Solera, Inc.

Legal Counsel

Solera, Inc.

full-time

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Location Type: Remote

Location: Texas • United States

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About the role

  • Contract Drafting and Review: Draft, review, and negotiate a variety of contracts, including but not limited to SAAS and product agreements, vendor agreements, service contracts, data acquisition and licensing agreements, and non-disclosure agreements
  • Execute process improvements that provide smoother process flows of contracts from sales through operations
  • Ensure that contracts comply with company policies and legal requirements
  • Support supply chain, sales and various corporate functions in navigating process and procedures of contracting
  • Ability to identify risks and rewards of various supply chain products and services
  • Advise various corporate functions on enforceability, company options and risks related to potential contract disputes
  • Partner with the product development team to draft sales agreements for new products
  • Legal Research and Analysis: Conduct legal research to support contract negotiations and resolve legal issues
  • Stay updated on relevant laws, regulations, and industry trends that may impact the company
  • Collaboration and Communication: Work closely with internal stakeholders, including procurement, finance, HR, and operations, to provide legal guidance and support on contract-related matters
  • Communicate effectively with external parties during negotiations and discussions
  • Able to be flexible and communicate to stakeholders cost risk analysis of opportunities
  • An interest and ability to seek out information in order to accurately and effectively resolve conflicts and/or prevent
  • Compliance Support: Assist in developing and implementing compliance programs and policies
  • Help ensure adherence to legal and regulatory requirements across the organization
  • Understand the principle of the regulatory requirements and provide multiple paths for compliance
  • General Legal Support: Manage and execute process for resolving basic contract disputes, and unpaid fees
  • Ability to establish a litigation strategy and manage outside counsel through successful end of litigation
  • Provide support for other legal matters as needed, including human resources, litigation support, immigration, licensing, privacy law, employment law
  • Assist in the preparation of legal documents and filings
  • Provide legal advice, monitor, and resolve pre-litigation business disputes
  • Help develop and implement legal and commercial strategies
  • Manage and interface with outside legal counsel on key matters to reduce operational risks and manage litigation

Requirements

  • Juris Doctor (JD) degree from an accredited law school
  • Admission to the bar in any jurisdiction and eligible to practice as in-house counsel in Texas
  • 5-7 years of experience in contract drafting and negotiation, preferably in an in-house environment
  • Strong understanding of contract law and legal principles
  • Confident drafting independently and an interest in contract review/writing
  • Strong business judgment
  • Strong interpersonal skills, excellent judgment and well-developed written and verbal communication skills to advise effectively at all levels of the organization
  • Experience managing litigation
  • Experience with negotiating disputes and settlements prior to involvement of outside counsel
  • Detail-oriented with strong analytical and problem-solving abilities
  • Ability to work collaboratively in a fast-paced environment and manage multiple priorities
  • Experience in risk management
  • Prior experience managing outside counsel/litigation
  • Commitment to the highest ethical and professional standards; personal and professional integrity beyond reproach; unquestioned discretion in maintaining confidentiality
  • Seasoned and balanced business judgment with a strong understanding of financial risk assessment/management
  • Experience in a technology company; legal processes; Salesforce
Benefits
  • Competitive salary and benefits package
  • Opportunities for professional development and growth
  • A collaborative and inclusive work environment
Applicant Tracking System Keywords

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Hard Skills & Tools
contract draftingcontract negotiationlegal researchlitigation managementrisk managementcompliance programslegal document preparationdispute resolutioncontract lawanalytical skills
Soft Skills
interpersonal skillscommunication skillsbusiness judgmentproblem-solving abilitiescollaborationflexibilityattention to detailethical standardsprofessional integrityjudgment
Certifications
Juris Doctor (JD)admission to the bar