Full-Time

Associate Commercial Counsel

Posted on 9/18/2024

OpenGov

OpenGov

501-1,000 employees

Cloud-based software for government organizations

Data & Analytics
Government & Public Sector

Compensation Overview

$85k - $120kAnnually

Junior, Mid

Atlanta, GA, USA

Position requires onsite presence in Atlanta, GA.

Category
Legal
Contract Management
Legal & Compliance
Required Skills
Word/Pages/Docs
Salesforce
Excel/Numbers/Sheets
Requirements
  • J.D. degree with strong academic credentials and member in good standing of at least one state bar.
  • At least two years of experience drafting, negotiating, and providing guidance on a wide variety of technology transaction agreements.
  • Great judgment, attention to detail, interpersonal, and communication skills.
  • Enthusiastic, hard-working, empathetic person, who enjoys collaborating with many teams (departmental as well as cross-functional).
  • Strong work ethic and the highest level of integrity and business ethics.
  • Positive demeanor and a good sense of humor.
  • Ability to self-start and work independently.
  • Desire to take on greater responsibilities as skills are developed.
  • Understanding of cloud and software industries, including SaaS model, and a strong desire to work on tough legal issues in these areas preferred.
  • Experience in drafting and negotiating vendor, non-disclosure, partnership, license, and other transaction agreements preferred.
  • Familiarity with basic revenue recognition rules preferred.
  • Working knowledge of Microsoft Word and Excel, Slack, G Suite, Gmail, DocuSign, and Salesforce preferred.
  • Demonstrate passion for OpenGov’s mission of powering a more effective and accountable government.
  • Do what you say you will do.
Responsibilities
  • Negotiate customer contracts. Each deal that we close is a step towards creating lasting relationships with state and local governments, and a testament to our mission of powering more effective and accountable government. We value building positive relationships with members of the Sales Team. Partnering with them, you will be responsible for leading efficient and effective negotiations.
  • Develop a progressive understanding of government procurement.
  • Review and negotiate vendor, partner, and other contracts leveraging strong negotiation skills to secure favorable terms and conditions for OpenGov while maintaining positive relationships with all parties involved.
  • Demonstrate excellent communication skills both internally and externally.
  • Provide legal advice and guidance to internal stakeholders on legal matters. You will be integral to OpenGov’s success, but you won’t stand alone. Instead, you will bring a collaborative mindset and a commitment to work with colleagues across the company.
  • Conduct thorough reviews and analysis of contracts to identify potential risks, ambiguities, and discrepancies that may impact the organization's interests and document the same.
  • Continuously improve internal templates and legal processes to create efficiencies across the function.

OpenGov provides cloud-based software solutions tailored for the public sector, focusing on strategic budgeting, planning, permitting, licensing, and code enforcement. Their products help government organizations transition from paper-based processes to digital workflows, significantly reducing the time and resources needed for tasks like budget creation, which can be completed in half the usual time. OpenGov stands out from competitors by leveraging extensive experience in the public sector to address specific challenges faced by local governments, such as outdated systems and the need for transparency. The company's goal is to empower government leaders with better data analysis tools to enhance decision-making and improve engagement with constituents.

Company Stage

Acquired

Total Funding

$221.8M

Headquarters

Redwood City, California

Founded

2012

Growth & Insights
Headcount

6 month growth

7%

1 year growth

19%

2 year growth

59%
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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • Growing demand for cloud solutions as governments modernize IT infrastructure.
  • Rising adoption of SaaS models provides steady revenue streams for OpenGov.
  • Expansion into tax software through iGovServices acquisition broadens product offerings.

What critics are saying

  • Increased competition from other cloud-based government software providers.
  • Integration challenges from iGovServices acquisition may disrupt service delivery.
  • Dependence on SaaS model makes OpenGov vulnerable to subscription fluctuations.

What makes OpenGov unique

  • OpenGov specializes in cloud-based solutions tailored for the public sector.
  • The company offers strategic budgeting, permitting, and licensing software.
  • OpenGov's software reduces traditional paper-based workflows, enhancing efficiency.

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