeholders, while building and developing a high-performing team. You must have a strong drafting and negotiation background across a variety of complex, multi-jurisdictional commercial agreements and be able to leverage sophisticated legal expertise and communication skills into tangible, scalable value that accelerates Adyen's global growth. What you will do: * Manage, mentor, and develop a team of high-caliber, pragmatic commercial lawyers who draft, review, and negotiate complex, multi-jurisdictional commercial agreements for our customers.  * Provide strategic, business-oriented legal advice to senior stakeholders across sales, account management, product, and regulatory teams globally, including on our contracting principles, commercial projects, and legal and regulatory compliance within our customer contracts.  * Serve as the primary escalation point for your team, guiding strategic, risk-based decisions on complex legal issues and proposing  improvements to mitigate future exposure.  * Drive legal automation efforts and process improvements to scale the team and bring greater efficiency to the negotiation process.  * Advise on contract interpretation, early-stage customer disputes, and other general commercial matters. * Ensure a global voice and consistent standards across the Deal Desk, creating and advancing global initiatives across the team’s pillars, including drafting comprehensive negotiation playbooks and training commercial colleagues on how to sell our agreements.  * Foster strong collaboration and feedback loops within the Legal Team.  * Keep up to date with developments in commercial law and relevant industry regulations, strategically advising the business of developments in the field.      Who you are: * You have 6+ years of legal experience, in house or at a law firm.  * You have strong experience in drafting, reviewing, and negotiating a wide range of complex commercial contracts, with a solid understanding of contract law principles.  * You have demonstrated experience managing, mentoring, and developing lawyers or other legal professionals. * You are committed to building teams that reflect a wide range of backgrounds, perspectives, and experiences, and where every team member can thrive. * You are a clear and compelling communicator who ensures your team and stakeholders understand the purpose and reasoning behind decisions. * You have solid people skills and work well with a variety of internal and external stakeholders and customers from varying disciplines and cultures.  * You have experience educating others on complex ideas, communicating them clearly and providing additional training when necessary. * You have the ability to structure and prioritize work in a high volume, fast-paced environment and build and drive processes to completion.  * You enjoy critically considering process flows and seeking to improve efficiency wherever possible. * You are self-motivated, pragmatic, reliable, adaptable, and detail-oriented.  * You are available to work from our New York office.  * You are fluent in English, both written and spoken. OUR DIVERSITY, EQUITY AND INCLUSION COMMITMENTS Our unique approach is a product of our diverse perspectives. This diversity of backgrounds and cultures is essential in helping us maintain our momentum. Our business and technical challenges are unique, and we need as many different voices as possible to join us in solving them — voices like yours. No matter who you are or where you're from, we welcome you to be your true self at Adyen.  Studies show that women and members of underrepresented communities apply for jobs only if they meet 100% of the qualifications. Does this sound like you? If so, Adyen encourages you to reconsider and apply. We look forward to your application!  WHAT'S NEXT? Ensuring a smooth and enjoyable candidate experience is critical for us. We aim to get back to you regarding your application within 5 business days. Our interview process tends to take about 4 weeks to complete, but may fluctuate depending on the role. Don't be afraid to let us know if you need more flexibility.  This role is based out of our New York office. We are an office-first company and value in-person collaboration. We do not offer remote-only roles.  Adyen is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate based on race, color, ethnicity, ancestry, national origin, religion, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, disability, veteran status, genetic information, marital status or any legally protected status