Wolters Kluwer

Managing Legal Counsel

Wolters Kluwer

full-time

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Location Type: Hybrid

Location: New York City • Illinois • Massachusetts • United States

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Salary

💰 $160,100 - $286,000 per year

Job Level

SeniorLead

About the role

  • Providing hands-on legal assistance in structuring and drafting, negotiating, interpreting, managing and enforcing complex and high value commercial transactions.
  • Working closely with and providing comprehensive legal counseling to the management team and sales leaders of the businesses.
  • Working closely with CP & ESG management on contractual and regulatory exposures and risks relating to development of new customer offerings or services.
  • Developing a strong rapport and working relationship with the local sales teams.
  • Developing an in-depth knowledge and understanding of the businesses, the underlying technology, their people, organization, markets, products, customers, competitors, and regulatory environment.
  • Effectively managing outside counsel in a cost-effective manner.

Requirements

  • Candidates must have a J.D. or equivalent law degree from an internationally recognized educational institution.
  • The successful candidate will have a minimum of 8-10 years of progressively responsible corporate/commercial legal experience.
  • The successful candidate will have substantial legal experience focused on the drafting and negotiation of sophisticated commercial contracts.
  • A strong working knowledge of, and experience and comfort with, SaaS arrangements and software and e-commerce transactions is a prerequisite.
  • Experience with financial products and data privacy/protection are strongly preferred.
  • Stellar academic and work credentials are essential.
  • Outstanding communication, interpersonal, and leadership skills are critical to success.
  • Proven history of working well with and influencing members of the senior management teams.
  • Ability to lead and manage direct report(s).
  • Ability to work under pressure, meet deadlines, juggle multiple projects with contending priorities.
  • Unquestioned integrity and ethics in business and personal conduct.
Benefits
  • Medical, Dental, & Vision Plans
  • 401(k)
  • FSA/HSA
  • Commuter Benefits
  • Tuition Assistance Plan
  • Vacation and Sick Time
  • Paid Parental Leave
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Hard Skills & Tools
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Soft Skills
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