Corporate Counsel Duties: The candidate will be conducting all aspects of contract drafting and lead negotiations concerning software and data licenses, SaaS product subscriptions and related service level agreements, maintenance agreements, RFPs, professional services agreements and alliance partner/subcontractor agreements, while providing support to the relevant regional MA sales and services organizations in a broad range of commercial transactions. Supporting and carrying out MA's business policies and practices, including preferred contract terms and compromise positions; gaining familiarity with and observing compliance policies such as anti-bribery, economic and trade sanctions and competition law policies; navigating privacy and information security issues relating to MA's SaaS and cloud-based products; and observing MA's revenue recognition policies in the preparation and conclusion of contracts. Navigating customer bureaucracies and working to effectively close deals in a timely manner on acceptable terms to MA. Answering questions and offering professional legal advice on a wide range of issues. Managing and streamlining internal processes. We value employees who exercise initiative and display creativity in solving challenges and accomplishing business objectives.
Required Qualifications: Law degree from top tier law school. Member of a state Bar in good standing. 5-7+ years total legal experience, of which: (i) at least 3 years of which are in a law firm, with a practice focused on IP licensing/tech transactions, corporate, securities, capital markets, financial services, M&A or other transactional based work; and (ii) the remaining years of experience are either with a law firm or with an in-house legal team, preferably with a technology, professional services or financial services company. Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills, and a strong team orientation; ability to communicate confidently with senior management on complex legal and contractual issues. Strong analytical and writing skills. Strong contract drafting and negotiation skills and a sound understanding of various types of software licensing and services transactions, subscription-based business models and familiarity with software revenue recognition principles. Experience in banking and financial services or a technology / software company is a strong plus, who have a background dealing with government contracts. Hard working, well organized, detail-oriented and process-driven candidates who have a demonstrated ability to manage a diverse workload under demanding deadline pressures. Preferred Qualifications: Strong background in software licensing agreements and familiarity with local, state and federal government contracts.
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