About the Job

Primary responsibilities for the Corporate Counsel team will be to play a key role in Sphera’s continuing growth and success, by serving as a valued partner to company leaders in the Sales and other business teams, and in establishing and maintaining strong and profitable client relationships. The Corporate Counsel will work with and support the General Counsel, the Associate General Counsel, the Senior Corporate Counsel, and other in-house legal team members.

Role Responsibilities

Partner with senior legal team members to support the commercial needs of Sphera’s fast-growing global operations, including developing and maintaining working knowledge of Sphera’s business by building positive relationships with the relevant business team members.
As requested, provide counsel to members of HR, Finance, IT, Services, Product or Marketing teams on legal matters, as appropriate (including employment law, intellectual property, compliance, corporate governance and subsidiary management, M&A, data privacy, dispute resolution and/or others).
In collaboration with legal team leaders, interact with global outside counsel, as appropriate.
Review and prepare complex commercial agreements, including SaaS/software, professional services, consulting, licensing, and vendor agreements, as well as a wide variety of other types of legal documents and contracts, with global and regional scope.
Support legal team leaders on implementing and maintaining team processes that align with business strategy.
May manage contract managers or paralegals.
Ensure that day-to-day work aligns with company and team policies.

Knowledge & Skills

Experience working with global teams at a multinational business, including experience addressing cross-border legal issues.
Good knowledge of data privacy, security, and IP issues relevant to SaaS/software providers.
Knowledge of one or more other substantive areas is required: employment law, corporate governance/subsidiary management, compliance, M&A or others.
Excellent attention to detail.
Proactive team player.
Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and maintain poise in stressful situations.

Education

JD or other equivalent law degree required. (Common law education or equivalent knowledge strongly preferred.) Licensed to practice law in applicable jurisdiction of residence required.

How to Apply

Submit your resume and cover letter to:

info@aaec.org

Company:

Sphera

Sphera is a leading global provider of enterprise software and services that enables companies to manage and optimize their environmental, health, safety and sustainability. Our mission is to create a safer, more sustainable and productive world.

How to Apply

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