Legal Counsel (Remote) - United States

Valsoft has acquired more than 150 vertical market software businesses and is still growing, helping each one deliver best-in-class, mission-critical solutions to its industry. We invest in well-established companies for the long term and partner with their existing management, building an entrepreneurial environment that helps each business become a leader in its market. You’ll be the in-house counsel for three of our portfolios: two acquisitive groups that buy and scale established software companies, and Valsoft Ventures, our startup portfolio. One day you’re negotiating a SaaS contract or a vendor deal, the next you’re advising on an employment issue, protecting IP, or cleaning up corporate records, and when an acquisition lands, you’re making the integration stick. Commercial & contracts Draft, review, and negotiate the agreements that keep the businesses running: software licensing, SaaS, customer, vendor, and partnership agreements Build practical templates and playbooks so business teams can move quickly with less legal friction Act as the first call for portfolio company leaders on a wide range of legal questions Support employment matters and HR initiatives, including policies, contracts, and workplace issues Manage IP matters, including software licensing, ownership, and protection Spot legal risk early and work with business teams on sensible, proportionate fixes Corporate & compliance Provide guidance on regulatory compliance in U.S. and international operations Coordinate with outside counsel and international stakeholders on multi-jurisdictional issues Assist with post-close integration from a legal and operational standpoint D. from an accredited law school, admitted and in good standing in at least one U.4+ years of legal practice (experience at a law firm and then in-house operational work is an asset)

• Strong drafting and negotiation skills on commercial and technology agreements
• Experience with technology, software, and AI licensing agreements, and a solid understanding of SaaS business models
• Experience handling employment law and HR-related legal matters
• Working knowledge of commercial contracts, IP, and corporate governance
• Legal authorization to work in the United States

PERSONAL CHARACTERISTICS:

Comprehensive health benefits, including medical, dental, vision, basic life, AD&D, LTD, STD, EAP, FSA, critical illness, accident insurance, and hospital indemnity insurance ~