Sr. Assistant Vice President Legal Technology Transactions Counsel

Job Summary:

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced SAVP – Legal, Technology Transactions Counsel to join our dynamic legal team. This role will play a key leadership position in managing technology transaction negotiations, M&A and supporting corporate development activities. The ideal candidate is a strategic thinker with exceptional legal expertise, business acumen, and the ability to balance complex legal and business considerations in a fast-paced environment.

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage and oversee technology transaction negotiations for one or more business units, ensuring alignment with organizational goals.
• Provide legal support for M&A transactions and corporate development initiatives.
• Ensure business teams understand the implications of contracts from an end-to-end perspective, fostering a holistic approach to decision-making.
• Balance business objectives and contract goals against legal, policy, reputational, and other risks while maintaining sound judgment in decision-making.
• Advocate for positions and views effectively with internal stakeholders and external counterparties.
• Coordinate with other in-house counsel on cross-functional issues and work cooperatively as part of a larger legal team.

Qualifications:

• A Juris Doctor (JD) degree from a top-tier U.S. law school.
• A minimum of 5+ years of legal experience, ideally combining time at a large law firm with in-house counsel experience focused on general corporate law, technology transactions, SaaS agreements, and software licensing matters.
• Proven ability to prioritize and execute mission-critical tasks in a fast-paced environment.
• Exceptional communication and listening skills, with the ability to convey complex legal issues effectively to senior business executives.
• A self-directed work style with the ability to function under limited supervision.
• Strong organizational and project management skills to manage multiple priorities effectively.
• A proactive attitude with a strong sense of ownership, responsiveness, and an action-oriented mindset.

Skills:

• Strategic Thinking
• Contract Drafting and Negotiation
• Problem-Solving Ability
• Strong Communicator and Collaborative mindset
• Attention to Detail