Description:

Job Summary:
Reporting to the Head of the Legal Department, the Senior Associate Legal Counsel will work as a member of the Legal Department and play a critical role in assisting in the negotiation and closure of company business transactions. Working with business teams, the Senior Associate Legal Counsel supports the planning, evaluation, review, drafting, and negotiation of a variety of technology and commercial agreements with customers, under the supervision of the Head, Legal Services.

Duties and Responsibilities:
Assist the Legal Department to draft, analyze, interpret, redline & negotiate a variety of commercial agreements for both domestic and international business for protection of the company's global interests, including but not limited to:

product sales agreements, maintenance agreements, license agreements, hosted service agreements, product development agreements, partner alliances and other collaboration agreements, RFPs, NDAs, MOUs, purchase agreements, OEM and reseller agreements, vendor agreements, equipment and software maintenance and service agreements, consulting agreements, commercial leasing agreements, and other required and relevant commercial transaction documents, including preparation of amendments to existing contracts.
Provide legal analysis and advice to members of corporate clients on contract matters.
Assist in the interface with global business teams to understand key IP and commercial requirements and ensure that contractual terms comply with management priorities and company legal and business policies and procedures.
Assist in employee training of Corporate Contract Policy and contract management tools and transfer of know-how and best practices to staff.
Review and assess legal developments including changes in regulatory framework.
Export Control experience or familiarity, a plus.

Minimum Qualifications:

Four (4) plus years direct hands-on experience structuring, drafting, reviewing and negotiating a wide variety of transactions to achieve business objectives and experience in counseling on commercial matters related to sales of software and products, including experience gained in-house and/or at a major law firm.
Experience providing transactional support for intellectual property and technology agreements, including IP licenses, software and other technology agreements.
Active State bar membership, JD Degree.

Required Skills:

Strong organizational and planning skills and ability to prioritize multiple tasks. Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment.
Detail-oriented and able to manage multiple transactions and projects simultaneously under deadline pressure.
Technologically proficient, preferably with experience in Contract Lifecycle Management (CLM) systems, enabling efficient contract processing, template management, and data-driven insights.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with ability to succinctly communicate legal subject matter to business clients and non-attorneys.
Excellent interpersonal skills; highly collaborative, team environment.
Excellent business judgment, ability to think strategically and give practical advice independently.
Must be able to contribute to successful development and implementation of departmental initiatives.
Proactive and takes initiative.