Rex Chatterjee
Business & Startups Lawyer / Outside General Counsel
New York
NY
About
Rex's practice of law is deeply informed by his background on the commercial side of both startups and steady-state businesses. His experience enables him to anticipate client needs and deliver timely, practical advice.
Prior to founding his firm, Chatterjee Legal, Rex served as the Global Head of Legal, Risk and Compliance for a multi-billion-dollar multinational public company. He has also held roles in management consulting, finance and private law practice.
Rex is an alumnus of… read more Cornell University and Columbia Law School.
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Client Reviews
"Chatterjee Legal has a pragmatic approach in providing counsel for high-growth technology companies like ours. Working with the firm has allowed us to vigorously pursue our goals for growth with the knowledge that our longevity is being protected on a day-to-day basis. We look forward to continuing to work together in the years to come."
"Rex and the team at Chatterjee Legal have provided nothing but the absolute best in regards to legal counsel, attention to detail and personal touch. Throughout the formation and upkeep of batch.ai, Rex has continued to provide unparalleled support and guidance through difficult decisions while looking out for the business and keeping my best interests at heart."
Work History
Chatterjee Legal, PC
Managing Principal
May 2019 - Present
Founder and managing principal of law firm based in New York City, focused on the needs of startups, innovation-based companies, and small / mid-sized businesses generally.
Practice areas include: Corporate, Commercial Contracts, Trademarks, Employment, Regulatory, Investigations, Data Privacy, Cybersecurity, Crisis Management and Outside General Counsel Services.
UFLEX Group
General Counsel
May 2017 - Aug 2018
General Counsel to a multi-billion-dollar global manufacturing business. Managed all legal matters facing the company on a US & global level, and worked closely with outside counsel domestically and abroad on issue- and country-specific matters. Scope of work included overseeing risk management across the firm globally.
Hahn & Hessen LLP
Associate
Sep 2016 - Apr 2017
Associate in the firm's Bankruptcy & Restructuring practice group.