Senior Legal Counsel

AXXESS CONSULT INC•Dallas, TX

26d•Onsite

About The Position

We are searching for… A highly motivated licensed attorney to join our legal team as Senior Legal Counsel to support our General Counsel in managing the legal affairs of a dynamic technology company by providing strategic legal advice and ensuring compliance with federal and state laws. In this role you will leverage your strong legal foundation to play a crucial part in supporting our legal operations, drafting complex agreements, ensuring statutory compliance, and contributing to exciting merger and acquisition projects. This is an excellent opportunity for an early-career legal professional with relevant experience to transition and thrive in a fast-paced, corporate environment with a people-first culture! What you will experience… A fast-paced, collaborative team-oriented environment that encourages everyone to bring their authentic self to work every day. Professional development for career growth and advancement Competitive compensation with full selection of benefits, including company-matching 401k contributions and 20 days of paid time off + holidays + birthdays Who we are... We do business differently, by empowering our team to create fresh ideas which impact lives everywhere. We don’t just dream it; we do it every day at Axxess, we bring life-changing technology to healthcare impacting the way people work, learn, and grow their business. Our edge does not come from our technology, it comes from our people. We work as one team with a common goal to create shared success benefiting everyone.

Requirements

Juris Doctor (JD) degree from an accredited law school.
Admission to and good standing with the Texas state bar.
Minimum of 3-6 years of experience as an attorney with a corporate legal department or law firm preferred.
Strong knowledge of contract law, corporate governance, intellectual property, and other related areas of law.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, SharePoint).
Strong legal research and analytical skills.
Litigation support through all aspects of a case (preparation, management, mediation, arbitration).
Ability to think strategically and work collaboratively within cross-functional teams to achieve results.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
High attention to detail and strong organizational skills.
Ability to manage multiple tasks and prioritize effectively.
Ability to maintain confidentiality and deliver under tight deadlines and energized by the opportunity to solve problems.
Candidate must reside in Dallas or within a commutable distance from our Dallas office, as this is not a remote role.
All applicants must be authorized to work in and currently reside in the United States.

Nice To Haves

Large firm experience a plus
Knowledge of technology law, SaaS industry standards, and employment law would be a plus.
Experience with a contract management software is a plus.

Responsibilities

Draft, review, and negotiate a wide range of contracts, including SaaS agreements, software licenses, service agreements, nondisclosure agreements, vendor agreements, and employment contracts.
Ensure contracts are compliant with applicable laws and regulations, align with company polies, and mitigate risk.
Support the General Counsel on advising internal stakeholders on the legal aspects of SaaS transactions and technology-related contracts.
Advise on employment law matters, including employee relations, workplace policies, and terminations to comply with labor laws.
Monitor changes in legislation and regulations that may impact company operations and advise on necessary adjustments.
Contribute to the development and implementation of internal policies and procedures related to contract management, regulatory compliance, and employment law, providing day-to-day legal advice to various internal stakeholders.
Be a key member of the legal team willing to step in and contribute where necessary to accomplish tasks and solve problems.

Benefits

Professional development for career growth and advancement
Competitive compensation with full selection of benefits, including company-matching 401k contributions and 20 days of paid time off + holidays + birthdays

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