Corporate Counsel
Cision is seeking a full-time attorney to join its Legal Department. We are seeking an attorney with strong transactional experience to work closely with sales staff, marketing teams and other business groups within Cision on contract matters.
What you'll do
Draft and negotiate commercial contracts for various business units including NDAs, MSAs, technology agreements, partnership agreements and vendor contracts
Provide legal support on transactional, corporate governance and compliance activities
Provide support and day-to-day legal advice to Cision’s various business units including IT, and international entities
Advise on various other commercial initiatives within Cision which may include compliance activities and policies
Review key RFPs and proposal responses for legal compliance
Coordinate training and awareness activities for Sales related to business issues and standard counterarguments
Research and analyze various legal issues
Perform other duties as required
What you have
JD degree from an ABA accredited institution and active Bar membership
5+ years of legal experience, preferably with 3-5 years software and services contract drafting and negotiation experience in the technology field
Familiarity with legal/licensing concepts such as intellectual property, limitations of liability, indemnification, etc.
Familiarity with technology and/or software-as-a-service (SaaS) licensing a plus
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Computer skills, especially Microsoft Office
Ability to prioritize and work under tight deadlines in a service oriented and sales-driven environment
Strong interpersonal skills, and ability to interact effectively and work diplomatically with individuals at all levels within the organization
Organized, efficient and able to handle multiple tasks with ease and professionalism
Willingness to master new and unfamiliar areas of practice
Preferred but not required: Notary public
$110,000 - $124,000 a year
For Individuals based in Colorado, Washington, New York, and California, Cision is required to disclose a compensation range for this role. The range of $110,000 - 124,000 is specific to these locations.
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Corporate Counsel
Cision is seeking a full-time attorney to join its Legal Department. We are seeking an attorney with strong transactional experience to work closely with sales staff, marketing teams and other business groups within Cision on contract matters.
What you'll do
Draft and negotiate commercial contracts for various business units including NDAs, MSAs, technology agreements, partnership agreements and vendor contracts
Provide legal support on transactional, corporate governance and compliance activities
Provide support and day-to-day legal advice to Cision’s various business units including IT, and international entities
Advise on various other commercial initiatives within Cision which may include compliance activities and policies
Review key RFPs and proposal responses for legal compliance
Coordinate training and awareness activities for Sales related to business issues and standard counterarguments
Research and analyze various legal issues
Perform other duties as required
What you have
JD degree from an ABA accredited institution and active Bar membership
5+ years of legal experience, preferably with 3-5 years software and services contract drafting and negotiation experience in the technology field
Familiarity with legal/licensing concepts such as intellectual property, limitations of liability, indemnification, etc.
Familiarity with technology and/or software-as-a-service (SaaS) licensing a plus
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Computer skills, especially Microsoft Office
Ability to prioritize and work under tight deadlines in a service oriented and sales-driven environment
Strong interpersonal skills, and ability to interact effectively and work diplomatically with individuals at all levels within the organization
Organized, efficient and able to handle multiple tasks with ease and professionalism
Willingness to master new and unfamiliar areas of practice
Preferred but not required: Notary public
$110,000 - $124,000 a year
For Individuals based in Colorado, Washington, New York, and California, Cision is required to disclose a compensation range for this role. The range of $110,000 - 124,000 is specific to these locations.