Description:
Join An International Law Firm as an in-House Business Contracts Attorney on our Procurement & Contracts team!This role can be based in Denver, Los Angeles or Washington, DC.
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About the role:
The In-House Business Contracts Attorney leads the contract negotiation processes and builds strong collaborative relationships internally and externally to drive optimal, often time-sensitive results. This individual demonstrates strong business acumen in negotiations and applied legal expertise, with emphasis on technology, purchase, and sale transactions.
- Draft, review, and negotiate business contracts to support business objectives and policies of the Firm; lead and collaborate throughout the contracting processes by identifying and analyzing significant business, financial, and legal risks; develop, and communicate creative solutions and mitigation strategies for key negotiation points.
- Apply advanced knowledge of effective contracting principles and strategy, Firm policies, and internal processes to drive successful outcomes for the Firm's business contracts..
- Protect the Firm's business interests by including appropriate provisions in contracts for resolving disputes between parties; clearly document areas of potential conflict, such as payment terms, assignment rights, etc. to ensure potential disputes are minimized; and identifying and addressing areas of concern regarding data usage and privacy.
- Appropriately prioritize multiple contractual reviews so that resources are directed appropriately and client needs are met in a timely manner.
- Collaborate with department representatives and Firm's leaders to understand upcoming contract needs for new deals and renewals; prioritize deal support in planning process; implement legal strategy to focus on high value activities.
- Ensure that all contracts, Firm procurement initiatives, and sourcing strategies are aligned with the overall priorities of the Firm's legal function, paying special attention to privacy/data security and Risk Management practices as they develop. Track Firm policy decisions; ensure that policies and contract preferences are incorporated into contracts. Spot potential risks in business transactions and raise appropriately.
- Demonstrate understanding of independent auditor and insurer policies and practices, and their role in compliance assurance and determination of risk.
- Actively contribute to and lead team projects aimed to improve the contracting process.
About You:
- JD required.
- Five or more years of contracts, negotiation, or equivalent experience in a large law firm or corporation. Specific experience in drafting technology, purchase, sale, software license, content license, outsourcing, professional service, real estate leases, general contractor, and architectural agreements.
- Comfort with data privacy and security issues is desired but not required.
- Must be admitted to the Bar, and in good standing, in the state in which you will work.
- Strong proficiency with Microsoft Office programs, including Word and Outlook; Excel and PowerPoint skills preferred.
- Advanced knowledge of key principles, processes, and industry practices applicable to business contracts and leases.
- Ability to analyze needs and to determine priorities based on business objectives.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills; ability to exchange information and to present ideas, report facts and other information clearly and concisely.
- Strong sense of accountability, taking ownership over projects and responsibilities and resolving issues proactively.
- Advanced analytical and information gathering skills; ability to evaluate and prioritize extensive, detailed data.
- Ability to prepare accurate, highly detailed work product.
- Excellent communication skills and the ability to build effective internal and external client relationships. Ability to build consensus for decisions.
- Ability to assess information, anticipate issues and outcomes, and make effective decisions.
- Ability to work under tight deadlines and to manage multiple demands, priorities, and projects simultaneously.
- Strong team player with the ability to work collaboratively with diverse individuals at all levels of an organization.