Legal Counsel - Softeon
IFS is a billion-dollar revenue company with 7000+ employees across all continents. We deliver award-winning enterprise software solutions through embedded digital innovation and a single cloud-based platform to help businesses excel at the Moment of Service™. We foster agility, collaboration, and trust to solve societal challenges and create a better future. As a global company, we celebrate diversity and respect different perspectives. Join us to be part of a winning team committed to sustainability and making a positive worldwide impact.
About the role
IFS Softeon is seeking an experienced attorney for the role of Corporate Counsel. This position is for a thoughtful transactional attorney to assist with all legal obligations, including negotiating high-value commercial contracts, corporate governance, M&A, and dispute management.
Responsibilities
- Serve as primary attorney for new sales transactions, including drafting and negotiating software license agreements, consulting agreements, SaaS agreements, and other commercial contracts.
- Lead Biz Ops calls and collaborate with business teams, providing accurate and timely legal advice to Sales, Services, Finance, Marketing, and Partner teams.
- Serve as lead attorney for legal operations, improving processes and developing standard contract terms.
- Handle corporate governance matters and provide legal support for audit, tax/treasury, HR/employment disputes, and real estate matters (leases, construction, etc.).
- Work collaboratively with the broader legal team by sharing knowledge, assisting team members, and contributing to legal newsletters and training.
- Support global legal projects and coordinate with outside counsel as needed.
- Maintain up-to-date knowledge of laws and regulations, and perform other tasks as assigned by the General Counsel.
Requirements
- Juris Doctor from an ABA-accredited law school.
- A minimum of 3 years of commercial transactional experience at a law firm and/or in-house legal department.
- Licensed and in good standing to practice law in one or more states.
- Experience drafting and negotiating commercial contracts.
- Strong attention to detail and ability to prioritize competing demands in a fast-paced environment.
- Ability to work independently and make sound judgments in ambiguous situations.
- Strong interpersonal, written, and oral communication skills.
- Interest in being a legal generalist with a "roll-up your sleeves" attitude.
Qualifications
- Experience as an in-house attorney, preferably for a technology company.
- Experience drafting and negotiating software/cloud/SaaS agreements.
- Experience handling disputes without the assistance of outside counsel.
Benefits
- Flexible paid time off, including sick and holiday leave.
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
- 401K with company contribution.
- Flexible spending accounts.
- Life insurance and disability benefits.
- Community involvement and volunteering events.
Pay
Salary Range: $125,000 to $150,000 annually + bonus.