Jonathan Perkel

CEO

New York, New York, United States33 yrs 8 mos experience

Highly Stable

Key Highlights

Over 20 years of experience as General Counsel.
Expert in navigating complex regulatory landscapes.
Proven track record in building effective legal teams.

Stackforce AI infers this person is a Fintech legal expert with extensive experience in corporate law and compliance.

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Skills

Core Skills

LeadershipLegal AdviceLegal ComplianceCorporate Law

Other Skills

NegotiationCreative Problem SolvingCross-team CollaborationPrivacy LawPublic SpeakingGeneral CounselLegal AdministrationE-commerceStart-upsIntellectual PropertyMergers & AcquisitionsLegal WritingLitigation ManagementSocial MediaCopyright Law

About

With over two decades of experience as a general counsel, I enjoy guiding high-growth private companies through complex regulatory landscapes while helping them achieve their goals. I have built and led effective and efficient legal teams for fintechs, such as Esusu and Qapital, as well as traveltechs such as Travelocity, CheapOair and Site59. I bring a business-focused and pragmatic approach to legal issues, and collaborate well with diverse and talented stakeholders across functions and geographies.

Experience

33 yrs 8 mos

Total Experience

4 yrs 6 mos

Average Tenure

2 yrs

Current Experience

Esusu

Chief Legal Officer

May 2024 – Present · 2 yrs · New York, New York, United States · Remote

Lead the legal team for this mission-based fintech unicorn. Esusu is the leading financial technology platform that leverages data solutions to empower residents and improve property performance. Esusu's rent reporting platform captures rental payment data and reports it to credit bureaus to help boost credit scores. Founded in 2018, Esusu reaches over 5 million rental units across all 50 states in the United States.

LeadershipLegal AdviceNegotiationCreative Problem SolvingCross-team Collaboration

Qapital

Chief Legal Officer / General Counsel

May 2019 – May 2024 · 5 yrs · New York, New York, United States

Created the legal function for this fintech start-up that has helped people save over $3 billion using automated savings, spending and investment tools anchored in behavioral science. Acquired by Wedbush Financial Services in 2021.

Fareportal

SVP & General Counsel

Aug 2014 – Apr 2019 · 4 yrs 8 mos · New York, New York

Built and led the global legal department for the operator of travel sites CheapOair and OneTravel (over $4 billion gross travel bookings annually).

Travelocity (now part of expedia)

4 roles

SVP & General Counsel

Promoted

Jan 2008 – Jan 2014 · 6 yrs

Directed all legal affairs for the Travelocity Global division of Sabre (which included Travelocity in North America, lastminute.com in Europe and Zuji in Asia).

Vice President & Deputy General Counsel

Jan 2005 – Jan 2008 · 3 yrs

Vice President & Associate General Counsel

Promoted

Jan 2004 – Jan 2005 · 1 yr

Assistant General Counsel

Jan 2002 – Jan 2004 · 2 yrs

Site59.com

VP & General Counsel

Jan 2001 – Jan 2002 · 1 yr · New York, New York, United States

First in-house counsel for this travel technology and content start-up incubated by BCG, General Atlantic Partners and Goldman Sachs. Acquired by Travelocity in 2002.