Corporate Contracts Counsel (TX)

Summary: As Corporate Contracts Counsel, you will be responsible for providing expert legal advice and representation to support the Sales Executives ensuring that the organization operates within legal boundaries of sales contracts. The resource will require extensive background in contacts management for IT Sales with little to no litigation.  The resources will be tasked with drafting and reviewing legal documents, conducting legal research, and representing the company in with purchasing and selling hardware, services, and solutions. The ideal candidate should have a strong understanding of local and national laws, excellent communication skills, and the ability to work under pressure.

What you Will be Doing:

• Prepare, review, and negotiate contracts while providing legal advice and counsel to the sales organization in areas that include hardware, software, data security, professional services, and other matters.
• Performing legal research and analysis on sales contracts and information technology law.
• Interpreting and reviewing vendor and supplier contracts.
• Advising and guiding management on legal situations and options on a case-by-case basis.

Responsibilities:

• Collaborate with internal stakeholders to provide legal guidance and support on various legal issues.
• Conduct legal research and stay informed about changes in laws and regulations.
• Ensure company policies, procedures, and practices are following legal regulations.
• Develop and implement legal strategies to protect the organization's interests.
• Assist in the resolution of legal disputes and conflicts.
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date legal documentation and records.
• Stay abreast of industry trends and best practices in legal counsel.
• Collaborate with other departments and external legal counsel as needed.
• Assist with Visa applications and other legal matters.
• Act ethically, with integrity, and contribute to an environment that promotes respect, innovation, and creativity.

Requirements:

• Possess phenomenal communication, problem-solving, and analytical skills required to efficiently work with customers, other attorneys, and internal business units.
• Well-versed in legal terminology and operations.
• Strong understanding of IT Sales legal strategies.
• Critical thinking and multitasking abilities.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication abilities.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively with a team.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.

Education and/or Experience:

• Successfully completed law school, passed the state bar exam, and have a completed Juris Doctorate Degree from an accredited law school.
• Be an active member of the American Bar Association (ABA).
• Minimum of 10 years of experience practicing law, with a focus on corporate IT Sales required.

Language Skills:

• Proficient in English (verbal and written communication).
• Effective communication and people skills.

Physical Requirements: 

• Prolonged periods of sitting at a workspace and working on a computer. 
• Must be able to lift, in an upward motion, a minimum of 45 pounds.

Travel Requirements:

• Requires driving and flying, locally and overnight, to Customer, Vendor, and Company locations and events. 
• This is an in-office position.

Benefits:

• Technologent offers a competitive compensation package, including health insurance, retirement plans, Flex Time, and opportunities for professional growth and development. We value a positive and inclusive workplace culture and believe in recognizing and rewarding hard work and dedication.  

Technologent is an Equal Opportunity Employer -- EEO/AA Employer/Vet/Disabled -- for reasonable accommodations, please contact us at hr@technologent.com
 
Technologent is a Global Provider of Edge-to-Edge℠ Information Technology Solutions and Services for Fortune 1000 and SMB companies. We offer a unique blend of business practices that are aligned to solve for top CIO concerns. Our core competencies focus on data center infrastructure, business continuity, data protection, service automation and orchestration, continuous intelligence, monitoring, connectivity, collaboration and cybersecurity. These practices are supported by our professional services, digital transformation services and financial services offerings. By providing custom solutions and services designed to fit your business needs, we enable your organization to be more agile, responsive and competitive. Technologent empowers your company to ascend to the next level in IT.
 
Headquartered in Irvine, CA, Technologent has offices throughout the US and proudly serves clients around the world. When partnering with Technologent, organizations benefit from the highest caliber of professionals, committed to delivering exceptional business outcomes backed by unmatched service and support.