Remote In-House Counsel: Software Licensing & Contracts

Axway; United States; On-site; USD 69,000 - 96,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

6-month contract

Hourly rate $50–$70

Remote work

Hybrid option in Scottsdale

Job summary

Axway, a global software company, seeks an In-House Corporate Counsel for a 6-month remote U.S. contract. You will negotiate software licenses, services agreements, and NDAs while advising on legal and compliance matters and supporting leadership on strategic initiatives.

Ideal candidates hold a J.D., active U.S. bar admission, and 2+ years of software licensing experience, with strong negotiation and business partnership skills. A hybrid option with an Arizona office is available.

Qualifications

• J.D. from an accredited law school.
• Active membership in good standing with a U.S. state bar.
• At least 2 years of software licensing and commercial contracting experience.
• Strong negotiation, communication, and business partnership skills.

Responsibilities

• Oversees, prepares and negotiates legal documents including software licenses, services agreements, vendor contracts, and nondisclosure agreements.
• Privacy and security experience with data protection agreements and similar agreements.
• Manages the legal activities of the company with the objective of protecting the company's interests and providing assistance to managers concerning how laws and regulations impact their functional areas.
• Manage all documents through the legal process.
• Prepares and reviews proposed contracts, formal agreements and other legal instruments.
• Manages license compliance, audits of customers.
• On a daily basis manages all software licensing activities and software contract activities.

Skills

Negotiation

Communication

Business partnering

Contract drafting

Education

J.D. from accredited law school

Active U.S. state bar membership

3+ years software licensing experience

Job description

Axway, a global software company, seeks an In-House Corporate Counsel for a 6-month remote U.S. contract. You will negotiate software licenses, services agreements, and NDAs while advising on legal and compliance matters and supporting leadership on strategic initiatives.

Ideal candidates hold a J.D., active U.S. bar admission, and 2+ years of software licensing experience, with strong negotiation and business partnership skills. A hybrid option with an Arizona office is available.