Jeremy Ford
Head of Legal and ESG
- Role
- Head of Legal and Esg, Sr Director at Model N
- Location
- San Francisco, CA, US
- LinkedIn followers
- 500 followers
About Jeremy Ford
Experienced in-house counsel and operations professional providing insightful legal and…
Experience
Head of Legal and Esg, Sr Director
Jan 2022 — Present · San Francisco, CA, US
As the Head of Legal, I lead the legal department and oversee all legal affairs for the organization, ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements and minimizing legal risks. Develop and implement legal strategies aligned with business goals. Collaborate with executives and department leaders to shape company policies and provide actionable counsel on a broad range of matters, including contracts, regulatory compliance, IP protection, employment law, and litigation.Key Responsibilities:Direct a team of legal professionals, provide mentorship and conduct performance reviewsDraft, review, and negotiate high-value commercial technology agreements, vendor partnerships, and customer facing SaaS agreementsAdvise executive leadership on legal obligations, strategic initiatives, and risk managementMonitor regulatory developments and implement required changes to internal policies and proceduresManage external counsels and coordinate litigation, dispute resolution, and investigation processesSupport M&A activity, due diligence, and integration of newly acquired entitiesConduct employee training on legal and compliance mattersOversee corporate governance and maintain company recordsManage corporate E&O and D&O insurance programsCore Skills:Strategic Thinking & LeadershipContract Negotiation & DraftingRegulatory ComplianceLitigation ManagementTeam Development & Cross-Functional CollaborationRisk Assessment & MitigationStakeholder Communication
Education
Golden Gate University, School of Law
Doctor of Law (J.D.), Specialization in IP
2002 — 2005
The University of Texas at Austin
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Political Science and Government
1995 — 1999
Skills
- Corporate Law
- Contract Management
- Management
- Mergers
- Contract Negotiation
- Start-Ups
- Private Equity
- Westlaw
- Ipo
- Venture Capital
- Litigation Support
- Legal Writing
- Litigation
- Employment Law
- Legal Compliance
- Legal Assistance
- Notary Public
- Salesforce.com
- Negotiation
- Due Diligence
- Licensing
- Mergers & Acquisitions
- Online Advertising
- Finance
- Corporate Governance
- Trademarks
- Legal Research
- Intellectual Property
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