Description:

Position Overview:
This role is based in Denver, CO in alignment with our flexible work policy (3 days on site required, 2 days flexible).

An IT Service Management Company is seeking a highly skilled and detail-oriented Corporate Counsel specializing in Ironclad Contracts to join our legal team. This position will be responsible for managing, drafting, negotiating, and reviewing contracts across the organization, with a specific focus on ensuring that all contracts are robust, enforceable, and aligned with the company's strategic objectives. In addition to providing excellent legal expertise and support, the candidate must bring a proactive, business and solution-oriented mindset to legal matters, an enterprise lens and a proven ability to work collaboratively across the organization. Ideal candidates for this role will have both in-house and law firm experience, strong business acumen, enterprise leadership, passion for growing a business and experience in continuous improvement and driving enhancements that benefit the Company.

Essential Job Functions:
Contract Management and Drafting:

Draft, review, and negotiate a wide range of contracts, including but not limited to customer agreements, vendor contracts, NDAs, service agreements, and partnership agreements.
Ensure all contracts are meticulously drafted to protect the company's legal and business interests while maintaining compliance with applicable laws and regulations.
Maintain and manage a centralized contract management system to track contract status, renewals, and key obligations.

Risk Management and Compliance:

Identify and mitigate potential risks in contractual agreements by ensuring that all terms are clear, enforceable, and aligned with the company's risk management strategy.
Advise on contractual obligations, risks, and liabilities to ensure that contracts are executed in compliance with applicable laws, regulations, and company policies.
Work closely with the compliance team to ensure that contracts adhere to internal and external compliance requirements.

Cross-Functional Collaboration:

Collaborate with internal stakeholders across departments, including Sales, Procurement, Operations, and Finance, to gather necessary information and ensure contracts meet business needs.
Provide legal advice and guidance to internal teams on contract-related matters, including interpretation of contract terms and conditions.
Support business development efforts by advising on contract strategies and negotiation tactics.

Negotiation and Dispute Resolution:

Lead and manage contract negotiations with external parties, ensuring that the company's interests are protected and that favorable terms are secured.
Handle disputes arising from contracts, working to resolve issues amicably while protecting the company's legal position.

Training and Education:

Develop and conduct training sessions for internal teams on contract management best practices, negotiation techniques, and legal considerations.
Keep abreast of changes in contract law and regulations, ensuring that the company's contracts remain up-to-date and compliant.

Continuous Improvement:

Contribute to the ongoing development and improvement of contract templates, processes, and policies to enhance efficiency and effectiveness.
Stay current on industry trends and best practices in contract management and apply this knowledge to improve the company's contract management practices.

Additional Duties:

Handle additional duties as assigned by Management.

Job Requirements:
Education:

JD from an ABA accredited law school and admission to a State Bar.

Experience:

5+ years of relevant legal experience.
Experience with Ironclad or other contract management software is highly desirable.
Previous in-house legal experience, particularly in the data center, technology or construction industry, is preferred.

Skills:

Strong written and verbal communication skills.
Well-rounded corporate and commercial lawyer who is also a practical and business-minded executive.
Strong communication, negotiation and legal writing skills. Good interpersonal and management skills.
Self-motivated with the ability to operate independently.
Ability to navigate seamlessly between being highly strategic and hands-on approach.
Proactive and solution oriented with the ability to identify opportunities for improvements within legal practices.
Excellent organization and problem-solving skills that enable the successful candidate to juggle multiple responsibilities at once and consistently meet tight deadlines.
Impeccable integrity, credibility, character and ethics.
Travel required is expected to be up to 5% but may increase over time as the business evolves.