Corporate Counsel

About The Role

• J.D. degree (or foreign equivalent) and membership in good standing in at least one U.S. state bar
• At least 6 years of relevant legal experience. In-house experience a plus, ideally in the technology industry
• High degree of professional ethics and integrity
• Experience in leading contract negotiations
• Ability to drive cross-functional projects
• Strong business acumen and practical approach to legal challenges
• Experience advising clients and managing projects on deadlines with minimal supervision
• Experience collaborating with business teams and other members of the legal team (regulatory, product, privacy, etc.) to ensure business needs are met
• Ability to clearly and effectively communicate complex legal points and concepts to a diverse array of internal stakeholders
• Ability to quickly learn new software applications and technologies and associated legal issues
• Excellent written and verbal communications skills
• Strong proofreading skills
• Ability to juggle many competing priorities and to thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic, sometimes ambiguous environment
• Excels at working independently and as part of a team
• Willingness to learn and take on matters outside your primary practice areas

Skills & Experience

• Provide legal and strategic business advice to help develop a comprehensive, long-term approach to the commercial aspects of our products and programs
• Draft and negotiate contracts
• Interpret contract requirements, obligations and risk exposure and advise on same
• Educate business partners on key commercial, legal, corporate policy and other considerations
• Facilitate the timely closure of business transactions while minimizing risk exposure
• Review marketing materials and provide guidance on product requirements
• Identify and mitigate risks and liabilities
• Advise business teams in a variety of domestic and international locations
• Provide legal support for other departments and initiatives as required
• All other duties as identified