John S. Pothier Email & Phone Number

Waltham, MA, US

Waltham, Massachusetts, United States

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Somerville, Massachusetts, United States

• Led strategic development and implementation of legal, security, and IT infrastructure initiatives for an Andreessen Horowitz-backed edtech company.
• Spearheaded key projects, including: Series C fundraise (~$60M) in Feb. 2021 Global equity plan (RSUs) implementation in Oct. 2021 UbiSim acquisition (Swiss and Canadian entities) in Oct. 2021 Series C Plus fundraise.
• Implemented data privacy and security program for compliance with GDPR, CCPA, and FERPA.
• Managed corporate governance for seven international entities.
• Drove corporate restructuring and organization workflows.
• Supported HR teams with onboarding training, agreements, compensation plans, terminations, and mediations.

Somerville, Massachusetts, United States

• Ensured seamless operations of international Accounting and FP&A teams.
• Oversaw Deloitte consultants for accounting, tax compliance, transfer pricing, and tax credit reviews.
• Assisted in the FY23 fiscal year close and initiated the annual Danish audit.

Somerville, Massachusetts, United States

• Led corporate legal functions as the sole company attorney, managing a Contracts Analyst and mentoring interns and consultants.
• Implemented data privacy and security program for compliance with GDPR and CCPA.
• Supported HR teams with onboarding training, agreements, compensation plans, terminations, and mediations.
• Expanded and solidified the company’s international IP portfolio, reviewed open-source usage, and managed outside counsel.
• Managed corporate governance, including board resolutions, equity plans, intercompany agreements, and insurance policies.
• Drafted, reviewed, and negotiated international commercial contracts, ensuring compliance with company policies.

Burlington, MA

Bedford, MA

• Drafted and negotiated sales channel, software licensing, professional services, and maintenance agreements.
• Drafted, reviewed, and negotiated procurement agreements, including marketing, sponsorship, event, software licensing, insertion orders, and NDAs.
• Led project to modernize and globalize agreement terms and processes across Progress and its subsidiaries.

Bedford, MA

• Prepared and filed SEC Forms 3, 4, and 5 for Section 16 Officers.
• Assisted subsidiary compliance program, ensuring timely approval and filing of financial statements, tax returns, and auditor’s statements.
• Drafted and reviewed annual reports, board resolutions, and minutes for international subsidiaries.
• Supported global data privacy program, conducting internal audits and ensuring compliance with GDPR, EU-US Privacy Shield, CASL, and other privacy laws.
• Assisted export compliance program, conducting screenings, researching sanctions, and drafting policies.
• Researched international modern slavery and anti-corruption laws, providing guidance to business units.

Redwood City, CA

• Reviewed and advised on SaaS, licensing, service, and consulting agreements with domestic and international customers.
• Provided legal counsel on sales, export, and data privacy compliance issues.
• Addressed corporate and HR matters for various business units.
• Revised standard agreement language and drafted new templates.
• Researched and analyzed laws relevant to agreement risks, responding to leadership inquiries.

Marlborough, MA

• Negotiated customer-direct contracts for multiple product divisions, national accounts, services, and dealers.
• Handled software license agreements, evaluation and rental agreements, and complex multi-year, multi-divisional agreements, including GPO agreements.
• Reviewed BAAs for HIPAA/HITECH compliance and advised on FDA, anti-kickback, and Sunshine Act compliance.
• Collaborated with internal departments to ensure sales contracts align with company policies.
• Coordinated input from business units and cross-functional teams for contracting documents, including RFPs/RFIs.
• Managed projects supporting key business initiatives, including Salesforce, SteelBrick, and Apttus conversions, and new product launches.

Quincy, MA/Malden, MA

• Created interactive audiovisual legal education products and services for publishing companies, bar preparation companies, and law schools.
• Oversaw all legal matters, including corporate, regulatory, governance, IP, and employment law.
• Drafted corporate governance documents and filed copyright and trademark applications.
• Negotiated technology and commercial contracts, including license and partnership agreements.
• Developed corporate policies and ensured compliance with applicable laws.
• Led design and production team of illustrators, animators, voiceover artists, sound designers, and web designers.

South Boston, MA

• Achieved highest rate of increased student test scores and advancement in Literacy Program.
• Developed and taught Reading, Writing, and Mathematics curriculum for adult learners, using interactive, digital, and paper-based methods.
• Supervised 2-3 college student volunteers annually in-class and during tutoring sessions.

Greater Boston Area

• Advised founder on legal matters, including copyright filing, licensing, marketing, advertising contracts, and employment agreements.
• Edited articles for a digital anthropology-based travel magazine startup.

Juris Doctor, Education Law

Activities and Societies: Education Law and Policy Association, Vice President 2011-2012Focused on education and business law

Bachelor Of Arts (B.A.), Cum Laude, Anthropology (History/Archaeology), Psychology, And Pre-Med

Activities and Societies: Golden Key National Honours Society, Premed Society, National Scholars Honors Society, Anthropology Society

Master Of Business Administration (M.B.A.), Business Administration And Management, General