Role Description
The Legal Counsel position is responsible for supporting a rapidly growing business by partnering with and advising business teams on a variety of commercial contracts and legal issues. The position represents an excellent opportunity to make substantial contributions to a dynamic and thriving business. The successful candidate will be an experienced commercial contracts attorney that is a team player and someone who can creatively solve problems while applying sound business and legal judgment to a wide variety of commercial contracts and relationships.
As Legal Counsel you will:
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Draft, review and negotiate a variety of commercial contracts, including non-disclosure agreements, technology and software licenses, master service agreements, SOWs, SaaS agreements, professional services agreements and a wide array of other vendor agreements.
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Contribute to the negotiation of agreements with vendors and suppliers to achieve the optimal combination of service, cost, quality and risk mitigation.
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Manage the standard procurement agreement process, from intake and drafting through negotiation and execution.
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Conduct research on an as needed basis.
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Work on special projects on an as needed basis.
Qualifications
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Juris Doctorate degree from an accredited law school, required.
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At least 3 years law firm or a combination of law firm and in-house hands-on experience drafting and negotiating contracts.
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Experience effectively handling a high volume of contracts.
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Excellent verbal and written communication, negotiation and presentation skills.
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Detail-oriented with strong organizational skills.
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Aptitude to quickly learn and develop new skills.
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Independent and innovative thinker with excellent analytical and reasoning skills and judgment.
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Ability to juggle multiple clients and projects simultaneously with competing demands.
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Strong work ethic with excellent follow up skills and a proactive mindset.
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A self-starter with an ability to work independently and as part of a team.
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General understanding of data privacy and protection laws.
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Familiarity with automotive advertising guidelines a plus.
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Familiarity with artificial intelligence and machine learning issues a plus.
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Licensed to practice law in the United States.
Requirements
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This role is limited for candidates with indefinite right to work within the USA.
Benefits
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Health & Wellness: Health care coverage designed for the mind and body.
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Flexible Downtime: Generous time off helps keep you energized for your time on.
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Continuous Learning: Access a wealth of resources to grow your career and learn valuable new skills.
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Invest in Your Future: Secure your financial future through competitive pay, retirement planning, a continuing education program with a company-matched student loan contribution, and financial wellness programs.
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Family Friendly Perks: Best-in-class benefits for families.
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Beyond the Basics: From retail discounts to referral incentive awards.