Su-Jin Lee

Su-Jin Lee

Experienced legal executive guiding startups from seed to exit

Licensed in: California

About

Business-oriented legal executive with 20+ years of expertise in developing legal strategies and compliance initiatives for technology, Internet, media and consumer companies. Former corporate lawyers at Wilson Sonsini and 3x in-house legal leader in venture-backed start-ups. Significant experience advising on corporate governance, corporate finance, M&A, intellectual property, data protection, privacy, SaaS, consumer protection, media, advertising, artificial intelligence, machine learning, marketing, employment and commercial transactions.

Practice Areas

Intellectual Property > IP LicensingAds & MarketingGeneral CorporateCommercial ContractsEntertainment LawTechnology LawData Privacy

Services

  • Startups
    I provide end-to-end legal support for startups, from incorporation and fundraising to IP protection and commercial contracts, ensuring a solid foundation for sustainable growth.
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  • Venture Capital
    I help startups and investors navigate venture financing, term sheets, and equity structures, ensuring smooth, strategic fundraising while protecting long-term business interests.
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  • SaaS (Software as a Service)
    I advise SaaS companies on licensing, compliance, data privacy, and commercial contracts, helping them scale securely while mitigating legal risks in a fast-changing landscape.
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Work

  • AXYZ
    General Counsel
    AXYZ
    Nov 2020 - Aug 2024
  • POPSUGAR
    General Counsel
    POPSUGAR
    Aug 2014 - May 2020
  • Flurry
    Associate General Counsel
    Flurry
    Apr 2012 - Aug 2014

Education

  • University of California, College of the Law, San Francisco (formerly UC Hastings)
    Doctor of Law - JD, Law
  • University of Virginia
    Master's degree, Sociology (sociology of law and conflict management)
  • University of Virginia
    Bachelor's degree, Sociology