Contracts Counsel

REQUISITION #1768

Contracts Counsel

JOIN THE WINNING NETWRIX TEAM!

About Us:

 Our commitment to simplicity and innovation sets us apart, making cybersecurity both accessible and effective for all organizations. Our more than 900 remote employees across 35 countries work to ensure a brighter digital future by safeguarding data, identities, and infrastructure reducing both the risk and the impact of a breach.
  
  Netwrix empowers security professionals to face digital threats with confidence by enabling them to identify and protect sensitive data as well as to detect, respond to, and recover from attacks. More than 13,500 organizations across 100+ countries rely on Netwrix solutions to strengthen their security and compliance posture. By reducing the cybersecurity burden with Netwrix, organizations concentrate on advancing their cause while reducing cyber risk.

With more than 15 years of expertise in the field, Netwrix continues to expand its market presence through innovation, organic growth, and strategic acquisitions (Stealthbits, StrongPoint, Anixis, NNT, PolicyPak, UserCube, Mateso, Imanami, CoSoSys, Remediant). Our journey is further strengthened by the backing of the renowned private equity firms, TA Associates and Centerbridge Partners.

Netwrix is headquartered in Frisco, Texas, and has regional offices in the U.S., the UK, France, Germany and Pakistan.  Due to the pandemic, we have all moved to home offices, and have remained remote ever since.

Due to continued accelerated growth, we are looking for a detail-oriented, creative and strategic Contracts Counsel to join our team. Are you an energetic and ambitious individual with a few years work experience and are ready to get your career on the fast-track in a high-growth, tech environment?   Working for Netwrix you will have an opportunity to make immediate business impacts while accelerating your personal career journey, surrounded by a positive and motivating team. 

What You Will Do:

• Support the Director of Legal/Corporate Counsel and Contract Administrator in advanced contract and contract-related activities
• Negotiate intellectual property and information technology software licensing contracts
• Identify and assess legal and business risks, and escalate issues to in-house counsel as needed
• Review, draft and negotiate non-routine contractual provisions in nondisclosure agreements, software licensing agreements, channel agreements, service agreements, statements of work, and amendments
• Manage version control of all assigned contracts
• Partner with Director of Legal/Corporate Counsel and business teams at all levels and across multiple functions to effectively identify and remedy contractual process issues
• Work with Director of Legal/Corporate Counsel to advise business partners on potential legal risks while providing creative solution to support business goals
• Support in-house counsel with special projects as needed.

The Contracts Counsel is responsible for the following:

• Own advanced contract and contract-related activities, both for commercial contracts and procurement contracts.
• Manage one (1) or more counsel or non-counsel contract support personnel.
• Negotiate intellectual property and information technology software licensing contracts, including End User License Agreements and Cloud Services Agreements.
• Identify and assess legal and business risks and escalate issues to in-house counsel as needed.
• Review, draft and negotiate non-routine contractual provisions in nondisclosure agreements, software licensing agreements, channel agreements, statements of work, and amendments.
• Manage version control of all assigned contracts.
• Partner with Director of Legal/Corporate Counsel and business teams at all levels and across multiple functions to effectively identify and remedy contractual process issues.
• Work with Director of Legal/Corporate Counsel to advise business partners on potential legal risks while providing creative solutions to support business goals.
• Support in-house counsel with special projects as needed.

You are a strong fit for this role if you have:

• 2-5 years’ experience with negotiating software contracts in a law firm and/or in-house setting, preferably with a focus on commercial negotiation, privacy, and data security  (US and global privacy and security regulations).
• Excellent contract review, drafting and negotiation skills.
• Experience reviewing and drafting complex contract terms and conditions including software licensing, indemnification and limitation of liability, data security, confidentiality, and termination rights.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills with ability to communicate with legal and business partners at all levels.
• Extremely organized, thorough, and accurate with excellent attention to detail.
• Ability to prioritize and manage multiple tasks and work streams to meet deadlines.
• Team player with strong relationship-building skills.
• Positive attitude with desire and initiative to develop and take on additional responsibilities.
• Ability to conduct at work in an ethical, honest, professional, and confidential manner.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office 365 (Outlook, Word, PowerPoint, and Excel), Adobe Acrobat, SharePoint.  Lexion experience preferred. 

Why You’ll Love Working at Netwrix:

• Unlimited PTO
• Excellent Health Benefits
• Paid Parental Leave
• Wellness Programs (walking challenges, virtual yoga classes, and virtual stretching exercises)
• On the Go Training Sessions on Topics that Matter
• Team Oriented and Collaborative Colleagues
• Casual and Innovative Work Environment
• Opportunities for Career Advancement
• Regular Town Hall to Keep You Informed

All Told…We’re a Culture that Truly Cares About our Employees, and Their Voice to Help Us Thrive! We welcome people across all different backgrounds and experiences and look forward to hearing from you!