Legal Counsel

Job Description

The Mission:

At Enigma, we believe that the future of the small business economy runs on data. Enigma provides the most comprehensive data about the identity and financial health of nearly every U.S. small business. Customers use our data to make smarter credit-related decisions and to better serve their small business customers.

At Enigma, Legal works across teams while creating best-in-class practices to enable Enigma’s growth and maturation as a company. You'll play an instrumental role in helping Enigma grow into the world’s leading data and technology company through legal acumen, strategic thinking, resourcefulness, creativity, and commitment to execution. As the second lawyer at the company, you will be involved in every aspect of the legal function and work cross-functionally across every department.

About You:

You believe in the transformative power of data and are excited by its potential to transform how the world makes decisions and does business. You take pride in providing excellent legal services and being entrusted with delivering quality work. You think critically about the law and the role of lawyers in both tried-and-true corporate settings and emerging spaces that require innovative solutions. You are always prepared to roll up your sleeves–no problem is too big or too small. You’re an empathetic listener, effective communicator, and a teammate who uplifts any community you join.

In This Role, You Will:

• Negotiate and draft a wide variety of commercial contracts, including for technically complex projects with many moving parts and potential verticals
• Be exposed to every aspect of practicing law in a rapidly growing tech startup
• Help build a world-class legal function that can scale with the company and set standards for operational excellence
• Identify key business risks and prioritize and communicate effective solutions in a fast-paced environment
• Partner with teams and individuals across the company to help drive business outcomes
• Effectively manage and liaise with outside counsel for specialized matters
• Be a thought leader on legal and policy initiatives relevant to the company's mission and business objectives

Our Ideal Candidate Has:

• Active license to practice law in the U.S. in at least one state
• At least 2 years of experience representing businesses in a firm or in-house setting, with practical experience in the drafting, revision, and negotiation of SaaS, data license or similar commercial contracts. Litigators are also welcome to apply
• Proficiency and interest in intellectual property laws as they apply to technology and data
• Impeccable attention to detail
• Commercial mindset; ability to balance protecting the company with building relationships and opportunities
• Ability to wear many different hats and understand the perspectives of different company roles and departments
• Genuine interest and commitment to learning new things, including any area of law needed for the job

About Us:

At Enigma, we’re building the single, most reliable source of data on businesses to power the future of financial services. By engineering better data from hundreds of public and third-party sources, we aim to tell the complete story of every business, so that companies of every size can access the financial services they need to grow and thrive. Our core values – generosity, curiosity, ingenuity, & drive – guide everything we do, from how we make our most important product decisions to how we work with and support one another on a daily basis. We’re a team of curious, driven individuals with diverse backgrounds and skills, but we’re all passionate about engineering deeper understanding through data—together. If this resonates, we would love to hear from you!

We are proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and an affirmative action employer. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity, or Veteran status.