Assistant General Counsel – IT and Commercial Contracts

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in Colorado.

📋 Description

• Draft, negotiate, and interpret essential commercial contracts for IT, finance, travel, human resources, and various other corporate functions.

• Manage intricate global and cross-border contracts, including master services agreements, artificial intelligence agreements, software license agreements, SaaS agreements, and associated documentation.

• Independently negotiate contract language with external vendors and legal counsel.

• Create innovative solutions for complex and unique contractual challenges.

• Oversee internal attorneys who are responsible for commercial contracts.

• Collaborate with and lead cross-functional teams, including procurement, corporate divisions, legal colleagues, and business operations personnel.

• Establish and uphold agreement processes, best practices, guidance materials, controls, and standard contract templates.

• Partner with internal corporate leaders to define positions on essential contractual terms and risk distribution.

• Deliver swift, practical, and business-focused contract advice to business clients.

⛳️ Requirements

• Juris doctorate from an accredited law school.

• Minimum of 9 years of experience in commercial and transactional law within a law firm and/or corporate environment.

• Experience in supporting IT and digital transformation initiatives.

• Familiarity with artificial intelligence, software licensing agreements, and SaaS agreements.

• Proven experience in managing internal team members, including attorneys.

• Strong analytical, interpersonal, drafting, negotiation, and both written and verbal communication skills.

• Excellent judgment with the ability to balance competing priorities and adhere to tight deadlines.

• Exceptional organizational skills, with a keen attention to detail and accuracy.

• Demonstrated capability to lead transactions and projects effectively.

• Proven track record of proactively identifying and resolving issues.

• Ability to operate in a highly confidential setting with stringent ethical standards and professional integrity.

• Active member in good standing with the State Bar of residence.

• Sponsorship for US work authorization is not available.

🏝️ Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision benefits.

• Life, AD&D, and disability benefits.

• Paid time off.

• Leaves of absence.

• Voluntary benefits and perks.

• Flexible work options.

• Well-being resources.

• Employee assistance program.

• Business travel insurance.

• Service recognition awards.

• Retirement savings plan.

• Employee stock purchase plan.

• Award-winning training and development programs.

• In-person Day 1 onboarding at an AECOM office location.