Description:

Where Data Does More. Join the A Cloud-Based Data-Warehousing Company team.
A Cloud-Based Data-Warehousing Company is seeking an experienced technology transactions/commercial contracting lawyer to join us as Senior Corporate Counsel - Procurement reporting to our Director, Associate General Counsel - Procurement in a growing, world-class legal team. Our ideal candidate will be an experienced, creative, and pragmatic problem solver who excels at negotiating complex agreements and contributing to key team initiatives, including the improvement of templates, processes and cross-functional workflows. Top-tier writing and analytical skills are required, as is a demonstrated ability to recognize and weigh business and legal risks, think strategically, communicate effectively with stakeholders, and advance practical solutions.

This is an in-person role and can be based in Menlo Park, CA or Dublin, CA.

Responsibilities:

Work closely with A Cloud-Based Data-Warehousing Company procurement team and business partners throughout the organization on inbound transactions for technology and services
Structure, review, draft and negotiate inbound vendor agreements, such as agreements for software, SaaS, consulting, data privacy, software development, and managed services
Provide sound advice and guidance on legal and commercial issues to senior business leaders to contribute to the overall success of the business
Balance legal risks against real-world business imperatives to provide pragmatic and market-based solutions
Monitor overall deal workflow to identify logjams and stretch past the boundaries of the role to (diplomatically) nudge things in the right direction
Help to continually develop and improve templates, forms, policies, and playbooks
Work closely in a cross-functional, fast-paced, dynamic work environment

Our ideal candidate will have:

8+ years of legal experience in procurement technology transactions and commercial contracting, preferably with a mix of in-house and technology-focused law firm roles
Significant experience negotiating inbound technology and services contracts
Excellent drafting skills with the ability to nimbly craft creative solutions on the fly
Exceptional project management and multitasking skills with a proven ability to juggle competing priorities and operate independently with limited supervision
General knowledge of worldwide data privacy law, intellectual property law, artificial intelligence, SaaS, and employment regulations
Intellectual curiosity and a willingness to learn
Highly responsive and service-oriented attitude
Ability to collaborate with a wide variety of people, at all levels in the company, across the globe
Strong integrity and sound judgment
Attitude that no project is too big or too small
Commitment to treat everyone with respect
Flexibility and a sense of humor
JD from an accredited US law school and membership in at least one US state bar
Outstanding written and oral English communication skills
Prior experience with legal workflow technologies such as e-signature, document management, and contract lifecycle management is a plus