Description:
Ilir Sela started A Software Development Company with the belief that local pizzerias deserve all of the advantages of major franchises without compromising their independence. Starting with his family's pizzerias, we now empower thousands of restaurants with the technology, services, and collective power that owners need to better serve their digitally minded customers and build lasting businesses. We're growing and adding more talent to help fulfill this valuable mission. That's where you come in.The Role:
A Software Development Company is looking for an experienced attorney to join its growing team. The Associate General Counsel will take the lead in addressing a range of commercial, corporate and regulatory matters impacting a fast growing private company.
Key Responsibilities:
- Draft, review and negotiate a variety of commercial agreements, including SaaS contracts, licensing agreements, marketing agreements, and complicated vendor agreements
- Help protect and manage the company's intellectual property rights
- Assist with managing legal disputes or claims, including liaising with external counsel when necessary
- Assist with corporate governance matters
- Play a key role in advising on and implementing controls, policies and processes
- Identify legal risks and provide proactive advice and solutions
- Handle other matters as assigned by the General Counsel
The team:
You will be a member of A Software Development Company's growing Legal Department and report to A Software Development Company's General Counsel
The Winning Recipe
These are the core competencies this role calls for:
- 5+ years of relevant legal experience
- J.D. from highly reputable law school and admitted to at least one state bar
- Top-tier law firm experience is preferred
- Excellent oral and written communication skills
- Proactive and able to function effectively in environment of rapidly changing demands
- Highly intelligent problem-solver, with the ability to work in a fast-paced, innovative environment and at all levels of the organization
- Excellent education credentials
