In-house Contracts Attorney - Director

<div class="content-intro"><p>Verisign helps enable the security, stability, and resiliency of the internet. We are a trusted provider of internet infrastructure services for the networked world and deliver unmatched performance in domain name system (DNS) services.&nbsp;</p> <p>We are a mission focused, values driven company where each individual can contribute to building a stronger, more secure internet.&nbsp; We offer a dynamic and flexible work environment with competitive benefits and the ability to grow your career.</p></div><p>We are seeking a senior attorney to serve in the position of Director – Legal &nbsp;in the Verisign Law Department’s Contracting Organization to support the Company’s procurement activities. &nbsp;&nbsp;The Director-Legal will report to the Vice President and Associate General Counsel.</p> <p>Key Responsibilities:&nbsp;</p> <ul> <li>Provide legal advice to senior management on a broad range of issues related to the purchase of goods and services supporting Verisign’s critical internet infrastructure, corporate operations, and new and emerging cloud-based and on-prem technologies and services (including artificial intelligence)</li> <li>Develop a thorough understanding of Verisign’s template agreements and recommend changes to vendor agreements based on the practical application of Verisign’s preferred terms to each particular transaction</li> <li>Demonstrate expert level contract drafting and negotiation skills</li> <li>Prepare all legal advice in a concise, thorough, and organized manner</li> <li>Attain an expert-level understanding of Verisign’s internal policies governing risk, apply those policies when interpreting contract terms, and advise senior management and the business accordingly</li> <li>Understand and advise on applicable U.S. and international laws and regulations</li> <li>Ensure members of the Law Department are apprised of material developments and issues on a timely basis and in a succinct manner.</li> <li>Operate in a collaborative manner with members of the legal team, internal business partners and vendors</li> <li>Advise on potential disputes with vendors</li> </ul> <p>Skills, Knowledge and Experience Required:</p> <ul> <li>J.D. or equivalent degree from an accredited law school</li> <li>12+ years of legal experience, preferably with experience in an in-house legal role in a technology/internet field; familiarity with the domain name industry a plus</li> <li>Must have expert level contract drafting and negotiation skills with expertise in technology (including artificial intelligence) and software licensing</li> <li>Expert legal writing skills</li> <li>Experience advising senior executives</li> <li>Dem