Sr. Legal Counsel

London, England, United Kingdom

12/12/2024

Who We Are

Addepar is a global technology and data company that helps investment professionals provide the most informed, precise guidance for their clients. Hundreds of thousands of users have entrusted Addepar to empower smarter investment decisions and better advice over the last decade. With client presence in more than 45 countries, Addepar’s platform aggregates portfolio, market and client data for over $6 trillion in assets. Addepar’s open platform integrates with more than 100 software, data and services partners to deliver a complete solution for a wide range of firms and use cases. Addepar embraces a global flexible workforce model with offices in Silicon Valley, New York City, Salt Lake City, Chicago, London, Edinburgh and Pune.

The Role

Join Addepar's Legal team as Senior Legal Counsel and play a crucial role in the growth and expansion of our business. This is an outstanding opportunity to craft the future of our global operations, support experienced HR and sales professionals, and navigate regulatory developments. As a small legal team relative to the vast opportunities in front of Addepar, we rely on close collaboration and the ability of each team member to cover multiple areas of the law and the business.

What You’ll Do

• Negotiate client contracts and other commercial agreements supporting millions of dollars/pounds of total revenue, including related Data Processing Agreements.
• Run a global employment law practice in coordination with HR professionals and outside counsel.
• Set up and support the growth of new non-US offices, with primary focus on EMEA and LATAM .
• Develop expertise and build repeatable processes tailored to delivering in the areas of greatest need for our global business
• Stay informed on regulatory developments and advise business leaders accordingly, including with respect to data privacy regulations.
• Provide support for inquiries related to data privacy, including GDPR.
• Scope international privacy compliance requirements to support jurisdictional expansion.
  
  

Who You Are

• Qualified to practice as a solicitor or barrister in England and Wales, with significant post qualification experience, preferably in the context of a global technology business.
• Outstanding negotiation and contract management abilities.
• Strong understanding of employment and privacy law and regulatory requirements, including GDPR.
• Tackle challenges practically, with the ability to succinctly identify critical areas of concern and construct legally-compliant, commercially-viable solutions
• Ambitious and collaborative, with a dedication to delivering world-class legal solutions.
  
  

Our Values

• Act Like an Owner - Think and operate with intention, purpose and care. Own outcomes.
• Build Together - Collaborate to unlock the best solutions. Deliver lasting value.
• Champion Our Clients - Exceed client expectations. Our clients’ success is our success.
• Drive Innovation - Be bold and unconstrained in problem solving. Transform the industry.
• Embrace Learning - Engage our community to broaden our perspective. Bring a growth mindset.
  
  

In addition to our core values, Addepar is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We seek to bring together diverse ideas, experiences, skill sets, perspectives, backgrounds and identities to drive innovative solutions. We commit to promoting a welcoming environment where inclusion and belonging are held as a shared responsibility.

We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation.

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