Svp - General Counsel
Allconnect is a privately-held company that helps consumers compare and purchase the services they need to connect their homes and lives—with one click or call. Since 1998, Allconnect has helped people simplify the process of ordering complex products and services such as cable, satellite, Internet, home phone and home security. Allconnect had annual revenues of $80 million in 2016 and was acquired by Red Ventures in September of 2017.• Served as the General Counsel and member of the executive team. Reported to the CFO.• Lead the Legal Department and managed a Senior Corporate Counsel.• Provided support for the Sales, Business Development, Finance, Operations, Human Resources and IT functions.• Negotiated services and revenue-share agreements with major utility companies.• Negotiated vendor and purchase agreements for acquisition of software, products and services.• Managed intellectual property portfolio including trademarks, patents and patent applications.• Participated in acquisition due diligence and negotiations in successful sale of the company.• Reviewed outside counsel expenses and conducted an interview process for a new law firm. Negotiated rates for significant savings on legal fees.