Middle Legal Counsel
Job Summary
N-iXis a global software development service company that helps businesses across the globe create next-generation software products. Founded in 2002 we unite 2400 tech-savvy professionals across 40 countries working on impactful projects for industry leaders and Fortune 500 companies. Our expertise spans cloud data AI/ML embedded softwareIoT and more driving digital transformation across finance manufacturing telecom healthcare and other industries.
Currently we are looking for Legal Counsel to support the Legal Department within the international N-iX group by assisting with client legal affairs including contract (and supportive documents) reviews document administration coordination with internal stakeholders and communication with external parties.
Key Responsibilities:
(1) Legal support in Client Legal Affairs Unit preparation review analysis and full-cycle support of:
- NDAs with potential clients
- services agreements and clients-related agreements
- partnership agreements
- license agreements
- legal support in debt collection and/or bankruptcy proceedings
(2) Collaboration with internal and external stakeholders:
- participation in internal meetings and cross-functional and cross-departmental collaboration
- legal Translation: Providing clear jargon-free explanations to non-legal stakeholders
- occasional participation in external negotiations with Clients
(3) Performing expert research and advise on specific legal issues and drafting analyses and studies
Expected Results within 6-12 Months: Independently (or as part of the team for more complex projects) handle services agreements with Clients clients-related agreements and other matters.
Requirements:
- 3 years of experience in a law firm or in-house legal department (preferably within an international group IT or similar business environment)
- Experience 1 year in Clients Affairs domain of an IT company is a must (services agreements with the clients)
- Master Law degree of Ukrainian credible university. LLM or certificates from foreign law schools is a plus
- English Upper-Intermediate (B2) or higher is a must
- Strong analytical skills attentiveness to details service focus and proven ability to work efficiently with a big quantity of various projects meeting the deadlines
- Capacity to work across multiple jurisdictions and priorities
- Strong communication and collaboration skills in a cross-functional environment
- Strong negotiating skills
- Ability to work efficiently independently or with minor supervision of seniors with other departments with positive colleagues feedback
- Ability to think broadly about the business and to speak the language of the business
- Strong problem-solving skills: ability to identify and reframe the problem in order to find a fast solution.
We offer*:
- Flexible working format - remote office-based or flexible
- A competitive salary and good compensation package
- Personalized career growth
- Professional development tools (mentorship program tech talks and trainings centers of excellence and more)
- Active tech communities with regular knowledge sharing
- Education reimbursement
- Memorable anniversary presents
- Corporate events and team buildings
- Other location-specific benefits
*not applicable for freelancers
Key Skills
About Company
N-iX is a global software development company that helps world’s leading organizations achieve lasting business value using advanced technology.