About Coalfire
Coalfire is on a mission to make the world a safer place by solving our clients’ hardest cybersecurity challenges. We work at the cutting edge of technology to advise, assess, automate, and ultimately help companies navigate the ever-changing cybersecurity landscape. We are headquartered in Chicago, Illinois with offices across the U.S. and U.K., and we support clients around the world.
But that’s not who we are – that’s just what we do.
We are thought leaders, consultants, and cybersecurity experts, but above all else, we are a team of passionate problem-solvers who are hungry to learn, grow, and make a difference.
Position Summary
The candidate will join the Legal & Compliance department and will be primarily tasked with leading the legal review, drafting, negotiation and management of procurement contracts across the organization, including technology, professional services and outsourcing agreements, supporting strategic partnership arrangements impacting Coalfire and its subsidiaries, and supporting the Commercial Team as needed.
What You'll Do
Collaborate with procurement, IT, finance and operations teams to develop and maintain standard contract templates, playbooks and negotiation guidelines
Review, draft, redline and negotiate procurement agreements, including SaaS subscriptions, professional services agreements, licensing agreements, SOWs and MSAs
Assist the business by handling all agreements for a few select major clients
Collaborate with Executive Leadership to create strategic partnerships impacting Coalfire and its subsidaries
Provide recommendations to internal business partners on policies, guidelines, and exceptions in the contracting, product development and marketing processes
Conduct legal review of proposals, RFP responses and third-party risk assessments related to procurement
Advise on data privacy, security and compliance obligations, including GDPR, HIPAA and other applicable regulatory requirements
Prioritize and execute assigned projects and tasks, and provide support to team members or other department resources as needed
Keep aware of current trends and best practices for addressing emerging legal and business risks.
Manage the contract lifecycle, including renewals, amendments, terminations and close-out documentation
Serve as the primary legal contact for supplier and partner contract negotiations
Provide training to team and business colleagues on procurement contracting processes, risk management and compliance requirements
Support risk management and litigation initiatives as required
Support special contract and product projects as assigned
Assist with Corpoarte Governance or other filing reqts as may be needed
10% Travel required.
What You'll Bring
At least 10 years of experience as a contracts professional with significant focus on procurement agreements
At least three years of experience providing support in Partnership and Procurement Reviews
A high level of interest in transactional law and the cybersecurity industry
Experience working in-house and in a remote environment is a plus
Excellent written, verbal and interpersonal communication skills with a proven track record of forging relationships among stakeholders
Proven organizational and analytical skills and professional business judgment
The ability to maintain confidentiality and exercise discretion
Strong drafting skills, with the ability to achieve consistent language across agreements that are similar in nature
Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills to support and achieve business goals and a desire efficiencies to improve program performance
A willing spirit and humor in undertaking tasks required to accomplish the work of the Legal Department
A proactive, attentive attitude toward both daily tasks and long term initiatives and ability to adapt to change and prioritize as needed
A conscientious work style including a diligent approach to completing the tasks at hand and a sense of accountability and pride in assignments
Bonus Points
Paralegal certificate
Why You’ll Want to Join Us
At Coalfire, you’ll find the support you need to thrive personally and professionally. In many cases, we provide a flexible work model that empowers you to choose when and where you’ll work most effectively – whether you’re at home or an office.
Regardless of location, you’ll experience a company that prioritizes connection and wellbeing and be part of a team where people care about each other and our communities. You’ll have opportunities to join employee resource groups, participate in in-person and virtual events, and more. And you’ll enjoy competitive perks and benefits to support you and your family, like paid parental leave, flexible time off, certification and training reimbursement, digital mental health and wellbeing support membership, and comprehensive insurance options.
At Coalfire, equal opportunity and pay equity is integral to the way we do business. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran. Coalfire is committed to providing access, equal opportunity, and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities in employment, its services, programs, and activities. To request reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, contact our Human Resources team at HumanResourcesMB@coalfire.com.
