Senior Counsel, Technology

Job Title: Senior Counsel

Job Description:

We are seeking a highly skilled Senior Counsel to join our legal team. This role is responsible for handling a wide array of legal matters related to technology, data, and analytics, including global licensing, data protection, SaaS agreements, and more. The ideal candidate will possess a deep understanding of technology contracts, experience in process improvement, and strong communication and negotiation skills.

Responsibilities:

• Draft and negotiate a wide range of contracts, from routine to complex, including global licensing contracts related to technology, data, and analytics. This includes privacy and data protection terms, information management issues, SaaS agreements, software licenses, professional services agreements, IP licenses, statements of work, and Purchase of Goods and Services terms.
• Create and maintain a database of standard form agreements while continuously improving forms and processes.
• Provide legal advice and support to the company’s IT organization and portfolio company management.
• Proactively anticipate, identify, and escalate legal issues, evaluating alternatives and implementing solutions in transactional matters.
• Evaluate and implement efficient and streamlined processes surrounding contract review.
• Identify legal risks and develop plans to mitigate those risks.
• Prepare and deliver training and presentations to employees, management, and other members of the Legal Department on technology-related legal matters.
• Collaborate on complex projects and provide support to other members of the Legal Department.
• Negotiate contractual disputes with external parties, particularly those involving technology.
• Stay informed of legal developments related to technology, including GDPR, CCPA, and other data privacy regulations.
• Manage and direct outside counsel as needed.

Requirements:

• Juris Doctorate Degree.
• Admitted to a state bar (NY preferred).
• Minimum of 8 years of experience, including a combination of corporate legal department and law firm experience.
• Proven career track with documented accomplishments and a broad diversity of legal experiences.
• Ability to handle challenges, including novel agreements and matters, and implement processes to improve the management of those agreements.
• Knowledge and experience with hedge funds preferred.
• Pleasant and diplomatic disposition, with a good sense of humor, adaptability, and a collaborative working style.
• Some international travel may be required.

It is impossible to list every requirement for, or responsibility of, any position.  Similarly, we cannot identify all the skills a position may require since job responsibilities and the Company’s needs may change over time.  Therefore, the above job description is not comprehensive or exhaustive.  The Company reserves the right to adjust, add to or eliminate any aspect of the above description.  The Company also retains the right to require all employees to undertake additional or different job responsibilities when necessary to meet business needs.

Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without the need for employer sponsorship, now or at any time in the future.

Benefits & Perks:

• Company-Paid Benefits: 100% Employer-Paid Medical in our High Deductible Health Plan, Dental and Vision benefits for employees and their families, 16 weeks of Paid Parental Leave, Employee Assistance Program, Life insurance, Short-Term Disability and Long-Term Disability

• 401(k): Company will match 100% of your contributions up to 6%

• Optional Employee-Paid Benefits: Medical insurance in our PPO plan and a variety of other benefits such as Health Savings Accounts (with Company Contribution!), Flexible Spending Accounts, Supplemental Life Insurance, Wellhub and more.

• Time Off:  25 days of Paid Time Off plus 12 company holidays

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

NORTHMARK STRATEGIES LLC IS AN EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER. THE COMPANY'S POLICY IS NOT TO DISCRIMINATE AGAINST ANY APPLICANT OR EMPLOYEE BASED ON RACE, COLOR, RELIGION, NATIONAL ORIGIN, GENDER, AGE, SEXUAL ORIENTATION, GENDER IDENTITY OR EXPRESSION, MARITAL STATUS, MENTAL OR PHYSICAL DISABILITY, AND GENETIC INFORMATION, OR ANY OTHER BASIS PROTECTED BY APPLICABLE LAW. THE FIRM ALSO PROHIBITS HARASSMENT OF APPLICANTS OR EMPLOYEES BASED ON ANY OF THESE PROTECTED CATEGORIES.