Associate Counsel

Journal Technologies•Los Angeles, CA

1d•Remote

About The Position

This role is intended as a high-utility, generalist position within a small in-house legal team. The Associate Counsel will have the opportunity to take ownership of a wide range of day-to-day legal work relatively quickly, including government procurement and contracting, product review, compliance matters, &c. The position offers broad exposure across the business and is well-suited for someone looking to develop practical, in-house legal skills within a growing company. The ideal candidate is proactive, adaptable, and interested in building experience across multiple areas of law.

Requirements

1–4 years of legal experience, or an exceptional recent graduate with relevant experience.
Strong drafting and contract review skills.
Ability to manage multiple matters and work independently in a fast-paced environment.
Strong communication skills and sound judgment.
Interest in technology, software products, and/or government contracting.
Experience working within Agile teams or formal training in Scrum or Agile methodologies is a strong asset.
At this time, we are only able to consider candidates who are Canadian or U.S. citizens or permanent residents due to employment authorization requirements.
We are unable to provide visa sponsorship or work authorization support for this position.

Nice To Haves

SaaS and software-related contracting, ideally in the context of government procurement.
Data privacy, cybersecurity, and cloud compliance.
Intellectual property or product counseling.

Responsibilities

Draft, review, and negotiate a variety of commercial agreements, including License Agreements, Cloud-Hosting/SaaS agreements, professional services agreements, strategic partnership agreements, NDAs, &c.
Support government contracting processes, including RFP responses, contract review, and negotiation with public sector customers.
Assist with product-related legal issues, including accessibility, data privacy, and security considerations related to cloud-based software.
Provide practical, business-oriented legal guidance to internal stakeholders.
Help identify legal risks and propose solutions that align with business objectives.
Assist with corporate governance, compliance initiatives, and other general legal matters as needed.

Benefits

Competitive compensation
Quality medical, dental and vision coverage.
Competitive paid time off as well as paid holiday time.
401(k) retirement (US) and GRRSP (CDN) programs.
Annual professional development funds - $1,500 USD annual per employee.
Book subscriptions with an extensive library in each office for personal and professional growth.
Flexible working hours which you can coordinate with your supervisor.
Ability for employees to work from a remote location (e.g., home) or office.
Personal meetings with direct managers approximately every four to six weeks to discuss career growth and advancement opportunities as well as other issues important to the employees.
Travel opportunities between Journal Technology offices and with clients.
We provide technology that matters in the world, and we're a stable employer comprised of quality people, with a commitment to investing in our people.