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Corporate Counsel

Corporate Counsel

CompanyDigiCert
LocationUnited States
Salary$Not Provided – $Not Provided
TypeFull-Time
DegreesJD
Experience LevelMid Level, Senior

Requirements

  • Juris Doctor (JD) degree or similar
  • Licensed to practice (and in good standing) in at least one state in the United States
  • 3-8 years relevant post-law school experience
  • Strong drafting and communication skills
  • Experience with contract negotiation, interpretation, and administration
  • Excellent business acumen, well-developed problem-solving abilities, and high emotional intelligence
  • Strong work ethic, a “hands on” mentality, accountability, and the ability to work in a fast-paced, ever-evolving business environment while juggling and prioritizing multiple projects at the same time
  • Adaptable, flexible, and comfortable with uncertainty and ambiguity
  • Desire to take on greater responsibility as experience is gained and skills are further developed
  • Keen diplomatic instincts and customer service mentality
  • Ability to work independently, employ good judgment, act with integrity, take ownership, and seek advice when necessary

Responsibilities

  • Draft and negotiate technology agreements, including software as a service (SaaS) agreements and software license agreements
  • Work with channel partnership teams to negotiate and document partner / distribution / managed service provider relationships
  • Negotiate ancillary agreements, such as NDAs, privacy agreements, and security agreements
  • Review and revise various form agreements
  • Ensure contractual compliance with industry standards and technical product requirements
  • Support, build positive relationships with, and provide legal guidance to internal business teams
  • Work collaboratively to identify and implement process improvements and support updates to internal playbooks and templates
  • Manage and meet internal SLAs, and help juggle priorities in a fast-moving environment
  • Own specific legal projects and develop subject matter expertise regarding legal issues faced by the customer contracts team and internal business partner

Preferred Qualifications

  • Experience at a top regional, national, or international law firm
  • Experience working in-house for a tech company
  • Knowledge or experience in data security and privacy
  • Knowledge of or experience with digital certificate industry