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Senior Legal Counsel

Varonis
Morrisville, NC Full Time
POSTED ON 1/15/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 4/10/2025

Description

Title : Senior Legal Counsel - Software Licensing and Commercial Contracts

Varonis Systems, Inc. seeks an experienced attorney with SaaS and software licensing and commercial contract experience. You will be a key member of our legal department. You will work closely with various departments to review / draft and negotiate contracts, ensure operational compliance, and provide general legal support to the Company. You will work closely with talented attorneys and commercial colleagues around the globe in a collegial environment that rewards, recognizes, and respects achievement. You will be encouraged and empowered to take initiative and have hands-on ownership of projects.

Qualifications :

  • J.D. from an accredited law school and active bar membership required
  • Minimum 6 years of relevant legal experience acquired in a law firm and / or in-house environments, developing and negotiating SaaS, software, technology, and data licensing agreements.
  • Significant experience with SaaS agreements is required.
  • Experience in the cybersecurity field or having worked for a cybersecurity company is preferred.
  • Ability to prioritize and balance competing issues within a fast-paced, rapidly evolving environment
  • Strong critical thinking and problem-solving skills; ability to understand complex topics and identify critical issues promptly.
  • Be detail-oriented, organized, efficient, and resourceful with strong follow-through skills
  • Have a practical, business-oriented approach to problem-solving and be able to effectively counsel internal clients by providing them with clear, concise, and commercial advice on established timelines to meet their business needs
  • Be able to operate autonomously while being a team player who brings a positive, "can-do" attitude to the workplace and works collaboratively with other members of the Legal team and with internal clients
  • Have excellent communication (written and verbal) and interpersonal skills
  • Driven by intellectual curiosity and an eagerness to learn and recognized by colleagues for integrity and reliability

Responsibilities :

  • Draft, supervise, and close, a wide variety of commercial agreements, including licensing (SaaS contracts), channel (distribution agreements, reseller agreements, sale agent agreements, etc.), procurement, confidentiality, business development, and other commercial agreements
  • Review advertising and marketing materials and agreements to ensure that they are in compliance with legal requirements
  • Provide specialized legal expertise in the area of software licensing, including specifically privacy and security issues, and advise on customer license compliance issues and disputes
  • Advise on contract status and the legal liabilities associated with different transactions
  • Support product teams as they develop and bring to market new technologies and product offerings by helping to identify and resolve go-to-market and license compliance issues
  • Identify and assess legal and business risks of current commercial operations and processes
  • Collaborate with various business owners and legal colleagues to develop process improvements, templates, and operational policies. At Varonis, we encourage new approaches and ideas and thinking creatively to constantly improve.
  • Provide legal support for other legal compliance matters and special projects at the Company
  • Provide training to the employees on legal topics, as needed
  • We invite you to check out our Instagram Page to gain further insight into the Varonis culture!

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    Varonis is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, veteran status, and other legally protected characteristics.

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