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Major, Lindsey & Africa · 2 days ago

Interim Senior Counsel, Global Contracts

positionUnited States
timeFull-time
remoteRemote
senioritySenior Level
money$120/hr - $120/hr
date7+ years exp

Major, Lindsey & Africa is seeking an Interim Senior Counsel, Global Contracts to lead the negotiation of complex commercial transactions for a Global Human Resources Technology Company. The role involves negotiating global client contracts and advising senior business stakeholders on contract strategy and risk mitigation.

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Growth Opportunities

Responsibilities

Utilize balanced lawyering to efficiently and effectively draft, negotiate and close a wide variety of large, complex commercial transactions with the internal sales team. Negotiate global procurement agreements and MSA renewal agreements
Work effectively with business development, strategy, sales, finance and business leadership to reach a successful outcome in contract negotiations
Interface with all levels of personnel to advise on contract-related matters and ensure contract terms are consistent with our client’s business practices and policies

Qualification

Contract negotiationContract draftingLegal risk managementIn-house legal experienceSaaS agreementsCloud Subscription AgreementsSelf-motivated leaderCommunicatorProblem solverTeam player

Required

Minimum of 7+ years legal experience
AMLAW 200 background
In-house experience
Specific emphasis on contract negotiation, contract drafting, and analysis and management of contractual risk
Experience working with high-performing sales teams under pressure
Licensed to practice in at least one state
Comfortable drafting contracts from scratch
Ability to work independently and as a team player
Self-motivated leader who is extremely responsive
Strong, steady presence that can't be steamrolled by the sales team
Good communicator
Warm, friendly and approachable
Problem solver and not afraid to go searching for information needed to close a deal

Preferred

Prior large law firm experience in a sourcing group
Experience representing or working for a large IT or BPO company supporting sales for mega deals
Experience with outsourcing and technology transactions

Company

Major, Lindsey & Africa

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Major, Lindsey & Africa is the world’s leading legal search firm.
dateFounded in 1982
location
Hanover, Maryland, US
people-size201-500 employees
web-link
https://www.mlaglobal.com

Funding

Current Stage
Growth Stage

Leadership Team

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Barry Freedman
Managing Director - Partner Practice Group
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Bob Graff
Partner & Recruiter In-house Practice Group
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