Job Overview
We are seeking a qualified lawyer to join our team with experience in drafting, review and negotiation of Procurement agreements within IT, Marketing, Manufacturing and R&D.
* Support the Procurement functions with a focus on IT, Marketing, Manufacturing and R&D in the review, drafting and negotiation of a large variety and volume of agreements;
* Draft, review and negotiate a wide range of IT Procurement agreements (including software licensing, SaaS agreements, cloud service agreements and others);
* Advise on technology transactions, ensuring compliance with intellectual property requirements, data privacy and cybersecurity standards;
* Assess and mitigate risks in Procurement transactions, identifying potential liabilities and ensuring that contract terms align with corporate policies;
* Provide strategic guidance on vendor risk management and third-party integrations;
* Advise on contractual dispute matters including breach and termination;
* Operate independently to manage relationships with business partners to understand their challenges and help develop solutions;
* Maintain and promote compliance policies and procedures;
Key Skills and Qualifications
* A qualified lawyer with 6-8 years of experience in international corporate / commercial law at a large law firm or corporate legal department;
* At least 3 years of legal experience in drafting, reviewing and negotiating IT Procurement agreements and other Indirect Procurement agreements either at a law firm or as part of an in-house corporate legal department;
* Experience advising global teams and collaborating with global functions;
* Ability to work in a fast-paced organization; manage and prioritize multiple issues and projects while being highly responsive;
* Excellent judgment in knowing how to proactively communicate, escalate issues and propose solutions;
* Analytical / Problem Solving Skills;
* Collaborative behaviors, including ability to effectively communicate with business leaders;
* Strong decision-making abilities and experience working within teams on large projects;
* Ability to function at a high level where geographically separated from the larger corporate legal team;