Mid-level Technology Transactions Associate

Ice Miller•Chicago, NY

18h

About The Position

Ice Miller seeks a mid-level associate to join our Business practice group in one of our office locations. (Baltimore, Chicago, Cleveland, Columbus, Indianapolis, New York, Philadelphia, Washington, DC) Ideal candidates will have two (2) to six (6) years of experience. About the Role: The ideal candidate will possess a mix of in-house and/or private practice experience (at a top national or international law firm) advising on a wide range of complex commercial and technology transactions as well as an interest and/or experience in ecommerce, supply chain and logistics, and software. The successful candidate should have experience structuring, drafting, and negotiating complex commercial agreements, including, procurement agreements (supply chain and software), outsourcing agreements, software licenses and implementation agreements, cloud services agreements, IT services agreements, omnichannel ecommerce agreements, payment processing and merchant services agreements.

Requirements

J.D. from an accredited law school with strong academic credentials
At least two (2) years of experience practicing law in a law firm and/or in-house environment
Active law license in state where office is located
Strong written and oral communication skills
Excellent analytical skills and business judgement
Demonstrated ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team
Must have permanent authorization to work in the United States

Nice To Haves

Have a mix of private practice and in-house experience
Working knowledge and experience in ecommerce, supply chain and logistics, software, technology, and international investments
Excel in a team environment
Be highly motivated and a self-starter
Be able to work independently and contribute successfully to cross-functional teams
Demonstrate sound judgement in ambiguous situations and comfort operating in “grey areas”
Be flexible and able to thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment
Demonstrate a keen interest in developing and implementing relationship-building skills both internally and externally
Have prior experiences that prepare them to work with attorneys, staff and clients from cultures and backgrounds different from their own
Have excellent law school credentials and references

Responsibilities

Structure, draft, review, revise, and negotiate complex technology and commercial agreements
Provide ongoing commercial and legal advisory support across multiple areas, including ecommerce, supply chain, logistics, intellectual property, and regulatory compliance
Serve as outside general counsel to regional, national, and multi-national businesses
Advise clients on a wide variety of strategic transactions and commercial matters and resolve issues that arise in existing commercial relationships and handling pre-litigation legal disputes and inquiries.
Have opportunities for advancement in a collegial environment
Receive training opportunities with growing levels of responsibility
Collaborate with talented and team-oriented attorneys across practice groups and across offices.