Senior Legal Counsel
| Company | FourKites |
|---|---|
| Location | Chicago, IL, USA |
| Salary | $Not Provided – $Not Provided |
| Type | Full-Time |
| Degrees | JD |
| Experience Level | Senior |
Requirements
- 5+ years of experience in drafting and negotiating commercial agreements involving licensing, intellectual property, technology transactions and privacy ideally with a focus on enterprise software and software as a service
- J.D. degree from an A.B.A. accredited law school, distinctive academic record
- Member in good standing of Illinois state bar, or ability to become a member under Illinois’ in-house counsel rules
- Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills, including the ability to connect with, and gain the respect of, stakeholders at all levels and across departments, including our executive team
- Ability to deal with ambiguity, including functioning well in loosely structured situations involving uncertainty or lack of information and being open to and responding flexibly to change
- Ability to interpret and comprehend complex legal documents and ability to convey complex legal issues in clear and concise business terms
- Ability to prioritize work flow, work independently and efficiently
- Strong and effective professional communication skills, both written and verbal
- Detail-oriented with excellent legal judgment, strong organizational skills and proven ability to deliver creative, thoughtful, and business-oriented results
- Ability to solve problems in a diplomatic, approachable, and practical manner
Responsibilities
- Provide primary legal support for a wide variety of commercial transactions (US and international), including drafting, reviewing and negotiating commercial agreements: primarily licensing and service agreements, partner agreements and NDAs
- Support, review and assist with response to customer RFPs and building the RFP process
- Provide input and assist in drafting various legal templates and sales and vendor training materials to improve the delivery and scalability of legal resources
- Drive and/or assist with various legal and cross-functional department projects including projects related to corporate governance and compliance (including privacy) — doing the legwork to make sure that the appropriate stakeholders are engaged and providing rigorous follow through and iteration
- Assist with M&A and other strategic transactions
- Develop strategic relationship with FourKites business leaders and proactively communicate issues back to management and drive good business, legal and operational processes throughout the organization
Preferred Qualifications
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No preferred qualifications provided.