The 2019 Tech GC survey

What are the biggest priorities for legal teams at high-growth tech companies? From adding value to the business to tooling and technology, we surveyed 30 legal leaders at technology companies to find out. Get the report - in partnership with WSGR London.

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What’s inside?

Daniel Glazer, managing partner of WSGR London, introduces this report, which takes a deep dive into the most pressing concerns for tech GCs. Check out insights from legal teams including Uber, Monzo, Salary.com, Habito, Appear Here, Kambi and more.

Introduction

Introduction to the 2019 report

Daniel Glazer, Managing Director at Wilson Sonsini London, introduces the report with a look at legal's fundamental role in a high-growth business.

Daniel Glazer is an American technology lawyer and strategic advisor, leading Wilson Sonsini’s U.S. expansion group to support UK and European tech and life sciences companies in U.S. market entry, fundraising, and growth. Recognized by The American Lawyer and Chambers USA for his expertise, he has over two decades of experience as U.S. counsel to UK and European businesses

Chapter 1

Key findings

From scaling legal process to cutting costs, technology to international expansion, we asked tech GCs which issues they found most pressing in their day-to-day roles. We heard a range of concerns, but the biggest were clear.

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Chapter 2

Interview: the Head of Legal

What’s it like being the Head of Legal at a high-growth tech company? Sophie Salisbury gives her take below on the top three concerns identified by our survey.

Sophie Salisbury is the Head of Legal at Appear Here, the world's leading marketplace to rent space. Sophie has more than ten years of legal experience and expertise, working at international law firm, CMS, before moving in-house as a Legal Counsel. Sophie implemented Juro's intelligent contract automation software at Appear Here and successfully streamlined the entire contract process.

Chapter 3

Interview: the VP Legal

What’s it like being the VP Legal at a high-growth tech company? Rohan Paramesh gives his take below on the top three concerns identified by our survey

Rohan Paramesh is the General Counsel at Pixel United, a world-leading mobile-first video game publisher and developer, where he leads a legal team of 25 people, spread over three continents. Before joining Pixel United, Rohan was the General Counsel at Habito, where he was also a Juro customer. Rohan has a strong background in corporate and M&A private practice, with plenty of experience as a commercially focused general counsel in the high-growth technology sector.

Chapter 4

Interview: the Chief Legal Officer

What’s it like being the Chief Legal Officer at a high-growth tech company? Chris Fox gives his take below on the top three concerns identified by our survey.

Chris Fox is the Group General Counsel and Company Secretary of Zellis Group. Chris has over 15 years of experience as a lawyer and strategy consultant, and he was recognized by The Law Society as In-house Solicitor of the Year in 2019. Before joining Zellis, Chris served as Chief Legal Officer and GC at Kambi, where he spent five years leading on legal and regulatory risk management and governance.

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