Assistant General Counsel

An Amazing Career Opportunity for an Assistant General Counsel!!

Location: Austin TX

Job ID: 41909

This role will include the management of complex commercial transactions with an emphasis on technology transactions and other multiple tasks and responsibilities. This role will report to the Senior Associate General Counsel - Commercial. The ideal candidate will embody and promote integrity possess exceptional judgment and business acumen and be able to drive scalable processes innovation and pragmatic solutions.

Who are we

HID powers the trusted identities of the worlds people places and things allowing people to transact safely work productively and travel freely.

We are a high-tech software company headquartered in Austin TX with over 4500 worldwide employees.Check us out here:and our Assistant General Counsel youll support HIDs success by:

• Drafting reviewing and negotiating complex commercial transactions including software hardware SaaS and other cloud-computing solution customer agreements and channel partner agreements (e.g. OEM distribution reseller and systems integrator agreements)
• Supporting the development of scalable processes and templates for all of the foregoing transactions
• Supporting procurement and supply chain activity and new product development agreements
• Creating and implementing company policies
• Supporting due diligence and integration efforts in mergers & acquisitions
• Researching and advising on legal and regulatory compliance including anti-trust FCPA and export control
• Researching and supporting guidance to senior management on a broad range of matters including identifying areas of risk and mitigation strategies
• Assisting in the development of contractual and process-oriented risk mitigation strategies especially in the areas of data protection
• Creating and delivering training to business teams regarding commercial transactions and other legal areas of risk
• Providing legal guidance on data privacy matters in the United States EU and globally
• Advancing third party due diligence and risk mitigation strategies for vendors and other third party business relationships
• Reviewing and updating EULAs and standard purchase order and sales order terms and conditions
• Integrating the legal function within the business and provide comprehensive support

Your Experience and Background include:

• JD degree from a recognized U.S. accredited law school and currently licensed to practice in at least one state
• 4-6 years of legal experience and ideally prior in-house experience
• Strong technology contract experience including hardware SaaS cloud-hosted solutions and software licensing
• International business experience is desirable
• Excellent oral written and interpersonal communication skills and the ability to create and sustain lasting relationships with customers and management
• Strong proficiency in MS Office
• Judicious independent worker also adept at working collaboratively
• Sound legal and business judgment and the ability to make strategic decisions and provide recommendations
• Experience in a high growth and diverse environment; a record of accomplishment including driving results and working with a high performing team
• Strong deal-making skills that go beyond negotiating legal terms and resolving legal issues
• Detail-orientation and ability to manage multiple transactions and projects simultaneously under deadline pressure
• Significant experience counseling global organizations on commercial and compliance issues
• Proactively isolate and prioritize issues to focus on implementing both top-level strategic solutions as well as the day-to-day initiatives
• Ability to deliver in a demanding and entrepreneurial environment in a timely manner

What we can offer you:

• Competitive salary and rewards package

• Competitive benefits and annual leave offering allowing for work-life balance

• A vibrant welcoming & inclusive culture
• Extensive career development opportunities and resources to maximize your potential
• To be a part of a global organization that is pioneering the hardware software and services that allow people to confidently navigate the physical and digital worlds

Why apply

• Empowerment: Youll work as part of a global team in a flexible workenvironment learning and enhancing your expertise. We welcome an opportunity to meet you and learn about your unique talents skills and experiences. You dont need to check all the you have most of the skills and experience we want you to apply.
• Innovation: You embrace challenges and want to drive change. We are open to ideas including flexible work arrangements job sharing or part-time job seekers.
• Integrity: You are results-orientated reliable and straightforward and value being treated accordingly. We want all our employees to be themselves to feel appreciated and accepted.

HID does not accept unsolicited resumes from headhunters recruitment agencies or fee-based recruitment services. We are not responsible for any fees related to unsolicited resumes.

HID is committed to building a diverse equitable and inclusive workforce that reflects the global communities we serve. As an equal opportunity employer we welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds experiences and perspectives. We evaluate applicants without regard to race color religion gender gender identity or expression sexual orientation national origin disability age veteran status or any other legally protected characteristic. Our goal is to create a workplace that empowers everyone to thrive and be their authentic selves fostering an environment of mutual respect and inclusivity. If you have a disability and require assistance or accommodation to participate in the application process or to perform essential job functions please contact .

We make it easier for people to get where they want to go!
On an average day think of how many times you tap twist tag push or swipe to get access find information connect with others or track something. HID technology is behind billions of interactions in more than 100 countries. We help you create a verified trusted identity that can get you where you need to go without having to think about it.

When you join our HID team youll also be part of the ASSA ABLOY Group the global leader in access solutions. Youll have 63000 colleagues in more than 70 different countries. We empower our people to build their career around their aspirations and our ambitions supporting them with regular feedback training and development opportunities. Our colleagues think broadly about where they can make the most impact and we encourage them to grow their role locally regionally or even internationally. As we welcome new people on board its important to us to have diverse inclusive teams and we value different perspectives and experiences.

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