Job Description

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Drafting, reviewing, negotiating, and finalizing commercial contracts, including, but not limited to, professional services agreements, purchase agreements, engagement letters, statements of works, amendments, and other business/legal documents.
• Identifying and advising internal clients on risks associated with each transaction and proposing practical/strategic risk mitigation strategies in connection with commercial transactions.
• Working closely with (and overseeing the work product of) contract managers within the Contract Management Organization.
• Supporting various aspects of the contract management process.
• Working on special projects, as needed.

Qualifications

REQUIRED:

• 4-6 years of relevant transactional experience in a law firm and/or in-house legal department drafting, reviewing, and negotiating agreements.
• Ability to effectively identify goals and communicate and identify risks and proposed go-forward strategies with internal business clients.
• Experience working in (or with) technology companies or in the technology industry.
• Strong attention to details and strong analytical skills.
• Ability to manage and prioritize multiple projects.
• Track record of providing high-quality, timely results on a wide variety of contract matters.
• Self-starter who takes ownership of work and demonstrates the ability to work independently and collaboratively with others.
• Juris Doctorate (JD) from accredited law school.
• Current member of California State Bar in good standing or registered In-house Counsel in California.