Legal Counsel, Procurement

MongoDB•Austin, NY

8d•Hybrid

About The Position

We are seeking a driven, experienced commercial attorney who thrives in a fast-paced environment to fill the position of Legal Counsel - Procurement. You will work closely with internal business resources, procurement stakeholders, legal and other stakeholders across the enterprise to lead high value, high visibility and high impact procurement negotiations, while also ensuring all third-party agreements meet MongoDB’s contracting standards. You work both independently and as part of a team that values quality, fun and collaboration. We are looking to speak to candidates who are based in New York City, NY or Austin, TX for our hybrid working model or remotely in the United States.

Requirements

5+ years of commercial contract experience, with a proven track record negotiating procurement agreements
Experience at law firm and/or high-growth tech company
JD with an active bar membership in your jurisdiction
Understanding of data privacy requirements
Exceptional verbal and written communication skills
Excellent organizational skills, ability to manage multiple projects at once, follow through, and meet deadlines
Proactive, dynamic and results-driven individual with strong attention to detail
Curious and passionate about technology
Ability to demonstrate sound judgment even in ambiguous situations
Leadership and teamwork skills and willingness to take on new responsibility

Responsibilities

Serve as the primary legal partner to global Procurement and advise cross-functional stakeholders on third-party contracting matters
Draft and negotiate buy-side agreements, including SaaS, software, marketing, facilities, professional services, and real estate agreements
Provide practical legal guidance on complex, high-value, and high-risk procurement transactions, including escalation and resolution of issues requiring cross-functional stakeholder input or business leadership approval
Develop and maintain scalable procurement and legal review processes
Develop and maintain legal knowledge-management resources, including procurement playbooks, templates, and other institutional knowledge resources
Identify opportunities to leverage technology, automation, contract lifecycle management tools, and emerging legal and AI technology to scale procurement legal support
Develop and deliver training and practical guidance to Procurement and business stakeholders on contracting processes, legal requirements, negotiation strategy, risk allocation, and common contractual issues
Maintain awareness of emerging legal and commercial issues affecting procurement, including developments relating to data privacy and security, artificial intelligence, intellectual property, technology contracting, and vendor risk, and incorporate relevant developments into contracting guidance and processes
Support broader Legal team priorities and initiatives as needed