Senior Contracts Specialist

Company Description

MicroStrategy transforms organizations into intelligent enterprises through data-driven innovation. We match smart people to dynamic projects and technologies that truly challenge their talents. Curious and creative in outlook, our success is built on the talent and energy of smart and driven people. MicroStrategy (Nasdaq: MSTR) is a worldwide leader in enterprise analytics and mobility software. A pioneer in the BI and analytics space, MicroStrategy delivers innovative software that empowers people to make better decisions and transform the way they do business. We provide our enterprise customers with world-class software and expert services so they can deploy unique intelligence applications.

Job Description

The Role: We are seeking a talented, experienced individual based in Tysons Corner, Virginia, to serve as a key contributor in drafting and negotiating commercial contracts, including working in an AI-infused contract lifecycle management system. This is an excellent opportunity to work in a high-caliber, collegial department with other dedicated legal professionals on a wide variety of matters for an innovative, publicly traded technology company. Preference is for a candidate who can work a hybrid in-office schedule (currently 2 days per week in an office in Tysons Corner, Virginia). 

Your Focus:

• Negotiate the terms of commercial contracts for software, cloud and other services (possibly including contracts related to MicroStrategy’s bitcoin strategy) including within our contract lifecycle management system; 
• Promote, balance and manage company and customer/vendor interests using a high degree of ingenuity to quickly resolve issues while managing business risk; 
• Collaborate on and drive project and process improvement initiatives including contract lifecycle management system implementation and enhancement initiatives aimed at increasing the speed and efficiency of the deal process; Regularly coordinate with and validate input from internal organizations and other members of the Legal team to facilitate contract negotiation and execution; 
• Apply judgment using multiple sources of information to resolve contractual issues; 
• Anticipate and solve problems. 

Qualifications

• B.A. or B.S. (or equivalent) (Legal degree is not required as this is not an attorney role); 
• 3+ years of experience at a law firm or in-house; Experience with, and enthusiasm for, transactional work including software licensing; 
• Experience drafting and negotiating moderate to complex commercial contracts; 
• Ability to manage fast-paced workload in a dynamic environment and simultaneously add value to multiple projects; 
• Excellent internal and external negotiation skills; 
• Proactive, self-starter who takes ownership of matters and enjoys working across departments; 
• Superb organizational and verbal and written communication skills; 
• Exceptional attention to detail; 
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, Power Point and Word); 
• Experience working with contract lifecycle management systems is a plus. 

Additional Information

MicroStrategy is an Equal Employment and Affirmative Action employer F/M/Disability/Vet/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, creed, color, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, veteran status, sex age, genetic information, or any other legally-protected basis.

MicroStrategy is an Equal Employment /Affirmative Action employer and provides reasonable accommodation for qualified individuals with disabilities and disabled veterans in job application procedures. If you have any difficulty using our online system and you need an accommodation due to a disability, you may contact us about your interest in employment at 703-848-8600.