Senior Counsel - Commercial & Compliance

About Us:

Pacvue is the leading software suite for eCommerce advertising, sales, and intelligence. We help some of the world’s largest brands grow their business on Amazon, Walmart, Instacart, and other marketplaces and work with sellers and agencies of all sizes to help them compete in the constantly changing world of online retail. Our mission is to empower teams to win in the future of eCommerce, and we do it by building first-to-market technology, solving complex problems with our customers, and bringing expertise, collaboration, and innovation to our work every single day. Why work at Pacvue? Be on the cutting edge - Pacvue is transforming the way brands and sellers win online. Our product uses machine learning, artificial intelligence, and data to make intelligent decisions and recommendations. Have fun – we have an energetic and passionate team with a joint mission to win and help our brands and sellers succeed. Learn – from the best! Our team is full of talented people who want to help you learn, grow – providing you with mentorship, the industry’s best practices and thought leadership. Grow fast – the eCommerce industry has grown fast in the past 2-3 years. Pacvue has grown even faster than most high-tech companies in the market.

About the role:

We are seeking an experienced attorney for a Senior Counsel role to join our rapidly growing business. This critical role will focus on commercial agreements, privacy, compliance, and strategic initiatives. Reporting to the CFO, this individual will be the most senior legal role in our company and help shape our legal foundations, serve as a strategic advisor to the executive team, and collaborate with internal stakeholders to drive business success, manage risk and ensure regulatory compliance. This individual will be able to provide practical legal advice, balance business priorities with legal risk, and work closely with cross-functional teams. This role can be remote or in-person at one of Pacvue’s offices in Chicago, NY, LA, or Seattle.

Responsibilities:

Commercial Contracts: Draft, review, and negotiate a broad range of agreements, including customer, vendor, and partner agreements. Develop and manage contract templates, playbooks, and workflows to improve contracting efficiency and consistency Privacy, Compliance, and Data Protection: Lead the company’s compliance global privacy and data protection laws (e.g. GDPR, CCPA). Establish and manage company compliance programs, policies, and internal controls. Serve as the internal adviser for data protection issues and advise internal teams on privacy best practices. Team Leadership & Development: Manage a contracts administrator responsible for drafting order forms and managing the contract intake. Corporate Development: Work with outside counsel to provide legal support for M&A due diligence, transaction execution, and post-merger integration.

Skills & Qualifications:

• JD from an accredited law school and active bar membership in at least one U.S. jurisdiction.

5+ years of in-house experience at a B2B technology company (advertising or marketing technology in a bonus).

• Significant experience drafting and negotiating complex commercial and technology contracts.
• Strong grasp of SaaS business models, software licensing, and subscription terms.
• In-depth knowledge data protection and privacy laws (GDPR, CCPA, etc.) and compliance program implementation.
• Experience in international markets and cross-border data privacy considerations.
• Demonstrated ability to build scalable legal processes in a high-growth environment.
• Excellent judgment, with the ability to balance business needs and legal risks.
• Ability to assist on M&A projects, including coordinating due diligence and post-merger integration.
• Strong communication skills and ability to advise senior executives and cross-functional teams.

Benefits:

Flexible Paid Time Off Paid Holidays and Floating Holidays Medical, Dental, Vision, FSA/HSA, Life Insurance and Pet Insurance 401k with Employer Match Take up to 2 Days of Paid Time Off to Volunteer with a 501c Organization Paid Parental Leave #LI-Remote Pacvue is committed to employing a diverse workforce. Qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, veteran status, or disability.