Technology Counsel
About the role
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The Counsel, Technology role is part of the Technology team within Bain’s Legal group, supporting the review, drafting, and negotiation of technology-related contracts and advising on the use of AI. This role reports to the Assistant General Counsel and supports Bain’s global operations by advising on technology-related legal matters, AI initiatives, digital product development, strategic partnerships, and technology contracting activities. The role is based in either the Boston or Dallas office.
Responsibilities
- Technology Contracts & Counsel (50%)
- Counsel on legal issues and processes associated with outsourcing, consulting, licensing, hosting, software development, and other third-party engagements relating to technology, including negotiation and drafting of contracts and associated documentation.
- Advise on inbound and outbound licensing and commercial issues, strategy, and develop related forms and guidelines.
- Team with Bain’s IT professionals to address technology issues in client and vendor contracts, engagement processes, guidelines on usage, and risk assessments.
- AI (30%)
- Advise on various AI initiatives including the use, development, and regulation of AI tools and products.
- Advise on and negotiate AI-related contracts.
- Digital Products & Strategic Initiatives (20%)
- Advise regarding and conduct due diligence on licensing and technology matters (including open-source issues) in connection with the development and launch of new digital products and tools, strategic partnerships, and other strategic initiatives across Bain’s global operations.
- Play a key role in providing legal services and risk management advice to Bain digital product development teams.
Requirements
- Qualified lawyer with 3-5 years’ experience reviewing, drafting, and negotiating IT/tech and related contracts in a law firm or in-house setting.
- Experienced at drafting complex commercial and technology contracts.
- Interest in and general understanding of AI and technology.
- Experience in the technology sector (preferred).
- Experience with AI issues and servicing global clients (preferred).
Qualifications
- Qualified lawyer (law degree required).
- Business fluency in English required; additional language(s) an advantage.
Skills
- Strong legal drafting and negotiation skills.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English.
- Highly-developed organizational skills; articulate, detail-oriented, and hardworking.
- Knowledge of IT and IP law and significant experience with AI, software, licensing, SaaS, cloud, API, and other IT agreements.
- Ability to work independently within a team-focused environment.
Pay
Compensation for this role includes base salary, annual discretionary performance bonus, and 4.5% 401(k) company contribution (increasing after 3 years of service, 100% vested upon start date). This role may also be eligible for other elements of discretionary compensation.
- In Texas, the annualized full-time base salary range (excluding bonus) is between $157,000 - $207,500.
- In Massachusetts, the annualized full-time base salary range (excluding bonus) is between $172,000 - $214,000.
- In New York, the annualized full-time base salary range (excluding bonus) is between $187,000 - $247,000.
Benefits
- Bain pays 100% of individual employee premiums for medical, dental, and vision programs.
- Generous paid time off, including parental leave, sick leave, and paid holidays.
- Fully vested 401(k) company contribution.
- Paid Life and Long-Term Disability insurance.