Legal Counsel - Global Operations
Background:
Over the years, our client has made many successful acquisitions that were considered to be early victories for digital media, before that term was in vogue. Recently, they were fortunate enough to recruit a seasoned, ex-GE executive as their CEO. He has helped large corporations change directions successfully, has helped start-ups gain market share quickly and was instrumental in taking one of the most recognized brands in global business out of bankruptcy, as well as achieve amazing growth in value for its investors. Each one of this executive’s “change initiatives” was unique, allowing success to follow.
This leadership has made mammoth gains in just a matter months. It is our belief that our client’s new leadership has what it takes to accelerate their position in what is a competitive marketplace.
Job Description
The role involves providing legal services in support of the Company's global operations functions. The role covers a wide variety of commercial matters, including IT, and outsourcing. The successful candidate must provide practical, commercial solution-driven advice and would need to have a strong commercial background with broad-ranging technology experience. The candidate should be enthusiastic and proactive and be able to work with minimal supervision. The candidate should be comfortable supporting senior executives and working on projects with cross-functional business teams.
The role involves a wide variety of work, including:
1. Drafting and advising on a variety of technology contracts, such as software as a service agreements, software development agreements, IT services agreements and software licenses (both fee bearing and open source).
2. Drafting and advising on business process outsourcing contracts, including data processing activities, call centers, etc.
3. Drafting and advising on a variety of commercial agreements, such as supply/purchase contracts, services agreements and non-disclosure agreements.
4. Drafting and advising on a variety of data contracts, such as hosting agreements and data processing agreements.
The successful candidate must complement the small, dedicated, collaborative and passionate, existing in-house team, reporting into and supporting the Chief Counsel – Strategic Partnerships and Global Operations. A good team spirit and a practical and commercial approach to problem solving are essential.
The role will be based in King of Prussia, Philadelphia, but a certain amount of travel, both within the United States and internationally may be required.
Knowledge, Skills and Experience
The successful candidate must:
- be legally qualified;
- have 5-7 years of solid general commercial and technology law experience;
- preferably, have at least 6 months experience in commerce and industry;
- have excellent communication skills;
- demonstrate a strong analytical mind, an aptitude for problem solving and excellent drafting skills;
- be proactive at developing internal business relationships;
- be a confident team player with an encompassing attitude to the entire global Legal Team;
- exercise commercial and pragmatic judgment in the advice given and solutions provided;
- be motivated, enthusiastic and have a “can do” attitude; and
- demonstrate attention to detail.
Behavioral Competencies
- Communication
- Continuous Improvement
- Customer Focus
- Deliver Results
- Information Technology
- Interpersonal Skills
- Planning & Organizing
- Problem Solving
- Self-Management
- Teamwork
