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Associate General Counsel
| Company | The Washington Post |
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| Location | Washington, DC, USA |
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| Salary | $149900 – $278300 |
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| Type | Full-Time |
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| Degrees | JD |
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| Experience Level | Senior |
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Requirements
- JD degree from an accredited law school and at least 5 years of experience negotiating complex software as a service, software licensing, professional services, and/or other technology transactions is required
- Membership to a Bar (if permitted by law) required
- Proven track record of handling complex contracting issues under tight deadlines while maintaining positive relationships with internal and external customers
- Extensive experience in enterprise level sales contracts negotiations for a fast-paced technology company is required
- Experience in researching and analyzing federal, state, local, and international case law and providing recommendations
- Excellent time management and multitasking skills
Responsibilities
- Support business growth and revenue generation by negotiating strategic partnerships and complex subscription, software licensing and services arrangements with global and domestic clients.
- Manage the full commercial contract lifecycle by creating templates, negotiating and drafting new agreements, reviewing contractual obligations for compliance with regulations, tracking business partners’ performance, and advising on contract renewal or terminational terms.
- Advise on complex issues emerging from the development and marketing of products and technologies, including privacy, data security, and consumer protection (including required marketing disclosures), by researching regulatory requirements and analyzing potential legal risks.
- Identify opportunities to accelerate contract closure and implementation by enhancing contract templates, responding to questions in the most effective way, and developing contracting policies and contract escalations guidelines in collaboration with senior management.
- Support product roadmap and strategic objectives by attending team meetings, understanding teams’ priorities, researching current and emerging domestic and global legislation that could impact the business and recommending necessary changes to company practices.
- Participate in annual risk management assessment and remediation plans.
- Assist with litigation and dispute resolution matters, as necessary.
- Assist the Legal team on other matters as needed.
Preferred Qualifications
No preferred qualifications provided.
