Corporate Attorney Associate

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Corporate Attorney Associate
Duties: Drafting (both internally and with the assistance of external counsel) well thought out and structured, exemplary contracts for global relationships with customers for the Company’s Software as a Service, Professional Services and Platforms. Assist with the review and/or drafting of other agreement types which include but are not limited to corporate services contracts, hardware and software licenses, statements of work (SOW) with vendors and partners, HR-related agreements, non-disclosure agreements, and possible Mergers, Acquisitions and Investment related agreements. Creating drafts for global partnerships with networks, vendors, analysts. Review drafts from the team / external law firms to ensure clean, modular, well-structured, comprehensive, and balanced contracts. Reviewing contracts from external vendors and third parties. Negotiating the above-mentioned agreements where required and making relevant changes while efficiently balancing risk, fairness, and deal closure timeframes in all contract negotiations. Managing the Company’s contracts and providing contract support during the life cycle of such contracts with the assistance of licensed CLM Software. Assist with and manage the Company’s employment contracts and compliances across 10+ countries. Assist with and manage the Company’s ESOP and equity grant plans and compliances. Assist with and manage corporate governance in conjunction with the finance team across our subsidiaries and JVs in 10+ countries. Study and acquaint yourself with financial, banking, corporate law, and commercial regulations in 20+ countries. Coordination with internal the Company’s teams to ensure that the Company’s platform is compliant with all applicable regulations. Research and knowledge development with regard to legal and regulatory guidelines around intellectual property, contract law and interpretation, breaches of contract and remedies for such breach, contract compliance requirement, data protection laws. Conduct research on new regulations and legal regulatory frameworks of new domains of business and provide advice on regulatory requirements, legal risks, and risk mitigation strategies. Work as a part of a team and contribute towards projects by setting up policies and processes for legal risk identification and mitigation. Prioritize and manage business stakeholders and workload effectively, with quick turn-around time requirements.

Qualification and Experience

Qualifications: Graduate of a Top Law School. Juris Doctor (J.D.) Degree. Master’s Law Degree (LL.M.) from Premier Institutes (Optional)Masters or Undergraduate degree in Business Administration is preferred. Licensed and in good standing. 5+ years of experience in contract drafting and negotiation, with the ability to apply business/commercial context when required, ideally within a law firm for disparate global customers. Adequate experience in working with technology companies including fintech companies, preferably B2B SaaS. Expert knowledge of Applicable Laws such as Information Technology laws, Data Privacy laws, Corporate law. Working understanding of IP Protection processes including patents, trademarks, copyrights. Strong communication skills, immaculate negotiation skills, show enthusiasm towards the work, and keen interest in understanding business requirements and managing quick turn-around times.

Company info

Hiring Coordinator
Zeta
717 Market Street, 7th Floor
San Francisco, CA 94103