Specific Responsibilities

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Sr. Corporate Counsel II - Worldwide Partner Organization

This Senior Corporate Counsel position for the Worldwide Partner Organization and will Support our global systems integrators, particularly those with an outsourcing focus.

Purpose of the role
The role will provide full legal counsel to the business development managers and their teams responsible for the global systems integrators. In particular, the individual in this role will Support outsourcing-focused channel partners. This position will report to the Senior Director, Legal Services for WWPO. It entails ensuring that all legal risks are identified and managed for the opportunities presented by our internal clients. Additionally, the successful candidate will negotiate the underlying systems integrator contracts. The successful candidate will collaborate across organizational boundaries, both within and outside of legal, regarding specific customers and deals.

Primary Responsibilities Include:

* Draft and negotiate contracts with global systems integrators
* Provide guidance on outsourcing issues related to particular customer opportunities
* Responsible for setting strategic policies and ensuring consistency with business objectives.
* Determines appropriate action/solutions to more complex legal and business issues dealing with clients and customers.
* Act as a subject matter expert on outsourcing issues, sharing knowledge within the legal department.

Requirements:

* Direct experience negotiating complex business transactions.
* MUST have a minimum of 2-3 years experience supporting an in-house Sales organization.
* MUST have a minimum of 2-3 years experience supporting outsourcing transactions.
* Direct experience negotiating complex business transactions in a high-tech, distribution or direct Sales environment.
* Experience in Antitrust Law.
* In-depth knowledge of commercial contracts and business law.
* The ability to read and understand complex contract provisions.
* The ability to draft language for inclusion in legally binding contracts.
* Typically requires law degree and 8 years of experience as an attorney

All candidates must be articulate, demonstrate superior communication, negotiation, people and organizational skills, and be comfortable and confident in dealing directly with all levels of management. Knowledge of networking, service providers or software industries is a strong plus. The successful candidate will be able to work independently but collaboratively with a high energy, talented and fun team of professionals.

Typically requires law degree or equivalent professional qualification. Admitted to practice in at least one jurisdiction. Minimum 8+ years law firm or industry relevant experience required.

The position is open to candidates available to work in our San Jose, Herndon, New York, Richardson, or RTP locations.

Knowledge, Experience and Skills

Experienced - Non Manager