Corporate Counsel - Vendor Transactions & Procurement

Blue Yonder; Scottsdale (AZ); Remote; USD 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a dynamic global legal department at an innovative company as a Corporate Counsel. This role involves drafting and negotiating high-value technology agreements, providing strategic legal advice, and collaborating with various teams. You'll be a key partner in supporting procurement and strategic sourcing, ensuring compliance with legal standards while fostering relationships across the organization. This position offers the flexibility of remote work, with a preferred location in Scottsdale, AZ or Dallas, TX. Be part of a culture that values diversity and inclusion, where your contributions will make a significant impact.

Benefits

Comprehensive Medical, Dental and Vision

401K with Matching

Flexible Time Off

Corporate Fitness Program

Legal Plans

Pet Insurance

Qualifications

• JD; licensed to practice law and in good standing.
• 4+ years of experience in technology-related transactions.

Responsibilities

• Draft and negotiate various commercial agreements.
• Provide legal advice and support to internal stakeholders.
• Collaborate with attorneys to maintain templates and policies.

Skills

Negotiation Skills

Drafting Agreements

Legal Research

Communication Skills

Attention to Detail

Education

Juris Doctor (JD)

Job description

Remote (Dallas, TX or Scottsdale, AZ preferred)

OVERVIEW

Blue Yonder is seeking a highly motivated Corporate Counsel who is enthusiastic about technology and working with a SaaS company to join its dynamic global legal department and support its Procurement and Strategic Sourcing Team. The successful candidate will report to the Associate General Counsel, Vendor Transactions based in Dallas, Texas. You will be a key partner with the Procurement and Strategic Sourcing Team in helping Blue Yonder negotiate high-value technology and other commercial agreements. The position is remote with a preferred location of either Dallas, TX or Scottsdale, AZ.

RESPONSIBILITIES :

• Draft, review, and negotiate various commercial agreements, including software license, SaaS, consulting services / SOWs, professional / framework services agreements, hardware, teaming agreements, standard terms and conditions, service level agreements, subcontractor, partner, supplier, and non-disclosure agreements.
• Lead the negotiation of agreements with relevant suppliers, and other stakeholders.
• Own the contingent worker and on-boarding process along with providing legal advice and support to our recruiting and associate success (human resources) teams.
• Address legal queries and provide time-sensitive support to internal stakeholders relating to a variety of topics that impact the company’s North American or Global operations, including various aspects of the law, compliance, intellectual property, and privacy.
• Ensure company standards and processes are followed during the contracting process.
• Collaborate with fellow attorneys and other internal stakeholders to develop and maintain templates, playbooks, contracting policies, negotiation practices, and escalation procedures.
• Provide strategic advice and counseling to internal clients.
• Maintain up to date knowledge of industry-related legal issues.
• Perform other responsibilities and special projects in support of the legal team’s goals and initiatives.

QUALIFICATIONS

• JD; licensed to practice law and in good standing.
• At least 4 plus years’ experience drafting and negotiating technology related transactional experience. In-house experience supporting a sales or procurement team for a North American based technology corporation preferred.
• Excellent negotiation and drafting skills and attention to detail.
• Exposure to software license, SaaS, consulting services / SOWs agreements or other commercial agreements with complex intellectual property, licensing, privacy, indemnity, and liability issues.
• A self-starter with excellent communication skills and ability to establish relationships within the legal department and across all business functions worldwide. Ability to confidently explain legal concepts to the business.
• Ability to work efficiently to meet deadlines in a fast-paced, collaborative environment, prioritize work, and adjust to frequent workload fluctuations across multiple time zones.
• Ability to provide a solutions-oriented approach while protecting the best interests of the company.
• LI-MH1

The salary range information provided, reflects the anticipated base salary range for this position based on current national data. Minimums and maximums may vary based on location. Individual salary will be commensurate with skills, experience, certifications or licenses and other relevant factors. In addition, this role will be eligible to participate in either the annual performance bonus or commission program, determined by the nature of the position.

At Blue Yonder, we care about the wellbeing of our employees and those most important to them. This is reflected in our robust benefits package and options that includes :

Comprehensive Medical, Dental and Vision

401K with Matching

Flexible Time Off

Corporate Fitness Program

A variety of voluntary benefits such as; Legal Plans, Accident and Hospital Indemnity, Pet Insurance and much more

At Blue Yonder, we are committed to a workplace that genuinely fosters inclusion and belonging in which everyone can share their unique voices and talents in a safe space. We continue to be guided by our core values and are proud of our diverse culture as an equal opportunity employer. We understand that your career search may look different than others, and embrace the professional, personal, educational, and volunteer opportunities through which people gain experience.

Our Values

If you want to know the heart of a company, take a look at their values. Ours unite us. They are what drive our success – and the success of our customers. Does your heart beat like ours? Find out here : Core Values

Diversity, Inclusion, Value & Equality (DIVE) is our strategy for fostering an inclusive environment we can be proud of. Check out Blue Yonder's inaugural Diversity Report which outlines our commitment to change, and our video celebrating the differences in all of us in the words of some of our associates from around the world.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.