Corporate Counsel Sr Manager

Overview

This role involves serving as a Senior Manager, Corporate Counsel, providing expert legal counsel on commercial contract matters with a focus on technology-related transactions. The position requires delivering proactive, high-quality, and cost-effective legal guidance to support day-to-day business operations.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage negotiations for complex deals, contracts, and agreements primarily related to technology.
• Draft, review, and revise a variety of commercial agreements including OEM, distribution, and services partner contracts for IT products and services such as cloud and consumption-based services, licensing agreements, master services agreements, and confidentiality agreements.
• Collaborate with internal teams, business units, and external partners to align legal and business objectives while mitigating risk.
• Provide legal guidance and support to internal stakeholders on diverse legal matters, ensuring awareness of potential legal implications.
• Conduct thorough due diligence on proposed transactions to identify and address legal risks and compliance issues.
• Stay current with relevant laws and regulations in the technology sector and ensure compliance.
• Develop and implement process improvements and strategies to manage and minimize legal risks associated with transactions and business operations.
• Assist in resolving potential disputes with a focus on minimizing legal escalation.
• Develop expertise in various legal areas and trends, educating internal and external stakeholders accordingly.
• Retain and manage outside counsel and external resources effectively within budget.
• Provide legal counsel on diverse contract matters affecting daily business operations.
• Assist in developing standardized legal documents for customers and partners.
• Review, draft, and negotiate various U.S. and international corporate contracts including master services, subcontractor, nondisclosure, marketing, distributor, reseller, purchasing, consulting, and event agreements.
• Support matters related to patents, trademarks, and other intellectual property issues.
• Proactively address commercial issues on specific projects.

Requirements

• Juris Doctor (JD) degree.
• Minimum of 7 years of experience as a transactional attorney, with a strong focus on technology-related deals.
• Experience in a law firm and/or in-house legal department of a technology company.
• Licensed to practice law in the state where the position is located and other relevant states.
• Excellent negotiation, communication, and analytical skills.
• Deep understanding of the legal and regulatory landscape in the technology industry.
• Strong business acumen with the ability to balance legal considerations and business objectives.
• Proven success in managing and executing complex transactions.
• Ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams and provide sound legal advice.
• Demonstrated ability to recognize and resolve complex legal issues practically.
• Strong oral and written communication, research, and negotiation skills.
• Ability to work effectively with individuals at all levels and across business units.
• Capacity to manage multiple assignments under pressure and deliver high-quality work on time.
• Proactive problem-solving and issue anticipation skills.
• Detail-oriented, well-organized, and efficient time management.
• Independent self-starter with a positive customer service attitude.
• Ability to maintain discretion and confidentiality.
• Skilled in delivering clear, well-organized presentations in both group and one-on-one settings.

Compensation & Benefits

• Salary range: $172,000 - $240,000 annually, depending on experience and skill set.
• Annual bonus target of 15%, subject to plan terms and conditions.
• Salary may vary based on geographic location.
• Comprehensive benefits package available.

Location

• Position location requires licensure to practice law in the relevant state.

This opportunity is open to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other protected category under applicable law.