Legal Counsel

automotiveMastermind•Virtual, VA

13d•Remote

About The Position

This position is fully remote, and we welcome applications from qualified candidates located anywhere within the United States. The Legal Counsel position is responsible for supporting a rapidly growing business by partnering with and advising business teams on a variety of commercial contracts and legal issues. The position represents an excellent opportunity to make substantial contributions to a dynamic and thriving business. The successful candidate will be an experienced commercial contracts attorney that is a team player and someone who can creatively solve problems while applying sound business and legal judgment to a wide variety of commercial contracts and relationships.

Requirements

Juris Doctorate degree from an accredited law school
At least 3 years law firm or a combination of law firm and in-house hands-on experience drafting and negotiating contracts, including non-disclosure agreements, technology and software licenses, master service agreements, SOWs, SaaS agreements, professional services agreements and a wide array of other vendor agreements
Experience effectively handling a high volume of contracts
Excellent verbal and written communication, negotiation and presentation skills with the ability to effectively interact with legal and non-legal team members
Detail-oriented with strong organizational skills
Aptitude to quickly learn and develop new skills
Independent and innovative thinker with excellent analytical and reasoning skills and judgment
Ability to juggle multiple clients and projects simultaneously with competing demands
Strong work ethic with excellent follow up skills and a proactive mindset
A self-starter with an ability to work independently and as part of a team
General understanding of data privacy and protection laws
Licensed to practice law in the United States.
Right to work r equ irements : This role is limited for candidates with indefinite right to work within the USA.

Nice To Haves

F amiliarity with a utomotive a dvertising guidelines a plus
Familiarity with artificial intelligence and machine learning issues a plus

Responsibilities

Draft, review and negotiate a variety of commercial contracts, including non-disclosure agreements, technology and software licenses, master service agreements, SOWs, SaaS agreements, professional services agreements and a wide array of other vendor agreements
Contribute to the negotiation of agreements with vendors and suppliers to achieve the optimal combination of service, cost, quality and risk mitigation
Manage the standard procurement agreement process, from intake and drafting through negotiation and execution
Conduct research on an as needed basis
Work on s pecial projects on an as needed basis

Benefits

Health & Wellness: Health care coverage designed for the mind and body.
Flexible Downtime: Generous time off helps keep you energized for your time on.
Continuous Learning: Access a wealth of resources to grow your career and learn valuable new skills.
Invest in Your Future: Secure your financial future through competitive pay, retirement planning, a continuing education program with a company-matched student loan contribution, and financial wellness programs.
Family Friendly Perks: It’s not just about you. S&P Global has perks for your partners and little ones, too, with some best-in class benefits for families.
Beyond the Basics: From retail discounts to referral incentive awards—small perks can make a big difference.

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