Corporate - Technology Transactions Attorney in New York City, NY

In-House

New York City, NY

Corporate - Technology Transactions Attorney in New York City, NY

Attorney

Min 7 yrs required

No

Job Title: Director, Legal, Technology & Commercial

Job Responsibilities:
- Negotiate and draft technology and commercial agreements and other legal documents to support company’s businesses and corporate functions. This includes software and technology license/development agreements, SaaS agreements, data licensing agreements, consulting agreements, purchase agreements, proof of concept agreements, statements of work, and NDAs.
- Advise on transaction structures and provide strategic legal advice and counsel on licensing, technology, commercial, and other legal topics with a focus on AI.
- Provide advice regarding the company’s rights, obligations, restrictions, and other contractual provisions in tech and commercial contracts.
- Evaluate and advise on the use of AI, identifying risks, and ensuring appropriate contract protections while keeping current with market standard AI contractual provisions and legal developments.
- Coordinate with Information Security, the Privacy office, and other stakeholders (., Tax, Risk Management, Business Resiliency, Ethics & Compliance) on data security, privacy issues, and related contract negotiations.
- Complete assigned projects and tasks, providing general support for the team.
- Assist with the development and maintenance of contract templates and standard contract provisions used by the team.

Education and Experience Information:
- 7+ years of technology and commercial transactional experience at a law firm and/or in-house legal department. Prior law firm experience is highly preferred.
- JD and active member of at least one US state bar, in good standing.
- Substantial experience with technology and commercial transactions, with a preference for prior experience contracting for AI technologies and advising on AI-related matters.
- Superior drafting skills and substantial experience with contract negotiations for legal protection and commercial results.
- Clear and concise communicator with the ability to present and distill complex legal issues into practical solutions for stakeholders.
- Highly motivated self-starter with a strong work ethic, able to work under pressure in a fast-paced environment while managing competing priorities.
- Strategic thinker with excellent judgment and decision-making skills.
- Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work effectively at all levels within the company with a cooperative and collaborative team-oriented attitude.
- Strong organizational skills with attention to detail.
- Excellent academic credentials and references.

Salary Information:
- Pay Range: $116, - $215, salary per year.
- Total compensation package includes annual bonuses, short- and long-term incentives, and program-specific awards.
- Benefits include health insurance coverage, an employee wellness program, life and disability insurance, a retirement savings plan, paid holidays, sick time, and vacation.

The company is committed to equal opportunity employment and considers qualified candidates based on merit without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, citizenship status, military status, protected veteran status, or any other protected category. Candidates with disabilities can request accommodations during the application and recruitment process. The company complies with local laws regarding compensation disclosure and considers applications from candidates with arrest or conviction records in accordance with applicable ordinances and acts.