Commercial Legal Counsel

Job Title: Commercial Legal Counsel

Location: New York, NY

Pay Rate: 88.00hr - 88.00hr

Schedule: Fully on-site, Monday thru Friday 8:00AM to 5:00PM (hours may vary)

Staffmark Total Talent Solutions offers this exciting contract opportunity at a global leader in electronics, mobile devices and appliances located in New York, NY.

Commercial Legal Counsel

Top Skills:

• Commercial agreements
• Collaborative team player
• Knowledge of data privacy laws and emerging AI laws/regulations
• SaaS

Responsibilities:

• Draft, review, and negotiate a high volume of commercial agreements with a focus on procurement agreements, specifically Master Services Agreements (MSAs) and Statements of Work (SOWs) for SaaS and IT.
• Act as the dedicated liaison for the NASB Procurement team, as well as take on additional commercial contract matters as needed (i.e., marketing agreements, ad tech agreements, financial agreements).
• Collaborate closely with procurement, IT, security and privacy teams to (1) assess vendor risks specifically regarding privacy law, data security requirements, and AI governance in vendor tools, (2) ensure consistent contract standards across the business, and (3) build collaborative processes, policies and playbooks with the goal of refining the procurement process.
• Stay up-to-date on the latest developments in laws, regulation and industry trends applicable to digital media and technology platforms.
• Work collaboratively across the organization to proactively provide legal guidance and manage legal risks while advancing business goals.

Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree and a Juris Doctorate degree from a U.S. accredited law school. Licensed to practice law in NY.
• Minimum 8 years of experience with a law firm or combination of law firm and in-house experience working with internet, technology and/or media companies in the procurement space.
• Deep understanding of software licensing (SaaS), services agreements, internet technology and cloud computing technology.
• Excellent working knowledge of data privacy laws and emerging AI laws and regulations.
• Comfortable with an ever-changing landscape and ability to thrive in a high-pressure, fast-paced environment.
• Excellent business and legal judgment, as well as a superior ability to assess risk and determine priorities based on that risk assessment and the needs of the business.
• Outstanding organizational skills and ability to manage a high volume of deals simultaneously in a timely manner, prioritizing based on business impact and risk.
• Strong negotiation and communication skills (both oral and written). Ability to communicate legal issues in a clear and understandable manner. Inspires trust and confidence through effective communication and interpersonal skills.
• Proven ability to quickly understand complex products and services, while identifying key issues and risks and offering creative solutions for business enablement.

Staffmark talent working with this client receive competitive compensation and a great benefits package!

Benefits Include:

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• 401k
• Paid Time Off, + more!

The base pay range listed reflects what we reasonably expect to offer for this role. Actual pay may vary based on location, experience, and performance. Depending on the position, benefits may include medical, dental, and vision coverage; retirement and savings plans; paid holidays and time off; supplemental insurance; and additional wellness or incentive programs.

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