Legal Counsel

ASSA ABLOY Global Solutions; North America; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 88,000; Full time

Job summary

A global technology company seeks a skilled Legal Counsel to manage complex commercial transactions and ensure compliance in a dynamic environment. The role requires a JD degree, strong negotiation skills, and a proactive approach to legal analysis. This position offers competitive salary and is an opportunity to be part of a diverse, inclusive team driving innovation in the tech space.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Annual leave offering

Career development opportunities

Inclusive culture

Qualifications

• 2 to 4+ years of legal experience, preferably in-house.
• Strong technology contract experience including SaaS and hardware.
• Detail-oriented with a record of managing multiple transactions.

Responsibilities

• Draft and negotiate complex commercial transactions.
• Support compliance with legal and regulatory matters.
• Create training for business teams on legal areas of risk.

Skills

Legal analysis

Contract negotiation

Communication

Data privacy

Risk assessment

Education

JD degree from a recognized U.S. accredited law school

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Overview

An Amazing Career Opportunity foraLegal Counsel!!

Location: Austin, TX

Job ID: 41909

This role will include the management of complex commercial transactions with an emphasis on technology transactions and other multiple tasks and responsibilities. This role will report to the Senior Associate General Counsel - Commercial. The ideal candidate will embody and promote integrity, possess exceptional judgment and business acumen, and be able to drive scalable processes, innovation, and pragmatic solutions.

Your Organization

Who are we?

HID powers the trusted identities of the world’s people, places, and things, allowing people to transact safely, work productively and travel freely.

Role Focus

As our Legal Counsel, you’ll support HID’s success by:

• Drafting, reviewing, and negotiating complex commercial transactions, including software, hardware, SaaS and other cloud-computing solution customer agreements, and channel partner agreements (e.g., OEM, distribution, reseller, and systems integrator agreements)
• Supporting the development of scalable processes and templates for all of the foregoing transactions
• Supporting procurement and supply chain activity and new product development agreements
• Creating and implementing company policies
• Supporting due diligence and integration efforts in mergers & acquisitions
• Researching and advising on legal and regulatory compliance, including anti-trust, FCPA, and export control
• Researching and supporting guidance to senior management on a broad range of matters including identifying areas of risk and mitigation strategies
• Assisting in the development of contractual and process-oriented risk mitigation strategies especially in the areas of data protection
• Creating and delivering training to business teams regarding commercial transactions and other legal areas of risk
• Providing legal guidance on data privacy matters in the United States, EU, and globally
• Advancing third party due diligence and risk mitigation strategies for vendors and other third party business relationships
• Reviewing and updating EULAs, and standard purchase order and sales order terms and conditions
• Integrating the legal function within the business and provide comprehensive support

Experience & Background

• JD degree from a recognized U.S. accredited law school, and currently licensed to practice in at least one state
• 2 to 4+ years of legal experience and, ideally, prior in-house experience
• Strong technology contract experience, including hardware, SaaS, cloud-hosted solutions and software licensing
• International business experience is desirable
• Excellent oral, written and interpersonal communication skills and the ability to create and sustain lasting relationships with customers and management
• Strong proficiency in MS Office
• Judicious independent worker also adept at working collaboratively
• Sound legal and business judgment and the ability to make strategic decisions and provide recommendations
• Experience in a high growth and diverse environment; a record of accomplishment including driving results and working with a high performing team
• Strong deal-making skills that go beyond negotiating legal terms and resolving legal issues
• Detail-orientation and ability to manage multiple transactions and projects simultaneously under deadline pressure
• Significant experience counseling global organizations on commercial and compliance issues
• Proactively isolate and prioritize issues to focus on implementing both top-level, strategic solutions as well as the day-to-day initiatives
• Ability to deliver in a demanding and entrepreneurial environment in a timely manner

What we can offer you

• Competitive salary and rewards package
• Competitive benefits and annual leave offering, allowing for work-life balance
• A vibrant, welcoming & inclusive culture
• Extensive career development opportunities and resources to maximize your potential
• To be a part of a global organization that is pioneering the hardware, software and services that allow people to confidently navigate the physical and digital worlds

Why apply?

• Empowerment: You’ll work as part of a global team in a flexible work environment, learning and enhancing your expertise. We welcome an opportunity to meet you and learn about your unique talents, skills, and experiences. You don’t need to check all the boxes. If you have most of the skills and experience, we want you to apply.
• Innovation: You embrace challenges and want to drive change. We are open to ideas, including flexible work arrangements, job sharing or part-time job seekers.
• Integrity: You are results-orientated, reliable, and straightforward and value being treated accordingly. We want all our employees to be themselves, to feel appreciated and accepted.

HID does not accept unsolicited resumes from headhunters, recruitment agencies, or fee-based recruitment services. We are not responsible for any fees related to unsolicited resumes.

HID is committed to building a diverse, equitable, and inclusive workforce that reflects the global communities we serve. As an equal opportunity employer, we welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives. We evaluate applicants without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, age, veteran status, or any other legally protected characteristic. Our goal is to create a workplace that empowers everyone to thrive and be their authentic selves, fostering an environment of mutual respect and inclusivity. If you have a disability and require assistance or accommodation to participate in the application process or to perform essential job functions, please contact [e-mail] .

We make it easier for people to get where they want to go! We help you create a verified, trusted identity that can get you where you need to go – without having to think about it. HID technology is behind billions of interactions, in more than 100 countries. We are part of the ASSA ABLOY Group, with 63,000 colleagues in more than 70 countries. We empower our people to build their career around their aspirations and our ambitions, supporting them with regular feedback, training, and development opportunities. We encourage diverse, inclusive teams and value different perspectives and experiences.