Description:

An American Managed Cloud Computing Company is looking for a Corporate Counsel to act as lead attorney for the management of the global (US, LATAM, EMEA & APJ) Customer Success and Marketing legal functions, and An American Managed Cloud Computing Company Technology intellectual property portfolio. The successful candidate will be a key member of the global legal department, and will work with a broader team of supporting legal staff. The successful candidate will report to the VP, Deputy General Counsel & Chief Privacy Officer - Global, who is based in the US.

Key Accountabilities:

Acts as lead attorney for the Customer Success organization globally - including managing legal matters related to An American Managed Cloud Computing Company Technology install base of customers (including complex contract drafting and interpretation, and pre-litigation dispute management).
Acts as lead attorney for the Marketing organization globally -including clearance of external marketing and communications, marketing and advertising compliance.
Acts as lead attorney for intellectual property matters, including working with external trademark and patent agents to ensure the maintenance and enforcement of An American Managed Cloud Computing Company Technology trademark, domain name and patent portfolio.
Tracks existing and proposed legislation related to operations of the company within assigned legal areas, and advises affected stakeholders.
Advises global senior executives and other internal clients, providing applied legal advice and working with clients to navigate available options.
Provides supervision and training to more junior supporting team members, and works collaboratively across legal and business functions.
Provides proactive training and enablement to client business functions to manage legal workloads, mitigate legal risk and enable business activities.
Is an engaged member of the global legal department, supporting cross-departmental initiatives and activities.
There are opportunities to become involved in other legal assignments and projects as they may arise.

Key Skills

Ability to balance accuracy and thoroughness, with a pragmatic commercial approach showing excellent commercial and strategic judgment.
Excellent communication skills, and a patient and calm approach with clients and legal team members.
Ability to build strong relationships with internal clients and legal stakeholders, act as a trusted partner and business enabler, with a willingness to challenge when required.
Ability to problem solve with business clients to reach solutions and results, in novel situations.
Excellent time management and organizational skills, with ability to context shift and handle a varied workload.

Education and Experience:

JD degree or local equivalent, with strong academic background.
Active bar admission (role does not require the applicant to be a qualified patent attorney).
No less than 4 years of relevant legal experience.
Experience in the technology sector (previous in-house experience in a global technology company is a bonus).
Advanced knowledge of applicable laws – including contract, intellectual property, data privacy and cybersecurity laws (multi-jurisdictional knowledge of legal issues in these areas is a bonus).