Attorney

Majesco

8h•$125,000 - $150,000•Remote

About The Position

Majesco is seeking an experienced Contacts Attorney to join our growing team. This role will serve as the initial go-to person for internal and external parties in relation to contract review, compliance, term negotiation, and issues. The Contracts Attorney is responsible for the oversight, term review, and finalization of various contracts and agreements with clients and vendors across Majesco. The position reports directly to the Chief General Counsel as part of the Finance and Legal organization. Top professionals will have at least 5+ years' of in-house or law firm legal experience specializing in SaaS/IT contract drafting, and negotiation, experienced and knowledgeable concerning key data privacy issues, negotiation, familiar with procurement and RFP processes, and have experience supporting sales teams. This position is fully remote and open to applicants in the continental United States.

Requirements

Contracts transactional attorney with a minimum of 5 years of relevant experience in a law firm or in-house environment. Experience must include transactional expertise in SaaS, software, data, privacy, complex licensing, vendor contracts, commercial agreements, etc.
Comfortable performing a significant amount of drafting (including drafting documents from scratch), reviewing and negotiating.
Working knowledge of IP concepts, SaaS, and data licensing agreements
Ability to independently handle a high volume of contracts and manage tight deadlines.
Demonstrated ability to build strong relationships with a wide range of internal and external stakeholders and to ensure positive client experiences that will form the foundation for productive and lasting partnerships.
Business driven problem solver with proven ability to provide balanced risk assessments and offer solutions to complex transactions.
Ability to work independently while effectively managing priorities to meet deadlines.
J.D. degree and licensed to practice law in the United States.
Member in good standing of at least one State Bar.

Responsibilities

Develop a thorough understanding of the Company’s business, strategy, policies and culture to provide legal support for the Company's clients, offerings, and strategic relationships.
Draft, review, and negotiate a variety of contracts, including SaaS and other license agreements, master services agreements, statements of work, vendor, client, and other agreements.
Advise on contract interpretation, obligations, risk exposure, dispute resolution, and other legal matters in a pragmatic manner that results in actionable business advice.
Collaborate with stakeholders across the entire Company to drive business growth while managing legal risk.
Assist with the completion of deal documents and diligence in connection with financing and M&A.
Work closely with the Head of Legal and others on the legal team to meet deadlines and collaborate on projects.
Manage a high volume of deals and support colleagues in the US and abroad, with sound business and legal judgment and a clear sense of Company priorities.