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Startup In-House Counsel — ADR & Contracts

Socket.dev

Socket.dev is seeking its first In-House Counsel in San Francisco to own legal matters across the company, with a focus on arbitration and ADR. This hands-on role partners with founders and operations to manage risk and build the legal function from the ground up.

You will advise on commercial contracts, regulatory and compliance matters in payments, manage outside counsel, and help shape the company's governance as it scales.

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Vacancy posted 22 hours ago
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