Senior Commercial Counsel, Episode Six
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Global payments & banking infrastructure
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Global payments & banking infrastructure
101-200 employees
Be an early applicant
More information about location
101-200 employees
Company mission
To help banks and brands leave legacy payments technology behind, leapfrog their competition and build payments products their customers love.
Role
Who you are
- J.D. and current license to practice in at least one US jurisdiction
- 4+ years of relevant legal experience (including experience at a well-regarded law firm and/or in-house experience at a start-up technology company strongly preferred)
- Deep understanding of SaaS business models and familiarity with typical SaaS contractual provisions, including data protection, intellectual property, indemnification, and limitation of liability
- Experience researching and advising clients (internal or external) on privacy and data protection matters
- A team player with the ability to proactively identify problems, drive projects, and identify pragmatic and creative legal and business solutions
- Excellent negotiation, written and verbal communication, and interpersonal skills, with the ability to effectively collaborate with cross-functional teams, build strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders, and to convey complex legal concepts in a clear and concise manner
- Strong organizational and project management skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities with high attention to detail and commitment to delivering high-quality work
- Ability to work independently and exercise sound judgment while balancing legal and business considerations
- Quick and flexible learner, intellectually curious, flexibility and adaptability in a dynamic legal environment, with a willingness to take on tasks as required, including tasks that typically fall outside of a commercial counsel’s day-to-day duties or outside of the legal department
- Experience or familiarity with corporate work (board minutes, corporate governance, fundraising, and the like) not required but considered a plus
What the job involves
- We are seeking an experienced Senior Commercial Counsel to join our legal team at E6 in Texas!
- As Senior Commercial Counsel, you will play a crucial role in providing legal guidance and support in various commercial matters, with a specific focus on reviewing Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) agreements and advising on privacy issues
- This role requires a deep understanding of technology and commercial transactions, along with the ability to analyze complex legal issues and provide practical solutions to support the growth and success of E6
- While we expect the bulk of the work to be commercial work, the Senior Commercial Counsel may assist with other duties as required by the General Counsel or other members of management, including providing support on general corporate matters, HR matters, compliance matters, and other legal projects as needed
- Review, draft, and negotiate a wide range of commercial agreements, with a primary focus on SaaS agreements, including master service agreements, software licenses, data processing agreements, and service level agreements
- Conduct thorough legal analysis and risk assessments of commercial contracts (including client and vendor agreements), identifying potential issues and providing practical solutions to mitigate risks
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including compliance, sales, marketing, product, and engineering, to ensure compliance with relevant legal and regulatory requirements
- Work closely with our compliance teem to advise internal stakeholders on privacy and data protection matters, including compliance with relevant laws, regulations, and industry standards (such as GDPR), and assist in the development and implementation of privacy policies and practices
- Stay up-to-date on emerging legal and regulatory developments related to SaaS, data protection, and privacy, and proactively provide guidance and training to internal teams on relevant changes
- Assist in the resolution of disputes and contract-related issues
- Support the continuous improvement of contract templates, legal processes, and standard operating procedures to streamline the contract lifecycle and enhance efficiency
- Provide legal support and guidance on other general commercial and intellectual property matters as required
- Provide legal support and guidance on corporate and other matters as assigned by the General Counsel or other members of management
Our take
Episode Six (E6) was co-founded by a trio of fintech executives from Rêv Worldwide and NetSpend. They were in a position to see the rate at which digital and neobanks were developing new, API-enabled payment methods, and threatening to disrupt the market share of legacy financial institutions.
The main problem for legacy FIs is that their back-end infrastructure has not evolved quickly enough to keep up, so E6 offers them an API platform to more easily create products fit for today’s consumers. It’s safe to say that E6’s efforts are proving successful thus far, considering that its clients include Mastercard, HSBC, Visa, Microsoft, and Japan Airlines.
The company’s footprint has also expanded impressively since launching in 2015, and it now operates in major financial markets including London, Singapore, Hong Kong, Tokyo, and Brisbane. It recently launched a first-of-its-kind solution it calls "Business Now, Pay Later", that enables commercial banks to meet the working capital needs of small and medium-sized enterprises through installment offerings.
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Insights
Few candidates hear
back within 2 weeks
12% employee growth in 12 months
Company
Funding (last 2 of 5 rounds)
May 2023
$48m
SERIES C
Feb 2022
$10m
SERIES B
Total funding: $98m
Company benefits
- Career: From initial onboarding to ongoing training and professional development, we work with each E6er to develop and build a successful and fulfilling career. We promote sharing of regular and constructive feedback and we encourage mentorship and sponsorship among E6ers.
- Work-Life Balance: We practice a 360-wellness approach to support our team’s mental and physical wellbeing. We understand that having the time and ability to focus on family, friends, and personal wellbeing is paramount to every E6er’s success.
- Flexibility : We encourage a flexible work environment that provides E6ers with the freedom to work from home, work with their teammates in the office, or somewhere in between. We understand life happens, and empower all E6ers to have the ability to be where they need to be, when they need to be.
Company values
- Vision - We focus on the future with a sense of optimism and a passion for what is possible, and we're committed to leading the way
- People first - We recognize our people are our most valuable resource, and we put their personal needs and professional goals at the forefront
- Excellence - We take great pride in everything we do, no matter how big or small. We work hard, we work smart, and we sweat the details
- Respect - We recognize the vital role stakeholders, team members, and others play in E6 culture, and we value their ideas and beliefs
- Expertise - We value the importance of knowledge and expertise and strive to surround ourselves with thought leaders who will challenge us to be the best
- Flexibility - We recognize that today's expectations, limitations, and requirements can fade away tomorrow, so we emphasize flexibility in our thinking and design
Company HQ
Austin, TX
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Leadership
John Mitchell
(CEO)Prior to Episode Six, they were CEO at Fintech company Rêv Worldwide, having previously spent six years at NetSpend in Business Development, Sales and Corporate Strategy.
Chermaine Hu
(CFO)Former Morgan Stanley Executive Director, M&A and Investment Banking. Served as Rêv Worldwide's CFO before co-founding Episode Six.
Futeh Kao
(CTO)Spent seven years as CTO of Rêv Worldwide. Was previously SVP of Technology at MPower Mobile, and Director of Software Architecture at NetSpend.
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