Commercial Legal Counsel
Description
Semperis focuses on creating an employee experience that is aligned with our vision—being a Force for Good— starting with being a good workplace. Semperis is recognized as one of America’s Fastest-Growing Cybersecurity Companies on the Inc. 5000 List, a DUNS 100 top Start Up to work for and Inc. Best Workplace for multiple years.
What we are looking for:
We are looking for a Commercial Counsel to join our team.
What you will be doing:
As Commercial Counsel in the Semperis legal department, you will work with sales, marketing, channels, and other teams on contract negotiations, commercial transactions, and other projects.
In this role, you will:
- Draft, review and negotiate a broad range of commercial agreements with customers (e.g. NDAs, software-as-a-service, software licensing, professional services, data privacy), channel partners (e.g. reseller, referral, managed services), and vendors (e.g. procurement, events; contractors).
- Lead and collaborate with cross-functional teams to help design, implement, and streamline policies, practices, templates, guidelines and playbooks.
- Advise on a variety of legal issues related to go-to-market activities.
- Provide pragmatic advice to the sales teams and other internal stakeholders on legal and commercial issues, including competitive industry requirements and best practices.
- Assist with various projects to achieve and exceed corporate objectives and goals.
- Provide legal guidance and support to various business units on commercial transactions and initiatives.
- Conduct legal research and analysis on commercial law matters and regulatory issues.
- Collaborate with internal stakeholders, including sales, marketing, finance, and operations teams, to assess legal risks and develop strategies to mitigate them.
- Assist with benchmarking and best practices.
- Assist with disputes and legal matters arising in the course of commercial activities, including litigation and alternative dispute resolution.
- Stay abreast of relevant legal developments and industry trends to ensure compliance and proactive risk management.
What you will bring to the table:
- An excellent negotiator who knows how to (i) manage complex legal negotiations, (ii) facilitate appropriate internal decision-making processes, and (iii) find a mutually agreeable outcome in an efficient but risk-conscious manner.
- The ability to succinctly translate legal issues into relevant business risks and provide practical, solutions-oriented advice that appropriately balances legal risks with business needs.
- An entrepreneurial attitude and ability to work independently in a fast paced, startup environment.
- An excellent communicator who is comfortable and confident working with any internal stakeholder or customer, including senior management.
- A pragmatic and proactive problem solver who possesses strong business acumen, is confident and calm under pressure.
- A great multi-tasker who can prioritize and complete actions in a fast-paced environment.
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to build relationships and influence stakeholders at all levels of the organization.
Minimum Requirements:
- J.D. and admitted to at least one state bar
- Minimum of 5 years of relevant experience drafting and negotiating SaaS/ software license agreements (in-house at a high-growth technology company preferred)
- Experience with vendor and supplier contracts
- Good understanding of privacy laws and data security (GDPR, CCPA, and CPRA)
- Familiarity with international commercial law and cross-border transactions
- Understanding and familiarity with compliance management and third party risk management is preferred
- Outstanding negotiation and drafting skills
**Semperis is an international organization and adjustment in hours to accommodated colleague time zones may be occassionally needed**
With teams around the world, you’ll be working alongside top global talent in Cybersecurity and Identity Access Management.
If you are a purpose-driven person who always sees the glass as half full, seizes opportunities, and has an urge to learn and develop your skills while managing a balanced, healthy life—we’d love to meet you.
Semperis is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. Semperis is an equal opportunity employer and will not discriminate against an applicant or employee based on race, color, religion, creed, national origin or ancestry, ethnicity, sex (including gender, pregnancy, sexual orientation, and gender identity), age, physical or mental disability, veteran or military status, genetic information, citizenship, marital status, or any other legally recognized protected basis under federal, state, or local law. The information collected by this application is solely to determine suitability for employment, verify identity, and maintain employment statistics on applicants.
Applicants with disabilities may be entitled to reasonable accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act and other applicable state or local laws. A reasonable accommodation is a change in the way things are normally done which will ensure an equal employment opportunity without imposing undue hardship on Semperis. Please inform Semperis representative Anna Taylor, Director of Global Recruiting, if you need assistance completing this application or to otherwise participate in the application process.
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