Senior Assistant Vice President, Legal Counsel – Technology Transactions

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

📋 Description

• Lead negotiations for technology transactions across one or more business units.

• Own, improve, and oversee the enterprise strategy for vendor contracts, with a particular focus on cloud and data agreements.

• Ensure that business teams understand the implications of contracts from a comprehensive perspective.

• Weigh business and contractual objectives against legal, business, policy, and reputational risks.

• Make informed decisions regarding the acceptance of appropriate risks.

• Advocate for positions and viewpoints to members of the business team and external parties.

• Collaborate with other in-house legal counsel and work effectively as part of a larger team.

• Manage complex commercial agreements, including software licenses and master service agreements (MSAs).

• Conduct thorough, detail-oriented legal work.

⛳️ Requirements

• Graduate from a prestigious U.S. law school.

• Over 7 years of experience, ideally blending both large law firm and in-house exposure.

• Specialization in general corporate, technology, SaaS, and software licensing issues.

• Capacity to prioritize critical tasks in a dynamic environment.

• Outstanding communication and active listening abilities.

• Skill in articulating complex matters clearly to senior business executives.

• Capability to work with minimal supervision.

• Strong organizational and project management competencies.

🏝️ Benefits

• Competitive salary and performance-based bonuses.

• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance.

• Generous paid time off and holiday schedule.

• Opportunities for professional development and continuing education.

• Flexible work arrangements and a supportive work environment.