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About Reserv

Reserv is an insurtech creating and incubating cutting-edge AI and automation technology to bring efficiency and simplicity to claims. Founded by insurtech veterans with deep experience in SaaS and digital claims, Reserv is venture-backed by Bain Capital and Altai Ventures and began operations in May 2022. We are focused on automating highly manual tasks to tackle long-standing problems in claims and set a new standard for TPAs, insurance technology providers, and adjusters alike.

We have ambitious (but attainable!) goals and need adjusters who can work in an evolving environment. If building a leading TPA and the prospect of tackling the long-standing challenges of the claims role sounds exciting, we can't wait to meet you.

About the role

As Reserv's first legal hire and in-house counsel, you will be the primary legal advisor and oversee all legal matters for the company. You will be responsible for developing and implementing legal strategies that align with our business objectives while managing legal risks and ensuring compliance with relevant laws and regulations.

As the first in-house counsel, you will build & incubate scalable operations and processes for the ways Legal interacts with business and engineering teams across Reserv. This role requires a proactive, innovative thinker with a deep understanding of startup dynamics and a strong ability to navigate complex legal landscapes.

Initially, this role will report into the Vice-President of Strategy, who is also employee #2, a former securities law attorney, and reports to the CEO. When appropriate, this role will be elevated to General Counsel and report directly to the CEO.

Who you are

You are a proactive and strategic legal leader with a passion for the dynamic world of startups. You bring a strong blend of legal and operational expertise. Your deep understanding of the startup ecosystem allows you to navigate complex legal landscapes with agility and foresight.

Strategic Thinker:You possess a keen ability to anticipate legal issues and proactively address them in a way that supports business objectives. Your strategic mindset helps you define the appropriate risk appetite in each interaction you have with external and internal stakeholders
Experienced Professional:With significant experience in legal roles, particularly within startup or high-growth environments, you have a track record of (1) directly handling diverse legal matters, from corporate governance to intellectual property and contract negotiation to managing outside counsel and (2) building and incubating key legal operations and processes in a scalable way – contract review, vendor management, IP review and IP rights
Problem Solver:You excel at finding practical solutions to legal challenges. Your problem-solving skills enable you to tackle complex issues with creativity and a focus on achieving positive outcomes.

Risk optimizer: You understand how to prioritize and sort through different types of risk: knowing when to embrace risk whole-heartedly and knowing when to mitigate risk. Prioritization is your instinct. As a result, you're adept at giving practical, thoughtful, actionable commercial advice to business teams.

High tempo: You know when to cycle up to a high tempo, moving fast to solve problems; you also know when it's appropriate to cycle down to create time for rest, recuperation, and unstructured relaxation. Consequently, you thrive in a fast-paced environment because you know how to move at an objective with speed and know how to slow down to take advantage of lulls
Unwaveringly high integrity:Your commitment to integrity and ethical standards is unwavering. You handle sensitive information with discretion and uphold the highest standards of legal and professional conduct.
And did we mention, a sense of humor!

What we need

To excel as Reserv's first legal hire, we need a legal leader who combines deep industry knowledge with a strategic, risk optimization approach. Your expertise will be critical in supporting our growth at the complex legal intersection of insurance services and cutting edge technology. Specifically, we are looking for:

Specific operational activities:

Build out a scalable Legal division at Reserv, with scalable processes to review contracts, manage vendors, strategically partner with and inform Engineering on IP, as well as manage Legal assets like contracts and trademarks
Identify & understand Reserv's risk appetite / optimization and institutionalize it with scalable processes and procedures that correspond to that level of risk
Source vendors and managing litigation counsel
Work closely with head of Compliance to develop and implement effective risk management strategies to address evolving regulatory challenges

Specific legal activities:

Hone and maintain a comprehensive understanding of market-standard provisions and legal positions in customer & vendor contracts for service-providers and SaaS companies; have a keen sense of how to manage litigation. Familiarity with M&A / deal work is a plus
Negotiate, draft, and review complex agreements, including technology partnerships, mergers & acquisitions, insurance policies, and vendor contracts. Ensure that all contracts are legally sound, protect the company's interests, and foster beneficial business relationships
Build and iterate on legal templates for a wide range of applications, from NDAs to MSAs, from statements of work to independent contractor agreements

Build Legal division into a strategic partner to business teams, improving the overall business' agility, strategic direction, & clarity of prioritization

Requirements

5+ years of legal experience, with mix of Big Law associate experience and in-house experience at start-ups

Recent experience as the first legal hire at a startup or second legal hire at a startup who helped build out the legal function at a startup
Prior experience in Big Law in formative early career years
Experience with insurtechs, SaaS businesses, or tech-enabled services is a plus but not necessary
Juris Doctor (JD) degree from an accredited law school.
Admission to the state bar in which you reside

Benefits:

Generous health-insurance package with nationwide coverage, vision, & dental
401(k) retirement plan with employer matching
Competitive PTO policy – we want our employees fresh, healthy, happy, and energized!
Generous family leave policy
Work from anywhere to facilitate your work life balance
PC or Apple laptop, large second monitor, and other quality-of-life equipment you may want. Technology is something that should make your life easier, not harder!

At Reserv, we value diversity in backgrounds, perspectives, and life experiences and believe that diversity in viewpoints and critical thinking drives innovation, first-principles thinking, and success. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and encourage those from all walks of life to apply. If you believe you are a good fit for this role, we would love to hear from you!