Legal Counsel

Role Overview

• Contract Drafting and Review: Draft, review, and negotiate a variety of contracts, including but not limited to SAAS and product agreements, vendor agreements, service contracts, data acquisition and licensing agreements, and non-disclosure agreements
• Execute process improvements that provide smoother process flows of contracts from sales through operations
• Ensure that contracts comply with company policies and legal requirements
• Support supply chain, sales and various corporate functions in navigating process and procedures of contracting
• Ability to identify risks and rewards of various supply chain products and services
• Advise various corporate functions on enforceability, company options and risks related to potential contract disputes
• Partner with the product development team to draft sales agreements for new products
• Legal Research and Analysis: Conduct legal research to support contract negotiations and resolve legal issues
• Stay updated on relevant laws, regulations, and industry trends that may impact the company
• Collaboration and Communication: Work closely with internal stakeholders, including procurement, finance, HR, and operations, to provide legal guidance and support on contract-related matters
• Communicate effectively with external parties during negotiations and discussions
• Able to be flexible and communicate to stakeholders cost risk analysis of opportunities
• An interest and ability to seek out information in order to accurately and effectively resolve conflicts and/or prevent
• Compliance Support: Assist in developing and implementing compliance programs and policies
• Help ensure adherence to legal and regulatory requirements across the organization
• Understand the principle of the regulatory requirements and provide multiple paths for compliance
• General Legal Support: Manage and execute process for resolving basic contract disputes, and unpaid fees
• Ability to establish a litigation strategy and manage outside counsel through successful end of litigation
• Provide support for other legal matters as needed, including human resources, litigation support, immigration, licensing, privacy law, employment law
• Assist in the preparation of legal documents and filings
• Provide legal advice, monitor, and resolve pre-litigation business disputes
• Help develop and implement legal and commercial strategies
• Manage and interface with outside legal counsel on key matters to reduce operational risks and manage litigation

Requirements

• Juris Doctor (JD) degree from an accredited law school
• Admission to the bar in any jurisdiction and eligible to practice as in-house counsel in Texas
• 5-7 years of experience in contract drafting and negotiation, preferably in an in-house environment
• Strong understanding of contract law and legal principles
• Confident drafting independently and an interest in contract review/writing
• Strong business judgment
• Strong interpersonal skills, excellent judgment and well-developed written and verbal communication skills to advise effectively at all levels of the organization
• Experience managing litigation
• Experience with negotiating disputes and settlements prior to involvement of outside counsel
• Detail-oriented with strong analytical and problem-solving abilities
• Ability to work collaboratively in a fast-paced environment and manage multiple priorities
• Experience in risk management
• Prior experience managing outside counsel/litigation
• Commitment to the highest ethical and professional standards; personal and professional integrity beyond reproach; unquestioned discretion in maintaining confidentiality
• Seasoned and balanced business judgment with a strong understanding of financial risk assessment/management
• Experience in a technology company; legal processes; Salesforce

Benefits

• Competitive salary and benefits package
• Opportunities for professional development and growth
• A collaborative and inclusive work environment