Staff Counsel
Position Overview
The Staff Counsel position supports PTC’s Sales and Procurement organizations by drafting and negotiating complex technology agreements and assisting in the management of the company’s standard terms and conditions documents. Responsibilities include:
- Supporting the Sales organization in the contracting process with customers
- Reviewing, drafting, and advising on a wide range of technology agreements such as cloud/SaaS agreements, software license agreements, partner agreements, professional services agreements, and security agreements
- Serving as a point of contact across internal PTC organizations, including Sales, Commercial Desk, Finance, Marketing, Channel, and Procurement
- Providing legal counsel to business colleagues on legal questions relating to various business issues, including identifying legal risks associated with contracts and providing advice to manage those risks
- Supporting the Dispute Resolution team, including providing legal counsel to stakeholders related to active or potential disputes, and playing a significant role in driving disputes toward resolution
- Supporting the Litigation team, including responding to subpoenas, assisting with eDiscovery-related projects, conducting legal research, assisting senior lawyers with active litigation matters, and playing a lead role in litigation reporting initiatives
Basic Qualifications
- Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree
- 1-3 years of dedicated contract negotiation experience, with experience in SaaS agreements and technology licensing strongly preferred
- A genuine interest in litigation and dispute resolution; prior experience preferred but not required
Required Experience/Qualifications
- Membership in good standing of the Massachusetts Bar or other U.S. state bar associations
- Clear, concise, written and oral communication skills; strong interpersonal skills with the ability to interact comfortably with senior stakeholders
- Exceptional judgment, organizational skills, and attention to detail
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
- Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities, and to provide timely and practical legal advice in a fast-paced and dynamic business environment
- Willingness to take on additional responsibilities and participate in projects as needed
Opportunity to Support Other Legal Department Projects and Initiatives
This is a hybrid role, requiring 2-3 days per week on-site in the Boston office.
Compensation
The anticipated annual salary range for this position is between $104,000 - 145,000. The salary range reflects a good-faith estimate of compensation at the time of posting. Actual compensation may vary based on a candidate's skills, qualifications, experience, and location.
Additional Benefits
- Purchase of discounted PTC stock through the Employee Share Purchase Program (ESPP)
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance
- Paid time off and sick leave
- Tuition reimbursement
- 401(k) contributions and employer match
- Flexible spending accounts
- Life insurance
- Disability coverage
- Commuter subsidy (if you are an office-assigned employee)
Equal Opportunity Employer
PTC is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes applicants from all backgrounds and hires without regard to race, national origin, religion, age, color, ethnicity, ancestry, marital status, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by local, state, or federal laws, rules, or regulations.