Description:

We are seeking a highly motivated and experienced Corporate Counsel to join our legal team. In this critical role, you will provide comprehensive legal counsel and support across a wide range of business functions, including but not limited to sales, operations, marketing, and finance across both our Security Technology electronic security integration business and our portfolio of product manufacturing and software development businesses (3xLogic, Pacom, Sonitrol, Instantel). You will report to the General Counsel – North America for Securitas Technology and will be a key partner to business leaders, advising on strategic initiatives and mitigating legal risks.

Key Responsibilities:

Contract Negotiation & Drafting
Negotiate and draft a variety of commercial contracts, including sales agreements, subcontractor agreements, SaaS agreements, EULAs/Terms of Use, pilot/beta testing agreements, and dealer agreements
Leverage AI to develop and implement contract templates and playbooks to streamline processes and ensure consistency
Work closely with a team of paralegal contract administrators, potentially in a supervisory capacity
Litigation and Disputes
Investigate and assist with discovery in both pre-litigation and litigated matters related to security events, auto accidents, and construction disputes.
Give recommendations to senior leadership on settlement value of cases.
Data Privacy & Cybersecurity
Advise on data privacy and cybersecurity matters, including compliance with relevant regulations (e.g., GDPR, CCPA, etc.)
Negotiate and draft data processing agreements and other agreements related to data security and privacy
Training & Communications
Develop and deliver training programs to internal teams on legal and compliance topics.
Enforce compliance with internal legal policies and procedures
Review marketing materials for legal and regulatory compliance
Process Improvement
Continuously identify and implement process improvements to enhance legal and operational efficiency and to reduce legal risk
Miscellaneous:
Assist with additional legal tasks as assigned by General Counsel – North America, or as requested by the business

Qualifications:

Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree from an accredited law school
Admitted to and in good standing with the bar of at least one state
Four to seven years of relevant experience in-house or in a firm, with a strong emphasis on contracts
Significant experience in negotiating and drafting a wide range of commercial contracts
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to think strategically and creatively
Willingness to learn and leverage technology, including generative AI software, to increase efficiency
Excellent written and verbal communication, interpersonal, and presentation skills
Ability to work independently and as part of a team
Strong organizational and time-management skills with the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously

Preferred Qualifications:

Experience in the electronic security industry or related security or technology industries
Litigation experience
Proficiency with generative AI contract software
Skilled in Smartsheet software, particularly with respect to designing/maintaining Smartsheet