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Job ID#: 30140
Legal Counsel based in Houston needed for International consulting firm
Description:
- Drafting, reviewing, negotiating, and advising on variety of agreements and all types of contracts with clients and suppliers including professional services agreements, master service agreement, engagement agreements, license agreements, reliance letters, NDAs/Joinder, etc.
- Supporting US energy business unit in Houston by working closely with its consultancy staff and engagement partners in the office.
- Supporting the internal business functions that are based in the United States on a wide breadth of matters.
- Conducting research and analysis on legal and contractual matters to ensure compliance with applicable laws, regulations, and company policies.
- Participating in proposal reviews (RFP, ITP) and providing an overview of legal Terms and Conditions, risks, and strategic considerations.
- Advising on privacy laws and regulations (US, UK and EU) with the ability to apply advice to real-world situations and execute on related tasks.
- Drafting and negotiating a wide range of technology agreements including technology/licensing/development agreements, technology partner agreements and vendor support.
Experience needed:
- Juris Doctorate required.
- Must be admitted to practice law in one or more states. Texas preferred.
- 3+ years’ experience at a major law firm and/or in-house legal department with commercial law experience (with emphasis on contract essentials), technology transaction experience and data privacy experience.
- Organized with an ability to work independently and as part of a small team with the Senior Legal Counsel located in New York.
- Able to prioritize and manage time, and client expectations, in the face of competing demands, often without direct guidance as we scale our rapidly expanding business
