In-House Corporate Counsel – Contract

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In-House Corporate Counsel negotiating and managing commercial agreements for Axway. Advising on legal matters and partnering with leadership in a global software company.

Responsibilities:

  • Oversees, prepares and negotiates legal documents including software licenses, services agreements, vendor contracts, and nondisclosure agreements.
  • Privacy and security experience with data protection agreements and similar agreements.
  • Manages the legal activities of the company with the objective of protecting the company's interests and providing assistance to managers concerning how laws and regulations impact their functional areas.
  • Manage all documents through the legal process.
  • Prepares and reviews proposed contracts, formal agreements and other legal instruments.
  • Manages license compliance, audits of customers.
  • On a daily basis manages all software licensing activities and software contract activities.
  • Partners closely with Sales and other internal teams (including Sales, Finance, and Operations) with respect to legal matters and contract disposition.

Requirements:

  • J.D. from an accredited law school
  • Active membership in good standing with a U.S. state bar
  • At least 2 years of software licensing and commercial contracting experience
  • Strong negotiation, communication, and business partnership skills

Benefits:

  • 100% remote opportunity anywhere within the United States
  • Prefer a hybrid environment? We'd love to have you!