Corporate Counsel - 11829

Overview

The organization is seeking a skilled, detail-oriented Corporate Counsel to join the legal team, responsible for general corporate and procurement matters. Initially, the role will focus on supporting the procurement function. Over time, and for the right candidate, the position may expand to include experience supporting general corporate, real estate, marketing, ESG, and subsidiary management.

Responsibilities

• Contract drafting and negotiation: Draft, review, and negotiate a range of procurement contracts, including supplier agreements, vendor agreements, service contracts, and purchase orders. Ensure contractual terms align with organizational policies and legal requirements.
• Procurement policy development: Continuously improve contract management processes and implement best practices to enhance efficiency and effectiveness.
• Training and education: Provide training and guidance to internal stakeholders on legal aspects of procurement processes and contract management.
• Risk management: Identify and assess legal, operational, and practical risks associated with procurement activities. Develop strategies to mitigate risks and resolve legal disputes.
• Collaboration: Work closely with internal stakeholders, including procurement managers, compliance, security, and finance teams, as well as senior leadership, to address legal issues and support procurement activities and strategies.
• Documentation and record-keeping: Maintain accurate and organized records of procurement-related legal documents and correspondence.
• Supplier management: Support supplier relationship management by providing legal guidance on performance disputes, contract breaches, and compliance matters.

Requirements

• Law degree from an accredited university or equivalent foreign law degree
• Admission to a local bar and in good standing
• 5+ years of legal experience, with a focus on procurement or commercial contracts (in-house experience preferred)
• Strong business judgment and a track record of advising business teams on the practical and economic impact of legal terms
• Understanding of requirements for implementing and operationalizing sourced products or services, with the ability to partner with internal buyers and other teams involved in or affected by procurement
• Strong organizational skills and the ability to handle multiple competing priorities
• Willingness to partner with and train other professionals on the legal team, take on new responsibilities, and expand scope over time
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• High attention to detail
• Excellent analytical skills, including the ability to use data to measure results
• Experience related to technology companies is a plus
• Experience with customer-facing contracts or risk management/compliance is a plus but not required

Compensation & Benefits

The organization provides a comprehensive suite of benefits, including global well-being perks for employees globally:

• Global Wellness Days: Two designated, company-wide paid wellness days off each year (typically the first Friday in March and the last Friday in September)
• Birthday Time-Off: Paid day off on your birthday or another day within your birthday month
• Volunteer Time-Off (VTO): 40 hours of paid VTO annually
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP): Free, confidential, 24/7/365 counseling and resources (including emotional support, work-life solutions, financial advice, legal guidance, and support for new parents)
• Business Travel Protection: Medical, safety, pre-trip planning, and emergency support during business travel (Zurich Travel Assist)
• Referral Bonus Program: Generous monetary referral bonuses for successful referrals who are hired into open roles

In addition, location-specific benefits packages are offered (including comprehensive medical/dental insurance, retirement/pension plans, and life or accident protection) tailored to the primary work location.

Location

Not specified in the provided description.