Legal Counsel (US-Remote)

CDK Global; Austin (TX); Remote; USD 180,000 - 215,000; Full time

Job summary

CDK Global seeks a dynamic Legal Counsel to join their team. This role involves managing contracts and providing legal support in a technology-driven environment. The ideal candidate will have a J.D. and over 8 years of experience, demonstrating strong communication and negotiation skills. Join a company committed to innovation and diversity.

Benefits

Medical, dental, vision

PTO

401K matching

Tuition Reimbursement

Qualifications

• 8+ years’ experience in legal counsel roles.
• Active bar admission in at least one state.
• Substantial experience with complex contract agreements.

Responsibilities

• Draft, negotiate, analyze and provide legal advice on contracts.
• Monitor compliance with internal business and legal processes.
• Participate in special projects as assigned by management.

Skills

Communication

Organization

Negotiation

Problem Solving

Education

Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree

Job description

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About Us
CDK Global is a leading provider of cloud-based software to dealerships and Original Equipment Manufacturers (“OEMs”) across automotive and related industries. The Company’s cloud-based, software as a service (“SaaS”) platform enables dealerships to manage their end-to-end business operations including the acquisition, sale, financing, insuring, repair, and maintenance of vehicles. By automating and streamlining critical workflows, the integrated platform of modern solutions enables dealers to sell and service more vehicles by creating simple and convenient experiences for customers and improves their financial and operational performance. Visit www.cdkglobal.com

The Role: Dynamic Legal Counsel: Driving Contract Excellence

We're seeking an adaptable, solutions-minded attorney who will work effectively with multiple internal stakeholders at all levels of the organization. The ideal candidate demonstrates a proactive, practical, and results-oriented approach to providing legal services while thriving on independence.

As Legal Counsel, you'll manage shifting workloads and priorities through excellent communication and understanding of various perspectives. Your ability to balance varying interests at both enterprise and individual business levels will be critical, particularly when supporting our OEM group with technology-based contracts and licensing agreements.

Success in this role means delivering quality legal work product while contributing to proactive process improvement. You'll need to establish credibility quickly, articulate legal perspectives in business-friendly terms, and navigate challenging conversations with confidence.

If you're energized by complex negotiations, can turn diverse perspectives into aligned strategies, and want to make a meaningful legal impact in a technology environment, we want to connect with you!

Essential Functions And Responsibilities

1. Draft, negotiate, analyze and provide legal advice and support with respect to a broad range of contracts, including contracts for technology-based products and services
2. Help monitor compliance with internal business and legal processes and policies and escalate matters within CDK as necessary or appropriate
3. Participate in special projects and other matters as assigned by management
4. Demonstrate comprehensive understanding of business operating model and strategy
5. Proactively work with colleagues to identify regulatory issues, assess business impact risk and effectively communicate same to business partners
6. Frequently interact with other legal, compliance and business stakeholders across company functional groups, as well as specified outside counsel
7. Help shape a culture of collaboration, innovation, constant improvement, excellence, transparency, open mindedness, humility, integrity, efficiency, compassion, and fulfillment

Required Qualifications And Attributes

1. Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree
2. Active bar admission in at least one state
3. 8+ years’ experience
4. Substantial experience with complex contract agreements
5. Pragmatic, solutions-minded advocate
6. Quick study with unbounded curiosity
7. Team player, willing to pitch in wherever needed
8. Excellent verbal and written communication skills
9. Excellent organization skills (balancing multiple projects/priorities)
10. Basic understanding of business concepts and desire to learn more

Preferred Qualifications & Attributes

1. Prior technology-based experience
2. Exposure to data privacy issues (i.e., enough experience to be able to “issue spot”)
3. Familiarity with intellectual property law (i.e., copyright, trademark and patent)

Salary Range: $180,000 - $215,000

CDK Global is committed to fair and equitable compensation practices. Compensation packages are based on skills, experience, certifications, and work location. The total package may include bonuses, benefits, and other incentives. We offer Medical, dental, vision, PTO, 401K matching, and Tuition Reimbursement.

We value inclusion and diversity, fostering an environment where everyone can be their best selves and make an impact. CDK is an Equal Opportunity Employer.