Assistant General Counsel
About The Position
R. R. Donnelley & Sons Company (RRD) seeks an experienced contracts attorney to lead complex client contract negotiations and provide strategic legal advice to management. The role calls for a highly organized, collaborative practitioner who partners effectively with cross-functional internal teams and external clients. The Assistant General Counsel structures, drafts, negotiates, and analyzes complex client and vendor agreements, including commercial technology agreements. The role also advises on data privacy, information security, technology controls, emerging technologies such as AI, and related regulatory compliance. It supports healthcare clients using knowledge of CMS regulations and industry standards. The successful candidate uses a solution-oriented approach to support business strategy, works with minimal supervision, builds trust with executive leadership and cross-functional teams, and contributes collaboratively within a globally diverse team. RRD describes opportunities for continued professional development and career growth.
Requirements
- Juris Doctor (JD) and membership in good standing in at least one state bar.
- At least 5 years of legal experience in a law firm or corporate environment, with a strong focus on drafting and negotiating complex commercial agreements.
- Hands-on, proactive approach to problem-solving.
- Strategic approach to risk assessment and mitigation, including developing innovative legal approaches that support business objectives.
- Exceptional written, verbal, and drafting skills, including the ability to communicate complex legal concepts clearly to executive teams and external parties.
- Integrity and discretion when handling highly confidential information.
- Ability to read, interpret, and understand laws, business documents, system documents, company policies, and procedures.
- Strong negotiation and analytical skills, including logical thinking, problem-solving, and decision-making.
- Ability to work in a team and with peers and management at all levels of the organization.
- Ability to efficiently manage multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Windows, Word, Excel, and Access.
Responsibilities
- Structure, draft, negotiate, and analyze complex client and vendor agreements.
- Draft and negotiate commercial technology agreements, including intellectual property licenses, software licensing and support, SaaS, cloud computing, AI implementations, development, outsourcing, and consulting agreements.
- Advise on data privacy, information security, technology controls, emerging technologies including AI, and related regulatory compliance matters.
- Support RRD’s healthcare clients by applying knowledge of CMS regulations and industry standards.
- Provide strategic legal advice to RRD management and lead complex client contract negotiations.
- Advance business strategy and performance through solution-oriented legal advice and strategic risk assessment and mitigation.
- Work with executive leadership and cross-functional teams to support corporate objectives.
Benefits
- Medical coverage
- Dental coverage
- Vision coverage
- Paid time off
- Disability insurance
- 401(k) with company match
- Life insurance
- Voluntary supplemental insurance coverage
- Parental leave
- Adoption assistance
- Tuition assistance
- Employer and partner discounts
- Depending on the role, participation in a bonus, commission, or incentive program may be included in total compensation.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
Education Level
Ph.D. or professional degree
