Develop and maintain a solid working knowledge of the companys business, products and services, and industry trends.
Advise internal clients on a wide range of legal issues pertaining to contracts and licensing, including software license, cloud subscription, professional services, distributor, reseller and other technology-related agreements.
Draft, review and negotiate contracts and licenses with customers, partners, vendors and other third parties in accordance with the companys policies and procedures.
Create and update contract templates, oversee their deployment, and train sales personnel and other constituents on their applicability and when to use them.
Advise the business on contract negotiation thresholds, order acceptance issues and other contract related points.
Work with legal team colleagues responsible for the data protection practice area, as well as other relevant constituents, in the negotiation of BAAs, Data Processing Addenda, and terms relating to data protection and information security practices.
Understand and support public company controls and procedures.
Identify and mitigate legal risks and provide proactive and practical solutions to complex and challenging business issues.
Collaborate with other members of the legal team and external counsel as needed.
Your background:
Law degree from a reputable university.
Minimum of 5 years of relevant experience as a commercial lawyer, preferably in the IT industry, with a focus on software, SaaS and cloud offerings.
In-house experience in a fast-paced, business and results-oriented and team-based environment.
Will consider candidates with fewer than 5 years of legal experience, provided they have a minimum of 2 years of in-house experience in the IT industry.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English.
Strong analytical, problem-solving, and organizational skills.
Strong business acumen and strategic thinking skills.
Excellent drafting, negotiation, and communication skills.
Ability to work independently and manage multiple projects and deadlines.
Ability to work effectively with cross-functional teams and diverse stakeholders.
Ability to work under pressure and adapt to changing business needs and priorities.
Ability to exercise sound judgment and discretion in handling confidential and sensitive information.
