Corporate Counsel
Company | DigiCert |
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Location | United States |
Salary | $Not Provided – $Not Provided |
Type | Full-Time |
Degrees | JD |
Experience Level | Mid 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