Commercial Counsel

What you will be doing:

• Drafting, reviewing and negotiating a wide variety of commercial agreements such as SaaS agreements, subscription agreements, DPAs, vendor agreements, NDAs, partnership agreements, integration agreements, professional services agreements and SOWs and other relevant legal documentation and subsequent amendments.
• Review communications from customers, service providers, third parties and government agencies, and draft responses in consultation with management; draft outgoing legal correspondence relating to enforcement of Cvent contracts, intellectual property and other rights.
• Provide legal support and guidance on contract interpretation, risk assessment, and issue resolution.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to support business objectives while ensuring compliance with applicable laws and regulations.
• Monitor and analyze changes in relevant laws and regulations and advise the company on potential impacts.
• Review RFPs and RFQs, offering appropriate alternatives to contract terms and conditions.
• Routine legal advice to business and operations units.
• Support the global organizations M&A activity, including due diligence.
• Support the Account Management, Billing, Collections, and Legal personnel as necessary to:

Manage contract renewal process and prepare improvements for same,

Track and send contractually required notices/reports, and

Support collections (e.g., investigate bankruptcy claims, prepare release forms).

• Perform other projects and duties at the request of management team.
• Analyze and streamline existing contract management processes to enhance efficiency and reduce turnaround time. Implement automation tools where applicable to optimize workflow and improve productivity.
• Ensure compliance with Cvent’s code of conduct and foster a culture of ethical decision-making across the organization.
• Advocate for transparent and responsible practices in all business dealings

What you will need for this position:

• Candidates must have 5+ years of relevant experience (post qualification) with focus on commercial transactions and contracts; preferably both international and domestic.
• SaaS experience is required.
• Candidate should have strong experience in drafting, vetting, negotiating various contracts, and interpreting them.
• Working knowledge and experience with software and hardware issues, and legal concepts regarding software contracts and licensing such as Limitations of Liability, Indemnification, Warranties, Termination, Data Security, and Confidentiality.
• Understanding of financial and commercial terms in contracts.
• Understanding of important laws and statutes having business and commercial impact to the organizations operations.
• Understanding of nuances of Technology Contracts, including global privacy regulations (and data protection addenda).
• Strong understanding of data privacy and security regulations.
• Good written and oral communication skills.
• Excellent analytical and comprehension skills.
• Good academic track record.
• Ability to work with business teams displaying an understanding of the business requirements.
• Ability to manage time efficiently.
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple projects simultaneously in a fast-paced environment.
• Self-starter who understands executing with urgency, and the ability to comfortably work in an intensely deadline-oriented environment. Accuracy and attention to detail are essential requirements for this position.
• Demonstrate inclusion and respect for all individuals regardless of gender, race, ethnicity, religion, belief, age, disability, culture, social status and/or sexuality.
• W Uphold and promote the highest standards of ethics and integrity in all legal activitiesW