Track Record
$150M+ DealsI empower high-growth startups and enterprise tech companies to navigate complex regulatory landscapes, secure intellectual property, and negotiate high-stakes SaaS agreements with strategic precision.
Years Tech Law Exp.
SaaS Agreements Closed
GDPR Audit Success
M&A Exits Guided
A decade of translating complex legal frameworks into actionable business strategies for the technology sector.
Innovatech Solutions Global
Sterling & Vance LLP
DataSecure Inc.
Merging deep legal expertise with modern operational tools to deliver rapid, secure, and scalable counsel.
Selected engagements where legal strategy directly enabled business scale and risk mitigation.
Led the buy-side tech due diligence for a major European fintech acquisition. Identified crucial open-source licensing vulnerabilities in the target's core repository, allowing for pre-close remediation and preventing post-merger IP litigation. Structured complex transition service agreements.
Architected a unified privacy compliance architecture for a B2B SaaS platform scaling from US to EU markets. Implemented automated Data Subject Access Request (DSAR) workflows using OneTrust, reducing response time by 80% and ensuring zero regulatory fines during rapid expansion.
Transformed a chaotic contracting process into a streamlined engine. Deployed Ironclad CLM to automate standard NDAs and MSAs. Created dynamic fallback playbooks for sales teams, which empowered them to close deals 3x faster without constant legal bottlenecks.
Developed the foundational intellectual property strategy for an early-stage Generative AI startup. Navigated uncharted copyright issues regarding training data scraping, drafted robust terms of service protecting generated outputs, and successfully filed 4 defensive utility patents.
Harvard Law School
Graduated Cum Laude | 2011 - 2014
Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT)
Minor in Economics | 2007 - 2011
IAPP - International Association of Privacy Professionals
Active Certification
What leaders in the tech space say about our collaborations.
"Eleanor is that rare breed of legal counsel who truly understands technology. She doesn't just point out risks; she actively engineers legal solutions that allow the product and engineering teams to ship faster and safely."
"During our Series C round, Eleanor's rigorous IP due diligence and flawless execution of the data room management gave investors absolute confidence. She is a powerhouse negotiator who fiercely protects the company's interests."
"Her implementation of our CLM system revolutionized our sales cycle. We went from contracts being stuck in 'legal review' for weeks to closing standard enterprise deals in days. Highly strategic and deeply operational."
Whether you're scaling a startup, navigating an acquisition, or overhauling your compliance architecture, I'm available for select freelance missions, consulting roles, or full-time strategic positions.