Altana provides the world’s only dynamic, intelligent map of the global supply chain - the Altana Atlas - using AI and machine learning models to connect with and learn from massive sets of public and private data. Through the Atlas, companies and governments can understand the distant origins of products well beyond their own direct suppliers; discover trading relationships and national security risks deep in their networks; measure labor and environmental impacts; identify related risks and opportunities; ensure effective compliance and enforcement with trade requirements; and collaborate to manage all of it.
We have built a fundamental understanding of how the world’s economy works, and the implications for global resiliency, sustainability and opportunity are enormous. Backed by leading investors and used by the world’s most important organizations (Maersk, US Customs and Border Protection, Merck, Boston Scientific, and more), Altana’s mission is to power a new era of globalization organized around trusted supply chain networks.
This is a lofty mission, and our success depends on building a diverse, global team and creating an environment in which they can thrive. We operate in accordance with our values: we focus on value creation, not capture; we foster diversity and embrace difference; we embrace reality; we get things done; we amaze our clients. When you join Altana, you’ll be joining a vibrant, collaborative team working together to solve complex problems with the potential for global societal impact.
The Opportunity at Altana
Altana is seeking a versatile Legal Counsel to join the growing legal function at Altana and support the goals of the business as we continue to scale. The legal function is deeply embedded into the business and you will be required to collaborate, advise, and support a full spectrum of stakeholders. The role will be extremely varied and will require you to deliver first-rate legal advice in a fast-paced dynamic environment, identifying and mitigating risk with a pragmatic business-first approach. This role will be best suited to a generalist who is not daunted by ambiguity and novel challenges.
You Will
- Support executives and teams from BD, Product, and Marketing by identifying and mitigating legal issues for the business while helping to drive comprehensive, long-term strategies that balance growth and other business objectives with risk.
- Help develop and take ownership of our compliance policies and processes to ensure they are growing in step with our expanding business footprint.
- Serve as a trusted advisor to key stakeholders across the full spectrum of legal topics and be the subject matter expert on key legal topics, including data protection, privacy, product, and intellectual property issues.
- Negotiate and draft various commercial agreements, such as commercial contracts, vendor contracts, licensing agreements, and partnership agreements.
- Shape and improve our legal processes that enable both legal and business functions to scale efficiently and effectively.
You Have
- At least 5 years of experience working in a law firm and in-house legal department focused on corporate, commercial, and/or product work.
- Experience at a growth stage technology company is a bonus but not a requirement
- Experience of contracting with the federal government a bonus, but not a requirement
- Active membership in good standing in either New York or California bar association
- Knowledgeable in software and data licensing transactions, data protection, commercial contracting, and intellectual property.
- Proven ability to work independently and collaborate with a cross-functional team, using effective communication, strong writing and customer service skills
- Pragmatic, creative legal thinker with excellent judgment and a willingness to take on new responsibilities and challenges.
- Genuine curiosity about the intersection of global trade, data, AI, geopolitics, and the law
This role can be based in either New York, NY or Washington, D.C. with a hybrid working arrangement.
Why it’s great to work at Altana
- We love to collaborate, and we win as a team!
- We are committed to engineering excellence
- We value personal and professional development
- We learn from diverse backgrounds and perspectives
- We impact the world, from enabling developing countries to identifying drug traffickers
Altana is an equal opportunity employer with a commitment to inclusion across race and ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation, age, religion, physical ability, veteran status, and national origin. We offer a comprehensive healthcare package and paid parental leave of 3 months for the primary caregiver and 1 month for the secondary caregiver.
