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Quarterhill Inc. · 1 day ago

Legal Counsel, Contracts

Texas, United States

Full-time

Onsite

Mid Level

4+ years exp

Quarterhill Inc. is seeking a Legal Counsel, Contracts to manage the full lifecycle of contracts and provide legal operations support to the General Counsel. The role involves drafting and reviewing agreements, ensuring compliance, and collaborating with internal and external stakeholders to manage legal risks effectively.

Computer Software

Responsibilities

Contract Lifecycle Management

Manage the entire lifecycle of contracts, including drafting, reviewing, negotiating, executing, and maintaining a centralized contract repository

Draft, review, and edit a variety of agreements such as NDAs, MSAs, SOWs, vendor agreements, amendments, and corporate legal documents

Monitor and track contractual obligations, key milestones, deliverables, and ensure compliance with agreed terms

Compliance & Risk Management

Assist in maintaining compliance frameworks, legal trackers, and supporting corporate policy development

Collaborate with business units and legal counsel to identify and mitigate contractual risks while ensuring alignment with corporate policies

Legal Operations

Support legal operations including document management, legal process improvements, and coordination with external counsel

Serve as a key point of contact for contract-related queries, providing guidance on legal and operational matters

Corporate Governance

Support the General Counsel in preparing legal documentation including board resolutions, corporate governance materials, and regulatory filings

Qualification

Contract ManagementContract LawCorporate GovernanceLegal OperationsCompliance ManagementLegal ResearchProject ManagementCommunication Skills

Required

Bachelor's Degree in Legal Studies, Business Administration, or a related field

At least 4 years of experience, preferably in a corporate environment

In-depth knowledge of contract law and corporate governance

Demonstrated ability to be self-sufficient, proactively manage priorities, and independently drive projects from initiation through completion

Preferred

Juris Doctor (JD)

Prior experience supporting General Counsel or Legal Departments helpful

Preference for candidates with training and experience in a “big law” firm or large corporate environment (e.g., PwC, Accenture, Apple, etc.), ensuring exposure to high standards, structured processes, and best-in-class practices