· Juris doctorate from an accredited law school; admitted to at least one state bar in the U.S.
· 7-10 years overall legal experience in business and transactional law, preferably including at a national or regional law firm, with at least 3 years in an in-house commercial counsel role with a software or technology-oriented company and a proven track record of growth and professional excellence
· Significant experience reviewing, drafting and negotiating complex commercial contracts, including software licenses, SaaS, professional services, distributor and partner/alliance agreements, and vendor/supplier contracts
· Solid working knowledge of legal issues related to global commercial transactions, including IP protection, international trade, data privacy and security and commercial disputes
· Management experience and demonstrated effectiveness collaborating with internal stakeholders with flexibility and respect
· Strategic thinker with ability to work independently through issues, evaluate risks and choices and make sound judgment even in the face of uncertainty
· Ability to devise business-friendly, pragmatic solutions that reduce risk and enhance value
· Driven self-starter with a strong ownership mentality, constantly driving work to completion and persistently and creatively identifying and resolving issues
· Ability to prioritize and work with a sense of urgency; works with agility and is able to pivot seamlessly as needed; thrives in a fast-paced environment, delivering work quickly, on time and proficiently to internal clients
· Strongly collaborative spirit with a high touch customer service approach to working with internal stakeholders and delivering on customer needs
· Unsurpassed integrity, ethics and trustworthiness
· Enjoys constant learning, is open to giving and receiving constructive feedback and looks for opportunities for self-improvement
· Excellent time management, organizational skills and attention to detail
· Exemplary written and verbal communication skills
· Proficient with technology, including Microsoft Office 365 (Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Outlook, Teams); experience working with cloud based CLM platforms