Description:

Position Summary:
The Commercial Counsel works in a dynamic and collegial team of attorneys and contract managers. The Commercial Counsel provides support for business initiatives and advises the business on legal matters in relation to the provision of A Leading Global Provider of Digital Commerce Solutions products and services. Responsibilities will include drafting and negotiating contracts, assisting with legal issues escalated by contract managers, supporting our partner programs, reviewing various internal and external communications, and building a trusted advisor relationship with the business teams.

Key areas of responsibility:

Partner with business clients to structure, draft and negotiate contracts with customers, partners and third parties, including customer agreements, channel agreements, partner agreements, NDAs, referral agreements, technology development and license agreements;
Advise the business on legal matters in relation to A Leading Global Provider of Digital Commerce Solutions products and services and draft required related legal documents;
Provide issue-focused legal guidance to contract managers on an escalation basis;
Exercise judgment in advising business clients on contract interpretation and other matters;
Work with others internally such as compliance, marketing, product management, pricing, and finance, along with legal subject matter experts in-house and externally, to develop legal approaches and programs to support business initiatives;
Manage legal disputes with partners, customers and other third parties;
Provide proactive, practical, and pragmatic business-oriented legal advice;
Provide internal training on relevant legal issues; and
Develop and maintain in-depth knowledge of A Leading Global Provider of Digital Commerce Solutions procedures, processes and policies.

Basic Qualifications:

Graduate of a well-regarded law school.
3-5 years' experience in commercial/transactional law, ideally with a mix of law firm and in-house experience, but attorneys with only law firm experience will be considered;
Familiarity with privacy law and cybersecurity matters, and how those areas interface with the A Leading Global Provider of Digital Commerce Solutions businesses;
Knowledge of commercial contract laws and practices generally and specifically within the technology industry;
Excellent communication skills with ability to negotiate at high levels;
Strong writing skills and attention to detail;
Ability to work under short deadlines and outside normal working hours with minimal advance notice and minimal supervision; self-sufficient and independent; and
Confidence in client- and customer-facing situations, presenting a positive and professional image; excellent interpersonal skills.