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Minimum Qualifications

• JD from an accredited/recognized university and bar membership in good standing

• 15 years of combined law firm and in-house experience with a global public company and/or experience working with Internet or high technology companies

• Experience supporting the sales function within the technology sector

• Experience supporting US Public Sector sales

• Knowledge and experience with commercial law, intellectual property, software, SaaS, data security and privacy, and general technology licensing matters, competition law, employment, legal and regulatory compliance, M&A integration matters desirable

• Ability to handle ambiguity, juggle many matters at once and quickly shift from one situation or task to another

• Collaborate well in cross-functional, global diverse teams dealing with matrixed issues

• Experience managing and mentoring a culturally diverse legal team across the AMER region and building collaboration and cohesion with the broader legal department

• Clear, concise written, oral and interpersonal communication skills; ability to interact comfortably with senior leaders

• Sound legal and business judgment and strong analytical and problem-resolution skills

• Think strategically and give practical advice appropriately weighing legal and business objectives

• Strong executive presence, credibility and the ability to influence stakeholders

• Prepared to travel as needed

The Ideal Candidate

• Will provide clear strategic advice on a variety of subject matters, including corporate, litigation, intellectual property, privacy and employment issues

• Provides day to day guidance in relation to a broad range of agreements, policies and processes involving direct, channel, and web-based sales and services business models, and contribute to department wide initiatives and programs

• Collaborating across teams within a matrixed environment, involving subject-matter experts as needed, this role will promote compliance and ensure transparency, timely decisions and balanced risk management

• The successful candidate will have strong legal, leadership and management skills, and regional experience in AMER with the ability to provide hands on proactive and practical legal advice