Legal Counsel- Technology

About us

bolt is the leading insurance exchange for the P&C insurance industry, uniting distributors and providers on a single platform to transform the way insurance is bought and sold. The result is the world’s biggest exchange, working with two-thirds of America’s leading carriers and connecting more people with ways to protect the things they value.

In this position you will…

…be responsible for navigating the complex legal landscape of the insurance and tech industries. You will provide expert legal advice on cybersecurity policies, IT contracts, data risk management and SaaS agreements, and stay current on cybersecurity and technology trends and new regulations to support the company’s strategic objectives and ensure compliance with applicable laws and regulations.

You will be responsible for…

• Drafting, reviewing, and negotiating a wide range of technology contracts, including software licensing, SaaS agreements, data protection agreements (DPAs), technology procurement contracts, and service level agreements (SLAs).
• Advising on legal issues related to artificial intelligence, cybersecurity and data protection, including incident response and breach notification requirements.
• Collaborating with technology, data science, information security, tech risk, and business teams to assess and mitigate legal risks associated with new technologies, product development, and digital transformation initiatives.
• Monitoring and analyzing legislative developments affecting the tech industry, particularly in areas of cybersecurity, privacy, artificial intelligence, and intellectual property.
• Developing and providing training to company employees on compliance with company policies including IT and cybersecurity policies and procedures.
• Represent the company in legal proceedings related to technology disputes.

For you to be successful…

…we expect you to be able to demonstrate the following key competencies;

Impactful

• Focus on objectives and identify activities and key results required to meet them
• Proactively identify what needs to be done, and take action, before being asked, or before the situation escalates.
• Take accountability and self-motivated to deliver results even in situations which are not straight-forward.

Curious

• Actively seek to learn from others and is inquisitive in order to increase knowledge and competence. Expands understanding of team’s key activities for improved collaboration.
• Maintain fluency in trends and new approaches relevant to role

Communication

• Effectively and articulately communicate actively and respectfully, including listening to and synthesizing others’ perspectives
• Concisely communicate and reference relevant information tailored to the audience to support points
• Keep relevant people accurately informed and up-to-date of both positive and potentially negative information

Creative

• Experiment with new trends and innovations and be an early adopter where they can benefit the team
• Identify beneficial new approaches and ways of looking at problems, introducing them within team
• Draw from diverse sources and ideas to generate creative ideas

You will require the following qualifications and skills

• Juris Doctor degree from an accredited law school.
• Admission to the bar in the relevant jurisdiction.
• Minimum of 5 years of legal experience in technology law, with a focus on cybersecurity, data protection, technology, and SaaS.
• Strong understanding of intellectual property law as it pertains to the tech industry.
• Excellent negotiation and communication skills, with the ability to explain complex legal concepts to non-legal stakeholders.
• Proven track record of managing multiple projects in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to work and lead autonomously and be comfortable with negotiating commercial and non-legal issues
• Collaborative, growth mindset team player who can get their “hands dirty” and assist with a variety of tasks