Counsel, Digital & Information Technology

Corning•City of Corning, NY

1d•$157,047 - $215,940•Remote

About The Position

This position supports Corning’s Digital & Information Technology organization, with significant responsibility for negotiating and advising on information technology agreements, while also providing counsel on digital, cybersecurity, data governance, and emerging AI-related matters. The role reports to Senior Managing Counsel II, Digital & Information Technology within Corning’s Law Department in the Compliance Center of Excellence. The role works closely with business clients and internal legal colleagues on a broad range of digital and information technology matters, including coordination with Compliance, Intellectual Property, Litigation, and Data Privacy partners as needed.

Requirements

Strong knowledge of laws, regulations, and best practices related to information technology, cybersecurity, data governance, and related commercial matters
Strong experience negotiating and drafting technology agreements, including software licenses, SaaS agreements, cloud services agreements, and technology services agreements
Ability to analyze complex legal issues and provide practical, business-oriented advice
Sound judgment and the ability to work independently under general guidance while recognizing when escalation is appropriate
Strong analytical, drafting, negotiation, and issue-spotting skills
Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to explain complex legal concepts to non-legal stakeholders
Ability to work effectively across functions and in a team-based environment
Interest in emerging legal issues related to AI and digital technologies
Juris Doctor (JD) degree from an accredited law school and admission to the bar in the relevant jurisdiction
5+ years of experience as a practicing attorney, either with a law firm or in-house
Strong experience negotiating and drafting commercial technology agreements as a substantial portion of practice
Experience advising on legal issues involving information technology, cybersecurity, data governance, privacy, or related regulatory matters

Nice To Haves

Experience working across multiple stakeholders and legal subject areas in a corporate environment is preferred

Responsibilities

Negotiate, draft, review, and interpret a wide variety of information technology-related agreements, including software licenses, SaaS agreements, cloud services agreements, managed services agreements, professional services agreements, hardware agreements, and other commercial technology contracts
Advise business clients on legal and commercial terms involving information security, data use, intellectual property, confidentiality, service levels, indemnity, liability allocation, audit rights, and compliance obligations
Support technology procurement, implementation, and vendor contracting efforts by providing practical legal guidance aligned with business objectives
Develop, refine, and support contract templates, fallback language, and contracting workflows in collaboration with relevant stakeholder groups
Provide legal support in connection with software development, implementation, licensing, and related third-party development and services agreements
Review and advise on contract provisions relating to cybersecurity requirements, data handling, AI-related terms, business continuity, and regulatory compliance
Partner with internal stakeholders to support efficient contract review, issue escalation, and resolution of legal and commercial risks in technology transactions
Provide legal advice and support on digital and information technology matters, including cybersecurity, data governance, and related operational issues
Support legal review of cybersecurity incidents, internal response efforts, and related policy or process considerations
Advise on legal issues associated with the development, deployment, and use of AI-related capabilities in collaboration with internal stakeholders
Advise on legal issues associated with open source software use and related licensing considerations
Coordinate with internal partners, including the Data Privacy Office, Compliance, Intellectual Property, and Litigation teams, on legal issues arising from digital and information technology initiatives
Research and advise on applicable legal and regulatory developments affecting information technology, cybersecurity, data use, and emerging digital capabilities