Corporate Counsel

Corporate Counsel

Brief Description
The Corporate Counsel functions both independently and as part of a global legal team to deliver high-quality, timely legal work that supports Zywave’s strategic objectives as a multinational insurtech organization. This role provides sophisticated legal counsel across commercial contracting, compliance, privacy, employment, and corporate initiatives, while fostering a proactive, solutions-oriented approach to risk management and business enablement.

• Lead complex commercial negotiations with mid-market and enterprise customers, partners, insurance carriers, and vendors.
• Draft, review, and negotiate SaaS agreements, data licensing arrangements, and vendor contracts.
• Identify regulatory, contractual, and industry trends (US, UK, EU) and apply them to contracting playbooks and processes.
• Develop and implement contracting best practices and strategic improvements.

• Collaborate on compliance programs for Privacy, AI initiatives, and Data Governance.
• Lead HIPAA compliance efforts and negotiate Business Associate Agreements and data-handling components.
• Conduct legal risk assessments and develop mitigation strategies across business operations.
• Ensure compliance with applicable regulations including HIPAA, ERISA, FMLA, COBRA, worker’s compensation, and privacy regimes.

• Support integration and post-close contract transitions for M&A.
• Support legal trend analysis.
• Provide pragmatic legal advice to senior leaders to support business decisions.
• Participate in cross-functional projects and product initiatives.

• Collaborate with internal stakeholders to ensure practical legal risk management, while supporting go-to-market initiatives.
• Assist in contracting go-to-market initiatives.
• Mentor junior team members and support team development.

• Oversee and improve the legal contracts database and related reporting.
• Maintain strong documentation practices to support audit, compliance, and legal operations.

• Juris Doctor degree from an ABA-accredited law school (or equivalent international credential).
• Minimum three years of progressive legal experience; combination of law firm and in-house preferred.
• Broad experience in commercial contracting, privacy, compliance, and risk management.
• Experience in technology, SaaS, or licensing.
• Working knowledge of US, UK, and EU privacy regimes.

• Demonstrated ability to lead high-value negotiations and manage complex agreements.
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to translate legal concepts into practical business guidance.
• Proven ability to manage compliance programs and strategic legal initiatives.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills; ability to advise senior leadership.
• Collaborative interpersonal style with adaptability in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to maintain confidentiality.
• Customer centric focus to partner with go-to-market teams.

• Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Word, PowerPoint, Excel).
• Experience with contract lifecycle management tools (SFDC, Link Squares, Docu Sign) preferred.
• Comfort with use of generative AI in daily work.

Zywave empowers insurers and brokers to drive profitable growth and thrive in today’s escalating risk landscape. Only Zywave delivers a powerful Performance Multiplier, bringing together transformative, ecosystem-wide capabilities to amplify impact across data, processes, people, and customer experiences. More than 15,000 insurers, MGAs, agencies, and brokerages trust Zywave to sharpen risk assessment, strengthen client relationships, and enhance operations. Additional information can be found at