Overview

We are looking for a dynamic leader to support our growth and provide legal expertise and counsel to Swift and all of its subsidiaries companies. The Vice President, Legal will have significant responsibility for providing legal support in connection with contracts, corporate governance, compliance, employment law matters, financings, M&A, data governance, privacy and IP matters. This role will act as the head of legal.

This position will report to the CFO and work in a collaborative way to build, scale and optimize internal processes. This is a perfect opportunity for a motivated, high-quality candidate to join a thriving company and make an immediate impact.

What You’ll Do

Providing strategic counsel and guidance to internal stakeholders in connection with sponsorship agreements, brand marketing deals, strategic transactions, technology integrations, licensing agreements, vendor agreements, and other critical corporate initiatives.
Managing key documents - drafting, editing, negotiating, reviewing contracts including confidentiality agreements, customer contracts, provider contracts, business associate agreements, employment agreements, and various vendor contracts.
Implementing and managing key systems and processes that support the overall legal function.
Overseeing and managing outside counsel for data privacy, digital advertising matters, technology, entertainment, sports and media law.
Advising product management and marketing teams on product, marketing and advertising matters.
Advising on security and blockchain matters including financial security laws.
Identifying relevant federal and state statutory and regulatory requirements, providing counsel on the operational implications of such, and advising on procedures to satisfy these requirements, support operations and the implementation of solutions.
As needed, overseeing the tracking of and response to any identified compliance/business ethics issues and direct investigations.
Providing legal support to company financing and M&A initiatives.
Participating in compliance and regulatory functions.
Hiring and managing a legal team to support the business as needed.