VP, Contracts & Compliance

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As our VP, Contracts & Compliance you will...

Be both the guardian of our legal interests and the architect of our enterprise-wide risk framework. This role will focus primarily on contract review, negotiation, and lifecycle management (~80%), while also supporting enterprise risk and compliance initiatives (~20%). The ideal candidate brings a pragmatic, business-minded approach—balancing rigor with agility to enable growth in a fast-paced, marketing- and technology-driven environment.

This is a high-impact role for a sharp, strategic thinker who thrives in dynamic environments—and knows how to balance legal rigor, risk control, and business agility.

Be Accountable and Responsible

Contracts Management

• Contract Leadership: Draft, review, and negotiate a wide range of agreements including MSAs, SOWs, NDAs, SaaS/software licenses, technology vendor agreements, client service agreements, and licensing deals
• Lifecycle Oversight: Manage contract administration, including renewals, deadlines, and deliverables, ensuring proper tracking in contract management systems
• Risk & Liability Management: Identify and mitigate contractual risks across indemnities, limitations of liability, confidentiality, IP ownership, data protection, and privacy compliance (GDPR, CCPA, HIPAA)
• Templates & Playbooks: Maintain and update contract templates, negotiation playbooks, and approval workflows to improve consistency, efficiency, and scalability
• Business Partnering: Serve as a trusted advisor to Sales, Procurement, HR, Finance, IT, and Product teams, delivering clear, actionable guidance that enables business velocity without compromising safeguards

Corporate Risk & Compliance

• Enterprise Risk Support: Partner with CFO and leadership to identify and assess enterprise risks (legal, regulatory, data privacy, operational, reputational)
• Risk Framework Execution: Contribute to the development and evolution of MERGE’s risk appetite, controls, and monitoring processes
• Policy & Governance: Support corporate filings, governance matters, and policy development (privacy, compliance, ethics, code of conduct)
• Regulatory Watch: Monitor evolving laws/regulations in marketing, technology, and data protection; brief leadership on business impacts

These are the qualifications we’re looking for

• J.D. from an accredited law school; active member in good standing of at least one U.S. state bar
• 7–10 years of legal experience, including at least 3–5 years in-house
• Background in marketing, technology, healthcare, or professional services preferred
• Proven expertise in contract law, negotiation, and lifecycle management
• Strong understanding of data privacy laws (GDPR, CCPA, HIPAA) and digital advertising regulations
• Experience advising on SaaS/software licensing, technology partnerships, and digital marketing/AdTech/MarTech initiatives
• Excellent communication and negotiation skills, with the ability to translate complex risks into practical, business-friendly guidance
• Highly organized, detail-oriented, and comfortable managing competing priorities in a fast-moving environment

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At MERGE, we’re committed to fostering an environment where our team members can thrive in both their careers and personal lives, ensuring they feel supported and empowered to succeed.

MERGE believes in transparency and equity. In accordance with state regulations, we’re proud to include salary ranges in our job postings to ensure fair compensation practices.

The salary range for this role is $175,000-$200,000, based on the individual’s skills, experience, qualifications, location, and other relevant factors. The salary pay range is subject to change and may be modified at any time.  

MERGE is proud to invest in benefits that include meaningful Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, 401K, Lifestyle Spending Account, Employer Paid Life & Disability Insurance, Flexible Time off & Holidays plus many other benefits and rewards.

Applicants for employment in the US must have work authorization that does not now or in the future require sponsorship of a visa for employment authorization in the United States.

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• Ability. Mastering our craft
• Agility. Delivering with a growth mindset
• Humility. Collaborating for shared success

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