Corporate Counsel
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Job Summary
We are seeking a self-motivated lawyer to join our corporate legal team as Counsel. While this position can be primarily remote, the ability to travel easily to a nearby Arch office for team meetings, collaboration and other in person needs is strongly preferred. Preference is given to the following East Coast offices: Greensboro, NC; Raleigh, NC; White Plains, NY; Jersey City, New Jersey. This position is best suited for an individual with the ability to lead a variety of tasks and to support executive-level employees.
Responsibilities
Negotiate and draft a variety of technology related contracts and agreements including Master Agreements, Statements of Work, SaaS, software licensing, outsourcing agreements, confidentiality agreements, data protection, and data security schedules/agreements.
Negotiate engagement letters, data licensing and subscription agreements.
Negotiate commercial lease agreements, brokerage agreements, facilities management agreements, AIA/FIDIC agreements, ancillary lease agreements and reviewing LOIs.
Negotiate with third party vendors on vendor pricing, procurement and related contractual matters.
Create, maintain and serve as a subject matter expert on a variety of template agreements for use across the organization.
Work on other projects and corporate initiatives as assigned.
Education and Experience
Currently licensed to practice law in one or more states (NY, NC or NJ preferred)
4-6 years of hands-on experience in a law firm and/or in-house role including experience with highly regulated clients or prior experience in the insurance or financial services industry.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to collaborate effectively with business clients at all levels, attorneys, and administrative staff.
Experience with intellectual property law, data privacy and/or information security requirements (US and non-US)
Solid legal analysis and writing skills
Strong negotiation skills, including the ability to influence both internal and external parties.
General understanding of corporate operations, including facilities/commercial leasing, IT operations, cloud computing, software licensing, data licensing, and other commercial agreements.
Familiarity with public companies, regulatory compliance and generative AI
General corporate law fundamentals (contracts review / contracts lifecycle management), business entity structure, and experience in preparing basic corporate documents (minutes, agendas, etc.)
Team player and ability to pivot easily between topics and tasks
Preferred experience (but not mandatory) with multi-national entities, global risk management and compliance
Completion of 4-year degree
JD from accredited law school
For individuals assigned or hired to work in California, Colorado, Jersey City, NJ; New York State; and/or Washington State, the base salary range is listed below. This range is as of the time of posting. Position is incentive eligible.
$110,058 - $148,902/year
Total individual compensation (base salary, short & long-term incentives) offered will take into account a number of factors including but not limited to geographic location, scope & responsibilities of the role, qualifications, talent availability & specialization as well as business needs. The above range may be modified in the future
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