Description:
We are looking for a passionate, business-savvy, talented Senior Legal Counsel, Commercial to join our US Legal Team in Atlanta, Georgia. In this role, you will be working cross-functionally with internal business partners as well as customers, partners and vendors supporting US sales efforts, procurement, and other commercial related transactions with the opportunity to grow into other functional areas. The position is based out of our Atlanta office.As a Sr. Legal Counsel, Commercial in An Universal Artifact Management Software Company you will...
- Be an integral member of the commercial function, supporting the sales process to accomplish business objectives while managing risk.
- Partner with and advise business teams in the drafting, reviewing, and negotiation of a broad range of sales and commercial agreements, including some combination of SaaS and other technology licensing agreements, consulting and subcontractor agreements, and nondisclosure agreements.
- Support and coordinate with subject matter experts relating to compliance, finance, government, export control, product development, intellectual property, data security and privacy.
- Support the continuous improvement of standard form agreements and legal processes.
- Law degree from an accredited US law school and admitted to practice in California or Georgia.
- At least 8 years of relevant experience with a law firm and/or in-house legal department.
- Substantive experience in commercial business transactions, including sales agreements; intellectual property related considerations including licensing, IP ownership and risk allocation; independently managing and directing cross-border projects.
- Strong communication and negotiation skills and ability to connect with, and gain the respect of, cross-functional stakeholders.
- Ability to mentor junior team members.
- Excellent business sense and legal judgment with the ability to identify and escalate matters that require urgent attention.
- Ability to make discretionary decisions with confidence and minimal guidance.
- Capacity to interact and communicate with senior leadership and other stakeholders and remain adaptable in a changing business environment.
- A collaborative approach and the interest in working in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment.
- Superior organizational skills and attention to detail with a mindset that processes can always be improved.
- High integrity and professionalism, strong sense of ownership, and eagerness to learn.
