Senior Corporate Counsel

Our Mission:
ButterflyMX is on a mission to empower people to open and manage doors & gates from a smartphone. Our products are installed in more than 15,000+ multifamily, commercial, gated communities, and student-housing properties worldwide, including properties developed, owned, and managed by the most trusted names in real estate. Our features are designed for developers, owners, property managers, and tenants and our products lower operating costs and improve tenant satisfaction.

Our Solution:
Developers and owners no longer need to run building wiring or install in-unit hardware. Property managers can grant building access, revoke permissions, and review entry logs from an online dashboard. Residents can open doors from their smartphones, issue visitor access, and see who is trying to enter the building.

Our Culture & Values:
Fantastic people are the key to our success. As a distributed, primarily remote workforce, we’re looking for more intelligent, passionate, collaborative, and down-to-earth individuals to join our growing team We’re driven by a shared commitment to excellence and innovation, grounded in our core values: We delight our customers, We take ownership, We are a community of collaborators, We speak up, We think big and do small, and We are tenacious.

The Senior Corporate Counsel will serve as a key legal advisor to the company, providing strategic guidance on corporate governance, regulatory compliance, commercial transactions, and risk management. This role requires a seasoned legal professional with expertise in corporate law, contract negotiation, and regulatory matters. This position is ideal for a proactive legal expert who thrives in a fast-paced corporate environment and can balance legal risks with business objectives.

Key Responsibilities:

• Advise executives and business units on legal risks and corporate policies.
• Draft, review, and negotiate complex SaaS agreements, partnerships, vendor contracts, and licensing arrangements, ensuring contracts align with business goals and protect the company's interests.
• Advise on intellectual property matters, including patents, trademarks, and copyright protections.
• Advise on employment policies, equity programs, and workplace compliance.
• Ensure compliance with applicable laws, regulations, and industry standards.
• Oversee corporate governance matters, including board communications, entity management, and shareholder relations.
• Support mergers, acquisitions, and other strategic business initiatives.
• Manage disputes, litigation, and external counsel relationships.
• Develop and implement company-wide legal policies and risk mitigation strategies.

Requirements

• Juris Doctor (JD) degree from an accredited law school and active bar membership.
• 5-7 or 7-10 years of corporate legal experience, preferably with a mix of law firm and in-house counsel roles.
• Strong knowledge of corporate, contract, and compliance law.
• Excellent negotiation, communication, and leadership skills.
• Business-first mindset.

Benefits

• Comprehensive Medical (ButterflyMX covers 90% of the cost), Dental, and Vision plans (ButterflyMX covers 100% of the cost) starting day 1
• 401(k) plan with a match
• 13 paid holidays, 25 PTO days
• Paid Family Leave
• Employee Assistance Program
• Quarterly self-care stipends
• Access to optional benefits including pre-tax flexible healthcare spending accounts (FSA and HSA), Dependent Care FSA, and Commuter Benefits, as well as optional Supplemental Life, AD&D, Hospital Indemnity, Disability, Legal, Accident, Critical Illness, Pet, and Personal Liability Insurance
• And more!

ButterflyMX is an equal opportunity employer and we value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status. You must have the authorization to work in the US to become an employee. We strive to create an accessible and inclusive experience for all candidates and employees. If you need reasonable accommodations during the application or the recruiting process, please let our recruiting team know.