Legal Counsel

Job Summary:

The Legal Counsel will be responsible for providing legal advice and assistance to companies within a portfolio of companies, with offices and employees in the United States, Canada and Australia. Reporting directly to the Portfolio General Counsel and indirectly to the General Counsel of Volaris, you will be the first and primary legal contact for several fast growing vertical market software companies providing legal support primarily to the sales and finance organizations.

Job Description:

This role requires a lawyer with strong business acumen who can work independently, juggle multiple priorities and lead in a fast moving and often shifting work environment. You don’t need a computer science background but you do need to know your way around commercial agreements, including agreements for software license, SaaS, NDA's and related agreements. The successful candidate will be part of a team of lawyers for this portfolio of companies and will join a growing and diverse international legal team.

This role is hybrid remote / in office to Berwyn, PA, but a full remote position may be available for an exceptional candidate not local to the area.

Responsibilities:

• Negotiating and drafting contracts from company templates or customer paper (NDAs, software license agreements, SaaS agreements, professional service agreements, supplier contracts, distribution agreements, etc.)
• Reviewing and advising on legal terms related to RFP submissions
• M&A acquisition assistance (primarily due diligence related)
• Enforcing corporate policies and ensuring that all contracts meet corporate risk standards
• Overall contract administration – ensuring that all contracts are suitably recorded and that all documentation is properly stored
• Working closely with and communicating regularly with other members of the legal team supporting your portfolio of companies and the group legal team
• Managing and coordinating with external counsel on specific legal matters or engagement as needed
• Anticipating, guarding against, and advising all levels of the business organization on legal risks involving the companies under your portfolio
• Communicating orally and in writing with all levels of organization (internally and with customers and suppliers)
• Prioritizing multiple projects from different companies and leaders

Qualifications & Skills:

• The successful candidate is required to hold a law degree and is currently licensed to practice law in at least one State within the United States
• Candidates should be experienced in negotiating all sizes of commercial contracts; specific experience in IP/IT software licensing contracts, SaaS, and professional services agreements is essential
• Experience with public procurement and government contracting practices would be an asset
• 5 to 7 years of relevant experience at a law firm or in-house legal department
• General knowledge of data security and privacy laws would be a plus
• Occasional travel
• Proficient with Microsoft Office tools

Worker Type:

Regular

Number of Openings Available:

0