Sr. Commercial Contracts Attorney

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We are a global e-commerce leader committed to transforming the future of ecommerce and creating economic opportunity for all. Here at eBay you can just be yourself do your best work and have a meaningful impact on people across the globe. We are looking for people with drive ideas and a passion for helping small businesses succeed to help craft the future of eBay.

About the Role:
eBays dynamic Technology Marketing and Commercial Contracts Legal team is seeking an enthusiastic Commercial Attorney to join our team in either Austin TX or Salt Lake City Utah. This hybrid role requires in-office presence at least three days a week offering an opportunity to immerse yourself in our business lead contract negotiations and provide crucial commercial insights that directly influence our strategic direction. This position involves providing legal counseling and collaborating directly with business units to ensure alignment with business goals and objectives. Your contributions will be valued and your ideas will help us push boundaries and set new standards in the ecommerce landscape. If you are ready to make a tangible impact and grow with a team that values creativity and collaboration we encourage you to apply.

Responsibilities

• Lead the review and negotiation of diverse commercial agreements including construction commercial real estate software licenses/SaaS professional services and data privacy agreements.

• Assess legal risks and disputes in commercial agreements offering practical guidance on risk management policy compliance and contractual obligations.
• Enhance processes by creating developing and managing legal trainings and playbooks.
• Cultivate strong collaborative relationships with strategic business partners such as security privacy procurement and finance to align legal strategies with business goals for cohesive operations.
• Undertake special projects and tasks as needed addressing unique legal challenges and supporting new business initiatives in a dynamic environment.

Ideal experience would include:

• Expertise with Construction and Design Agreements and Commercial Leases (US e.g. AIA Forms and international). Interior Office and Data Center construction experience helpful
• Experience with Data Center Co-location Agreements (enterprise level).
• M&A experience with respected real estate issues
• Experience in Software Licenses and SaaS agreement negotiations.
• Proficiency in Data privacy agreement review and negotiation.
• Expert grasp of contracting concepts and outstanding legal and analytical skills.
• Ability to provide advice and support in a wide range of areas.
• Capability to identify prioritize analyze and resolve a variety of legal issues quickly and effectively.
• Skill in mitigating privacy and information security risks when sharing data.
• Demonstrated ability to be a strategic liaison and build strong working relationships with various business units.
• Strong communication and presentation skills.
• A track record of performing special projects/initiatives and other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

• JD from an ABA accredited law school and in good standing with a US state bar.
• 8 years of relevant transactions expertise in reviewing and negotiating construction/design and lease agreements plus a variety of expense and revenue contracts with third parties including international partners and suppliers.
• Additional in-house experience with general knowledge of business practices at large national or international companies preferred.
• Comfortable with ambiguity and a fast-paced culture; possess a practical solutions-oriented focus.
• Self-motivated and self-directed capable of working with minimal direction.
• Ability to identify prioritize and resolve legal issues quickly and effectively.
• Demonstrated ability to lead and drive sophisticated commercial and technology transactions.
• Value the importance of teamwork and work collaboration.
• Able to see the big picture.
• Think strategically about how to scale the department and implement operational efficiencies to improve workflows.
• Possess and demonstrate shared leadership values and competencies courageous driven inventive team player coach and communicator.
• Adept at balancing conflicts between legal and business risks.
• Comfortable engaging in both written and verbal communication with a variety of teamsbe it legal business or complianceand across all levels of the organization from admin staff to VPs and executive leadership.
• Some travel required.

The base pay range for this position is expected in the range below:

Base pay offered may vary depending on multiple individualized factors including location skills and experience. The total compensation package for this position may also include other elements including a target bonus and restricted stock units (as applicable) in addition to a full range of medical financial and/or other benefits (including 401(k) eligibility and various paid time off benefits such as PTO and parental leave). Details of participation in these benefit plans will be provided if an employee receives an offer of employment.

If hired employees will be in an at-will position and the Company reserves the right to modify base salary (as well as any other discretionary payment or compensation program) at any time including for reasons related to individual performance Company or individual department/team performance and market factors.

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