Commercial Counsel

The Position 

• We are a cutting-edge cyber security company and we are looking for a proactive and tech-savvy commercial counsel to join our global legal team. This role will be based in our Tampa office and report to the General Counsel.  
• This is a great opportunity to work in a global, fast-paced, and cross-functional environment, engaging with teams worldwide and having a direct impact on OPSWAT’s business. 

What You Will Be Doing: 

• Provide legal advice and support in relation to a wide range of commercial matters. This includes drafting, reviewing and negotiating software licensing and SaaS agreements, OEM agreements, MSAs, vendor agreements, partner agreements, etc.  
• Remain up-to-date on relevant industry laws and regulations to ensure an ongoing ability to provide sound compliance advice 
• Be proactive in support of team improvement initiatives in relation to provision of legal services and operations, including contract management, corporate responsibility, training and knowledge management 
• Be a valued member of a growing cross-functional and global team, collaborating and building relationships with internal stakeholders across the company 
• Collaborate with global cross-functional internal and external teams on ongoing operational matters, including compliance, corporate governance and data protection  

Qualifications:  

• JD from an accredited law school and state bar admission 
• 7+ years relevant legal experience (law firm and/or in-house experience) 
• Experience with a variety of commercial transactions with a willingness and ability to be flexible and to develop new expertise 
• Experience working in a dynamic B2B sales environment 
• Service-oriented attitude, professional integrity, growth mindset 
• Ability to resolve complex legal issues practically and efficiently 
• Ability to work under pressure, prioritize, and manage workloads to meet deadlines in a challenging and fast-paced environment 
• Team player who welcomes responsibility and effectively engages with others 
• Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing  
• Possesses a practical, real world, collaborative approach to problem solving with the ability to make sound decisions and exercise good judgment. 
• Ability to work flexible hours vis-à-vis different time zones