General Counsel

Zenoti provides an all-in-one, cloud-based software solution for the beauty and wellness industry. Our solution allows users to seamlessly manage every aspect of the business in a comprehensive mobile solution: online appointment bookings, POS, CRM, employee management, inventory management, built-in marketing programs and more. Zenoti helps clients streamline their systems and reduce costs, while simultaneously improving customer retention and spending. Our platform is engineered for reliability and scale and harnesses the power of enterprise-level technology for businesses of all sizes

Zenoti powers more than 30,000 salons, spas, medspas and fitness studios in over 50 countries. This includes a vast portfolio of global brands, such as European Wax Center, Hand & Stone, Massage Heights, Rush Hair & Beauty, Sono Bello, Profile by Sanford, Hair Cuttery, CorePower Yoga and TONI&GUY.

Our recent accomplishments include surpassing a $1 billion unicorn valuation, being named Next Tech Titan by GeekWire, raising an $80 million investment from TPG, ranking as the 316th fastest-growing company in North America on Deloitte’s 2020 Technology Fast 500™. We are also proud to be recognized as a Great Place to Work CertifiedTM for 2021-2022 as this reaffirms our commitment to empowering people to feel good and find their greatness. To learn more about Zenoti visit: https://www.zenoti.com

Position Overview: The General Counsel at Zenoti will lead the company’s Legal team, ensuring compliance with all regulatory requirements while providing strategic legal guidance to the executive team. As a key member of the leadership team, the General Counsel will support Zenoti’s IPO journey, manage corporate governance, and oversee all legal matters related to contracts, employment, intellectual property, and risk management. The role will also ensure that legal practices effectively support a globally distributed workforce and operations.

Key Responsibilities:

• Legal Strategy & Compliance:
  
  
  
  • Develop and implement legal strategies to support Zenoti’s business objectives and mitigate risks.
  
  
  • Ensure compliance with applicable laws, regulations, and industry standards across all geographies where Zenoti operates.
  
  
  
  


• IPO Preparation & Corporate Governance:
  
  
  
  • Partner with the CFO and executive team to manage all legal aspects of IPO readiness, including drafting and reviewing SEC filings (e.g., S-1 registration).
  
  
  • Oversee corporate governance practices, ensuring adherence to public company standards post-IPO.
  
  
  
  


• Commercial and Capital Structure Support:
  
  
  
  • Provide legal support for fundraising efforts, including reviewing term sheets and investor agreements.
  
  
  • Advise on corporate capital structure, equity arrangements, and shareholder agreements.
  
  
  
  


• Contract Management:
  
  
  
  • Review, draft, and negotiate key contracts, including vendor agreements, customer contracts, and strategic partnerships.
  
  
  • Establish efficient processes for contract management and approvals.
  
  
  
  


• Risk Management:
  
  
  
  • Identify and address potential legal risks, including intellectual property, data privacy, and regulatory compliance.
  
  
  • Ensure full compliance with global data privacy and security laws, such as GDPR and CCPA.
  
  
  • Align legal processes to effectively support global teams and operations.
  
  
  
  


• Team Leadership:
  
  
  
  • Build and lead a high-performing Legal team, ensuring alignment with Zenoti’s goals.
  
  
  • Provide training and guidance to internal stakeholders on legal and compliance matters.
  
  
  • Foster collaboration across globally distributed legal teams.
  
  
  
  

Qualifications:

• Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited law school; active bar membership required.


• 12+ years of legal experience, including corporate law, compliance, and risk management.


• Proven experience with IPO preparation, fundraising support, and public company legal requirements.


• Strong expertise in commercial contracts, capital structure, and data privacy/security compliance.


• Demonstrated ability to lead and develop a Legal team.


• Excellent problem-solving, negotiation, and communication skills.


• Experience managing legal operations across multiple geographies is highly preferred.

Zenoti provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.