Commercial Counsel I

BOLD is seeking a Commercial Counsel I to support all commercial contracting activities, including negotiating with vendors, drafting agreements, and reviewing legal documents in line with company policies. This role also involves assisting with partnerships, joint ventures, and M&A matters, including due diligence and supporting all acquisition phases. The Commercial Counsel I will provide legal support to the operations team, covering accounting, finance, payments, tax, technology, facilities, and human resources. The ideal candidate must manage a large workload, prioritize assignments, possess sound business judgment, and work collaboratively.

Must Have

• Handle and support the team and senior management on commercial legal matters.
• Negotiate, draft, prepare and review commercial contracts, agreements and related documents.
• Advice on mergers and acquisitions transactions and other strategic transactions.
• Understand deal rationale, synergies, assumptions and drivers to tailor due diligence and identify legal risks.
• Partner with experts within the company and externally to review regulatory, compliance, tax, intellectual property, data privacy, employment, cybersecurity, and technology-related matters.
• Foster and build strong relationships with business stakeholders and department colleagues.
• Provide legal support across corporate governance, regulatory compliance, and business operations, with a particular focus on KYC compliance.
• Juris Doctor (JD) degree and admitted to practice law in Puerto Rico or any State of the US.
• Minimum of three (3) years of experience in legal commercial and M&A related matters.
• Prior experience in a law firm environment and/or in-house attorney.
• Strong English communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Solid legal research and writing skills, critical thinking and analytical abilities.
• Ability to manage and prioritize a large workload and multi-task.
• Familiarity with the handling of sensitive data and confidential information.

Good to Have

• Understanding of technology industry concepts.
• Experience in e-commerce and/or subscription-based businesses.
• Licensed as a Puerto Rico notary.

Perks & Benefits

• Competitive salary
• Bi-annual bonus
• 401(k) plan with match
• Equity in company
• Flexible spending accounts (health, dependent care)
• Internet and home office reimbursement
• In-office catered breakfast and lunches
• Medical, dental, and vision (optional plans for your family)
• Life & long-term disability insurance (optional)
• Mental health support and resources
• Wellness reimbursement (gym, health apps, etc.)
• Pet Insurance (optional)
• Flexible PTO
• Sick time policy
• Observed holidays

We are looking for a Commercial Counsel I who will primarily provide support and work on all commercial contracting activities of the Company, including, actively negotiate contracts with vendors, reviewing and drafting of agreements, statements of work and other similar legal documents, in accordance with the Company’s policies, standards and procedures to satisfy BOLD’s business goals.

Additionally, the Commercial Counsel I will assist with partnership, joint ventures, as well as mergers and acquisitions matters, and other strategic initiatives of the company. This will include drafting, reviewing, and analyzing acquisition related documentation, actively driving due diligence efforts, and supporting the business through all the acquisition phases, including pre-closing and post-closing transition and integration matters. The candidate will work closely with the mergers & acquisitions team, as well as with other various global finance, product, and marketing teams and across the business on these efforts.

The position will also provide legal support to the operations team, including being actively involved in accounting matters, finance, payments, tax, technology, facilities, and human resources, among other legal matters. The candidate must be able to manage and prioritize a large workload and multiple different assignments. The candidate also needs to have sound business judgement and the ability to think strategically with a desire and ability to work collaboratively and as part of a cohesive team.

About this team:

The Commercial Legal Team is responsible for all the legal aspects of BOLD’s global commercial matters. This includes, among other areas, being in charge and overseeing all legal commercial and contractual matters, observance with federal, state, local and international laws and regulations, and other legal matters pertaining to the commercial activities of the business.

Job Description

What you’ll do:

• Handle and support the team and senior management on commercial legal matters. Negotiate, draft, prepare and review commercial contracts, agreements and related documents.
• Advice on mergers and acquisitions transactions and other strategic transactions, including drafting and/or negotiating non-disclosure agreements, letters of intent, term sheets, financial and legal advisors' engagement letters, merger/share or asset purchase agreements, partnership agreements, shareholder agreements and other related transaction documents – individually and in collaboration with outside counsel.
• Understand deal rationale, synergies, assumptions and drivers to tailor due diligence and identify legal risks to achieving the business case and coordinate diligence efforts internally and with outside counsel.
• Partner with experts within the company and externally to review regulatory, compliance, tax, intellectual property, data privacy, employment, cybersecurity, technology-related and other matters, as needed to be able to negotiate contracts and assist with potential transactions.
• Foster and build strong relationships with business stakeholders and department colleagues to promote cross-functional collaboration, as well as ensure seamless legal advice and support to achieve positive results for the company.
• Provide legal support across corporate governance, regulatory compliance, and business operations, with a particular focus on KYC (Know Your Customer) compliance, coordinating board meetings, and drafting minutes and corporate records.

What you’ll need:

• Juris Doctor (JD) degree and be a member in good standing admitted to the practice of law in Puerto Rico or in any State of the US. Being licensed as a Puerto Rico notary is a plus.
• Minimum of three (3) years of experience practicing law and handling, working or collaborating in legal commercial and mergers and acquisitions related matters.
• Prior experience in a law firm environment and/or in-house attorney.
• Attention to detail, accuracy, time management, effectiveness and efficiency.
• Ability to manage and prioritize a large workload and the skill and willingness to multi-task and participate and provide legal support in multiple projects and assignments.
• Strong English communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Solid legal research and writing skills, critical thinking and analytical abilities.
• Familiarity with the handling of sensitive data and confidential information.

What’s good to have:

• Understanding of technology industry concepts.
• Experience in e-commerce and/or subscription-based businesses is a plus.

Benefits

Outstanding Compensation

• Competitive salary
• Bi-annual bonus
• 401(k) plan with match
• Equity in company
• Flexible spending accounts (health, dependent care)
• Internet and home office reimbursement
• In-office catered breakfast and lunches

100% Full Health Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision (optional plans for your family)
• Life & long-term disability insurance (optional)
• Mental health support and resources
• Wellness reimbursement (gym, health apps, etc.)
• Pet Insurance (optional)

Flexible time away

• Flexible PTO
• Sick time policy
• Observed holidays

Certain group health plans are required to disclose on a public website information regarding in-network provider rates and historical out-of-network allowed amounts and billed charges for covered items and services in two separate machine-readable files (MRFs). The MRFs for the Triple S Salud medical benefit plans are linked below as of July 1, 2022:

https://salud.grupotriples.com/en/transparency-in-coverage-machine-readable-files/

About BOLD

We Transform Work Lives

As an established global organization, BOLD helps people find jobs. Our story is one of growth, success, and professional fulfillment. We create digital products that have empowered millions of people in 180 countries to build stronger resumes, cover letters, and CVs. The result of our work helps people interview confidently, finding the right job in less time. Our employees are experts, learners, contributors, and creatives.

We Celebrate and Promote Diversity and Inclusion

We value our position as an Equal Opportunity Employer. We hire based on qualifications, merit, and our business needs. We don't discriminate regarding race, color, religion, gender, pregnancy, national origin or citizenship, ancestry, age, physical or mental disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, genetic information, or any other applicable characteristic protected by law.