Assistant General Counsel

Assa Abloy•Austin, TX

40d

About The Position

An Amazing Career Opportunity for an Assistant General Counsel!! This role will include the management of complex commercial transactions with an emphasis on technology transactions and other multiple tasks and responsibilities. This role will report to the Senior Associate General Counsel - Commercial. The ideal candidate will embody and promote integrity, possess exceptional judgment and business acumen, and be able to drive scalable processes, innovation, and pragmatic solutions. Who are we? HID powers the trusted identities of the world's people, places, and things, allowing people to transact safely, work productively and travel freely. We are a high-tech software company headquartered in Austin, TX, with over 4,500 worldwide employees. Check us out here: www.hidglobal.com and https://youtu.be/23km5H4K9Eo As our Assistant General Counsel, you'll support HID's success by: Drafting, reviewing, and negotiating complex commercial transactions, including software, hardware, SaaS and other cloud-computing solution customer agreements, and channel partner agreements (e.g., OEM, distribution, reseller, and systems integrator agreements) Supporting the development of scalable processes and templates for all of the foregoing transactions Supporting procurement and supply chain activity and new product development agreements Creating and implementing company policies Supporting due diligence and integration efforts in mergers & acquisitions Researching and advising on legal and regulatory compliance, including anti-trust, FCPA, and export control Researching and supporting guidance to senior management on a broad range of matters including identifying areas of risk and mitigation strategies Assisting in the development of contractual and process-oriented risk mitigation strategies especially in the areas of data protection Creating and delivering training to business teams regarding commercial transactions and other legal areas of risk Providing legal guidance on data privacy matters in the United States, EU, and globally Advancing third party due diligence and risk mitigation strategies for vendors and other third party business relationships Reviewing and updating EULAs, and standard purchase order and sales order terms and conditions Integrating the legal function within the business and provide comprehensive support

Requirements

JD degree from a recognized U.S. accredited law school, and currently licensed to practice in at least one state
4-6 years of legal experience and, ideally, prior in-house experience
Strong technology contract experience, including hardware, SaaS, cloud-hosted solutions and software licensing
Excellent oral, written and interpersonal communication skills and the ability to create and sustain lasting relationships with customers and management
Strong proficiency in MS Office
Judicious independent worker also adept at working collaboratively
Sound legal and business judgment and the ability to make strategic decisions and provide recommendations
Experience in a high growth and diverse environment; a record of accomplishment including driving results and working with a high performing team
Strong deal-making skills that go beyond negotiating legal terms and resolving legal issues
Detail-orientation and ability to manage multiple transactions and projects simultaneously under deadline pressure
Significant experience counseling global organizations on commercial and compliance issues
Proactively isolate and prioritize issues to focus on implementing both top-level, strategic solutions as well as the day-to-day initiatives
Ability to deliver in a demanding and entrepreneurial environment in a timely manner

Nice To Haves

International business experience is desirable

Responsibilities

Drafting, reviewing, and negotiating complex commercial transactions, including software, hardware, SaaS and other cloud-computing solution customer agreements, and channel partner agreements (e.g., OEM, distribution, reseller, and systems integrator agreements)
Supporting the development of scalable processes and templates for all of the foregoing transactions
Supporting procurement and supply chain activity and new product development agreements
Creating and implementing company policies
Supporting due diligence and integration efforts in mergers & acquisitions
Researching and advising on legal and regulatory compliance, including anti-trust, FCPA, and export control
Researching and supporting guidance to senior management on a broad range of matters including identifying areas of risk and mitigation strategies
Assisting in the development of contractual and process-oriented risk mitigation strategies especially in the areas of data protection
Creating and delivering training to business teams regarding commercial transactions and other legal areas of risk
Providing legal guidance on data privacy matters in the United States, EU, and globally
Advancing third party due diligence and risk mitigation strategies for vendors and other third party business relationships
Reviewing and updating EULAs, and standard purchase order and sales order terms and conditions
Integrating the legal function within the business and provide comprehensive support

Benefits

Competitive salary and rewards package
Competitive benefits and annual leave offering, allowing for work-life balance
A vibrant, welcoming & inclusive culture
Extensive career development opportunities and resources to maximize your potential
To be a part of a global organization that is pioneering the hardware, software and services that allow people to confidently navigate the physical and digital worlds

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