Associate General Counsel

ABOUT SAYARI

Sayari is a risk intelligence provider that provides the public and private sectors with immediate visibility into complex commercial relationships by delivering the largest commercially available collection of corporate and trade data from over 250 jurisdictions worldwide. Sayari's solutions enable risk resilience, mission-critical investigations, and better economic decisions. 

Headquartered in Washington, D.C., Sayari’s solutions are trusted by Fortune 500 companies, financial institutions, and government agencies, and are used globally in over 35 countries. Funded by world-class investors, with a strategic $228 million investment by TPG Inc. (NASDAQ: TPG) in 2024, Sayari has been recognized by the Inc. 5000 and the Deloitte Technology Fast 500 as one of the fastest growing private companies in the United States and was featured as one of Inc.’s “Best Workplaces” for 2025.

POSITION DESCRIPTION

Sayari is looking for a dynamic, solutions-focused and pragmatic Associate General Counsel to join our rapidly scaling legal department. You will report to our General Counsel and provide strategic business and legal support on commercial contracting, corporate governance, M&A, privacy, employment, and various other matters.

• Draft, negotiate and manage a wide variety of commercial agreements, including MSAs, software licenses, SOWs, professional service agreements, government contracts and NDAs. 
• Partner with HR, Finance, IT and Tech/Product leaders on various projects, including data privacy, employment and benefits support, equity administration, product reviews, etc  
• Assist in strategic transactions, including M&A and corporate finance transactions.
• Support the General Counsel in preparing materials for Board and Committee meetings
• Develop and maintain processes for efficient work processes in a fast paced and high-growth business, including playbooks, guidelines, and related documents.
• Assist in corporate formations and global entity management.
• Advise senior leadership on pragmatic and commercially-minded ways to mitigate risk while accelerating outcomes to meet the needs of the business 
• Proactively monitor legal and business developments impacting the Company
• Assist on other legal matters impacting the Company as necessary

• 5-10 years combined experience at a major law firm and/or in-house legal department. In-house experience at a high-growth tech company strongly preferred.
• Extensive experience drafting and negotiating commercial agreements; experience with SaaS, licensing, government contracts and partner/channel agreements is a major plus
• Experience with employment, benefits, equity and data privacy laws is a major plus
• Experience with corporate governance, strategic financing transactions and M&A, or a willingness to learn this area.
• Strong leadership and organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple projects and priorities simultaneously.
• Exceptional verbal and written communication skills in collaborating with management, corporate departments and all levels of employees.
• Exceptional business acumen, analytical ability, curiosity, integrity, and people skills.

Benefits: 

·       100% fully paid medical, vision, and dental for employees and their dependents

·       Generous time off; we observe all US federal holidays, close our office for a winter break (12/24-12/31), in addition to granting 18 PTO days and 10 sick days

·       Outstanding compensation package; competitive commissions for revenue roles and quarterly bonuses for non-revenue positions

·       A strong commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion

·       Eligibility to participate in additional benefits such as 401k match up to 5%, 100% paid life insurance (up to $100,000 coverage),, and parental leave

·       A collaborative and positive culture - your team will be as smart and driven as you

·       Limitless growth and learning opportunities

Sayari is an equal opportunity employer and strongly encourages diverse candidates to apply. We believe diversity and inclusion mean our team members should reflect the diversity of the United States. No employee or applicant will face discrimination or harassment based on race, color, ethnicity, religion, age, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, disability status, veteran status, genetics, or political affiliation. We strongly encourage applicants of all backgrounds to apply.