Head of Legal

What is Mavrck?

Mavrck is the all-in-one, advanced influencer marketing platform enabling global consumer brands to harness the power of social proof that consumers trust today. Marketers use Mavrck to discover and collaborate with influencers, advocates, referrers, and loyalists to create trusted content and insights for customer journey touchpoints at scale. Using its self-service influencer manager, Mavrck allows marketers to take an automated and performance-based approach to influencer marketing.

Founded in 2014, Mavrck has offices in Boston and Denver. Mavrck's platform has been recognized for its superior offering by the Shorty Awards and Retail TouchPoints' Retail Innovator Awards, honored as "Best Influencer Marketing Platform" by Digiday, is the #1 influencer marketing platform for the enterprise on software review site G2, and was named to the 2019 and 2020 Inc. 5000. Mavrck was also named a "Leader" among the top influencer marketing platforms in Forrester's evaluation, The Forrester New Wave™: Influencer Marketing Solutions, Q2 2020.

Mavrck & Later 

In March 2022, Mavrck acquired Vancouver-based social media marketing platform Later. Later is the leading social media marketing and commerce platform that helps small business owners and creators grow their brands and businesses online. With a unique combination of tools, machine-learning-based recommendations, and education, Later makes it easy to visually plan & schedule social content, drive traffic, and increase sales – empowering customers to turn their passions into possibilities

Together, we’re helping connect creators & marketers together to grow their social followings and businesses on social media.

Our values

• Lead with Humility: We put what’s best for all ahead of what’s best for one - no big egos here.
• Adapt Grow: We view uncertainty as opportunity and nimbly adapt.
• Make it Happen: We have big ambitions and the courage to achieve them.
• Succeed Together: We prioritize diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment - there’s a seat for everyone here.
• Celebrate: We bring an optimistic mindset into everything we do. We celebrate progress, each other, and unique perspectives.

Where we work

Mavrck is based in Boston, MA and hires employees remotely across the United States. Later is based in Vancouver, BC, with hub cities in Toronto, ON, and London, UK.

In this role, you'll get to:

As the Leader of the Legal department, you will report directly to the Chief Financial Officer and lead the charge with regard to building out all aspects of the team, processes, reporting and risk mitigation ensuring that our company operates at the highest standards of legal compliance and ethical behaviour. You will not only oversee all legal operations, including contract drafting and review, corporate governance, risk management, and compliance but also serve as the trusted advisor to the senior management.

You will collaborate with cross-functional teams to design and execute legal policies that align and inform with the company's goals & strategic direction. You will also stay ahead of the curve by staying informed of changes in relevant laws and regulations and imparting that knowledge to the rest of the company through ongoing training and education.

When the need arises, you will confidently represent the company in legal matters and ensure that our interests are protected. This role requires a highly strategic thinker who can easily navigate complex legal & business issues and deliver practical solutions to support the company's success.

Responsibilities include:

• Oversee all legal activities, including contract drafting and review, employment law, corporate governance, risk management, and compliance
• Advise senior management on legal and regulatory issues and provide strategic legal guidance on business matters
• Negotiate and draft a wide range of contracts, including employment agreements, software license agreements, service agreements, and other commercial contracts
• Stay current on changes in applicable laws, regulations, and industry standards, and provide ongoing training and education to the company and its employees
• Represent the company in legal matters, as necessary
• Manage outside counsel
• Manage the legal budget
• Support legal aspects of risk management strategies with particular concern for product safety, regulatory and operational, compliance, cyber security, and organizational resilience/redundancy initiatives.
• Responsible for ensuring the organization's compliance with relevant regulations. Develop and implement policies and procedures to comply with legislation, as well as develop and maintain communication materials and training programs for employees
• Develop in-depth technical knowledge and understanding of product offerings
• Provide general legal support for corporate, commercial, and human resources/employment matters

Mavrck is committed to building an inclusive, supportive place for you to do the best and most rewarding work of your career. If you identify with any of the following, we encourage you to apply!

• Juris Doctorate (JD) degree from an accredited law school and admitted to practice law in the US
• A minimum of 5 years of experience practicing law in-house in a fast-paced, high-growth global technology company is preferred
• Proven track record in building an internal legal function based on the needs of the business. 
• Strong understanding and extensive experience with corporate law, including the ability to advise and provide guidance on various corporate matters.
• Significant experience with employment law, including knowledge of applicable legislation, regulations, and best practices including equity-based compensation
• Familiarity with GDPR and other relevant data privacy laws and regulations
• Excellent working knowledge of Contract Law, and Intellectual Property Law in the US and Canada and experience with SaaS MSA’s and other product-related contracts
• Experience managing legal budget
• M&A Experience 
• Strong negotiation and drafting skills, with experience negotiating and drafting complex contracts
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to understand and interpret complex legal issues and provide practical solutions
• The ability to problem-solve new issues and communicate effectively while working collaboratively within cross-functional teams and levels within the organization 

Some perks of being on our Squad include... 

• Remote Work: We acknowledge (now more than ever) that you do not need to be in an office or at a desk to be successful !
• Unlimited PTO: To further support freedom and flexibility, we want you to take the time off when you want or need it to best recharge! 
• Flex-Fridays: Summer Fridays are year long at Mavrck. Catch up on emails on Friday afternoons or start your weekend early - the time is yours!
• Paid Parental Leave: Take up to 12 weeks paid leave when a little one joins the family! 
• Ongoing Learning: Growth is a big reason people join Mavrck and a core tenet of our culture, so we provide access to a variety of Learning and Development options, like online courses or coaching - and support you pursuing ones that you are passionate about!  
• We Care: 401k, Health, Dental, Vision, Long Term and Short Term disability are part of a comprehensive benefits package
• Fun Environment: When we’re in the office, music, jeans and t-shirts are the norm!!
• Yummy Food: Healthy snacks are always provided.

Diversity, inclusion, and accessibility

We value diversity of thought; we are committed to creating a diverse environment and are proud to be an equal-opportunity employer. All applications will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, national origin, disability, or age. Please let us know if you require any accommodations or support during the recruitment process.