Corporate Counsel for Commercial contracts - Remote in the US

NTT DATA Services • Plano, TX

5d • Remote

About The Position

NTT DATA America is seeking a Corporate Counsel to join the Legal Department’s commercial transactions team. The attorney will support the sales and delivery organizations of NTT DATA North America and work on transactions and other matters across its business verticals. The role involves negotiating and documenting contracts for complex information technology, applications, business process, digital, consulting, and AI services transactions.

This is a remote role within the United States. The position works with internal corporate units and global stakeholders, advises business clients on complex outsourcing relationships, and manages executive briefings and escalations. Remote arrangements may be subject to change based on client requirements, and employees near an NTT DATA office or client site may be asked to attend in-person meetings or events depending on business needs.

Requirements

• At least 5 years of experience as a lawyer, preferably including some law firm experience.
• At least 2 years of experience drafting and negotiating complex IT Services agreements, including leading or second-chairing outsourcing agreement negotiations.
• Licensed to practice law in at least one U.S. state.
• Curiosity and eagerness to learn.
• Team-player approach.
• Willingness to exercise independent judgment and interact with executives.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills in English.
• Knowledge of the IT Services market.
• Flexibility and willingness to work with multiple stakeholders in an evolving business.

Responsibilities

• Lead drafting, review, and negotiation of contracts supporting IT Services.
• Advise business clients on terms, conditions, and risks in complex outsourcing relationships, including service scope, service-level agreements, pricing schedules, intellectual property, benchmarking, and termination.
• Assist in developing and achieving resolutions to customer disputes.
• Enforce compliance with corporate policies.
• Collaborate with internal corporate units and global stakeholders.
• Manage internal executive briefings and escalations.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: No Education Listed