Corporate Counsel

Preferred location is east coast US or eastern locations in Canada.

Description

Cytel is seeking an experienced, motivated, practical and solution-oriented attorney to join its legal team focusing on reviewing, drafting and negotiating a wide variety of commercial agreements to support the company’s growth and diverse service offerings.  In this role, you will provide timely legal advice to Cytel’s business unit leaders and sales team, while working closely with Finance, IT, HR and other supporting teams. The role will report to Cytel’s General Counsel.

Responsibilities
 

• Drafting, reviewing, revising and negotiating general and sophisticated corporate and commercial agreements, including IT, licensing, services, consulting, confidentiality and data-related agreements, as well as addenda/amendments and statements of work for Cytel’s global organization.
• Providing legal support across the organization, including quickly and effectively identifying complex legal issues raised by the Cytel business, researching new legal issues, and providing practical advice.
• Developing and maintaining strong business relationships across the company and contributing to cross-functional or departmental projects and teams.
• Assisting with the development of policies and processes and standard template language to be used in contracts.
• Supporting efforts to effectively manage the delivery of legal services including budgeting, process improvements, operations and training to key stakeholders.
• Supporting the organization in maintaining a work environment focused on quality and that fosters learning, respect, open communication, collaboration, integration and teamwork.
• Assisting with M&A due diligence for target companies.
• Managing and completing any additional projects or legal matters assigned by Cytel’s General Counsel, CFO or CEO.

Qualifications
 

• Law degree from accredited institution and qualified to practice in local jurisdiction.
• At least 5+ years of relevant experience in a law firm and/or global corporation.
• Experience negotiating technology transactions and complex commercial transactions with a familiarity of legal issues surrounding Cloud/SaaS product offerings and software licensing.
• Demonstrated self-starter, able to work in a very fast paced, changing environment with ability to juggle several priorities at the same time; must thrive under deadline pressure and limited supervision.
• Exceptional communication skills, with the ability to communicate complex issues in a concise and simple way.
• Interact professionally and maturely with clients at all levels to influence outcomes through effective leadership skills.
• Exceptional drive and commitment to client services with the ability to quickly gain trust and credibility from team members.
• Sound business judgment with the ability to escalate legal issues when needed.
• Solid IP background or strong interest in expanding a limited IP skill set a plus.
• Must be well-organized and possess strong planning and prioritization skills; extremely high attention to detail and demonstrated “growth mindset” to be willing and able to take on additional responsibilities to support Cytel’s evolving business needs.  

Cytel Inc. is an Equal Employment / Affirmative Action Employer. Applicants are considered for all positions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristics protected by law.

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