Senior Legal Counsel

Why should you join?

DocuWare stands for globally distributed, international teams and an open corporate culture that invites you to help shape it. Would you like to be part of an innovative company whose solutions are digitizing everyday work in a wide range of industries? In that case, we are happy to welcome you to the team.
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Your Responsibilities

• Draft, review, and negotiate a wide range of contracts, including vendor contracts, strategic partner agreements, licensing agreements, statements of work, and NDA’s.
• Assist with corporate governance matters and compliance initiatives, ensuring compliance with all legal and regulatory obligations.
• Provide support to global legal initiatives and group policies through projects directed by Director of Legal & Compliance.
• Stay current on relevant laws and industry trends affecting the business, particularly technology sector.
• Provide timely and accurate legal advice to internal stakeholders on all corporate legal matters.
• Collaborate with management to align and support corporate strategic initiatives.
• Work closely with governance, compliance and risk assessment departments to support processes and adherence.
• Manage communications and support from outside counsel when deemed necessary.

What you need to succeed

• A law degree (JD) is required. Bar passage is a plus but not mandatory.
• Five to seven years of related experience in corporate law, contract negotiation and business transactions.
• Strong understanding of commercial transactions, intellectual property, data privacy, and technology law.
• A firm grasp of legal terms and conditions to ensure that contracts, regulatory, and license programs meet all legal requirements.
• Proven experience in contract management, overseeing the entire life cycle process.
• Experience with software and service industry preferred.
• Strong organizational and analytical skills. Ability to manage priorities and workflow.
• Acute attention to detail and strong negotiating skills.
• Ability to work independently and cross-functionally.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Ability to communicate complex topics clearly and effectively.
• Versatility, flexibility, and a willingness to work within constantly changing priorities with enthusiasm.
• Commitment to excellence and high standards. Exercises good judgement.

What we can offer

• The pay range is between $136,000 and $160,000 depending on experience.
• DocuWare funds $2,000/$4,000 annually towards single/family HDHP deductible
• Your choice of 4 medical plans (HDHP, EPO, PPO)
• Short Term Disability (100% company paid)
• Long Term Disability (100% company paid)
• Group Term Life insurance (100% company paid)
• 401(K) with company match 
• 12 annual paid holidays and generous PTO plan
• Profit Sharing  
• Internationally growing and well established company 
• Thorough onboarding & induction period 
• Training and development opportunities
• Participation in a positive intercultural company culture with an openness to new ideas 
• Virtual instructor led fitness offerings.
• Access to Udemy training academy and Tuition Reimbursement
• Flexible Spending & Dependent Care Accounts
• Company events and more

Our Values

New ideas are always welcome here.
 
At DocuWare, you’ll find an open corporate culture, a wide variety of options for further education and a friendly, informal work environment. We offer creative, self-motivated individuals a diverse, international working environment with plenty of freedom and opportunity for professional development.
 
You can find what makes us a unique and rewarding employment experience on Instagram! Check us out at https://www.instagram.com/life.at.docuware/.

Our application process

1. Virtual prescreening with a Recruiter to get to know each other.
2. Virtual interview with the Recruiter and Hiring Manager.
3. Use Case interview of the DocuWare solution.
4. Final in-person interview in the Beacon, NY office.

Your hiring partner

Aleida Colabattista
Specialist People & Culture
careers@docuware.com



Work Authorizations
Please note that DocuWare Corporation does not sponsor employment visas for this position. Candidates must be authorized to work in the country without the need for visa sponsorship.

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