What are the responsibilities and job description for the Operations Risk position at Andela?
Job Description
At Andela, we are dedicated to accelerating the future of work for technologists and organizations worldwide. We offer competitive long-term career opportunities with leading organizations, access to a global community of professionals, and education opportunities with leading technology providers.
Our mission is to create long-lasting and transformative growth opportunities for all. We are passionate about building a remote-first team with talented individuals who share our vision.
Key Responsibilities
- Draft, review, and negotiate technology and commercial agreements, including SaaS agreements, cloud-based services contracts, managed solutions agreements, and vendor agreements.
- Provide legal advice and support on commercial transactions, intellectual property, data privacy, and compliance matters.
- Lead and mentor a small team of legal professionals, fostering a collaborative and high-performance culture.
- Collaborate with internal stakeholders to ensure contracts align with business objectives and mitigate potential risks.
Requirements
- Minimum 15 years of relevant legal experience, preferably with a focus on technology and commercial agreements.
- In-depth knowledge of SaaS, cloud-based solutions, managed services, and vendor agreements.
- Strong understanding of intellectual property, data privacy, and regulatory compliance issues related to the technology industry.
- Ability to manage multiple projects and priorities in a fast-paced environment.
What We Offer
- Fully Remote work culture - we hire globally and all of our roles are fully remote.
- Flexible working hours.
- Healthcare, 401k/pension.
We value diversity and provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants without regard to factors including but not limited to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, pregnancy (including breastfeeding), genetic information, HIV/AIDS or any other medical status, family or parental status, marital status, amnesty or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws.
