Senior Legal Counsel

Description

• J.D. from accredited law school and active bar membership required
• Minimum 6 years of relevant legal experience acquired in a law firm and/or in-house environments, developing and negotiating SaaS, software, technology, and data licensing agreements. Significant experience with SaaS agreements is required.  Experience in the cybersecurity field or having worked for a cybersecurity company is preferred.
• Ability to prioritize and balance competing issues within a fast-paced, rapidly evolving environment
• Strong critical thinking and problem-solving skills; ability to understand complex topics and identify critical issues in a timely manner
• Be detail-oriented, organized, efficient, and resourceful with strong follow-through skills
• Have a practical, business-oriented approach to problem-solving and be able to effectively counsel internal clients by providing them with clear, concise, and commercial advice on established timelines to meet their business needs
• Be able to operate autonomously while being a team player who brings a positive, “can-do” attitude to the workplace and works collaboratively with other members of the Legal team and with internal clients
• Have excellent communication (written and verbal) and interpersonal skills
• Driven by intellectual curiosity and an eagerness to learn and recognized by colleagues for integrity and reliability

• Draft, supervise, and close, a wide variety of commercial agreements, including licensing (SaaS contracts), channel (distribution agreements, reseller agreements, sale agent agreements, etc.), procurement, confidentiality, business development, and other commercial agreements
• Review advertising and marketing materials and agreements to ensure that they are in compliance with legal requirements
• Provide specialized legal expertise in the area of software licensing, including specifically privacy and security issues, and advise on customer license compliance issues and disputes
• Advise on contract status and the legal liabilities associated with different transactions
• Support product teams as they develop and bring to market new technologies and product offerings by helping to identify and resolve go-to-market and license compliance issues
• Identify and assess legal and business risks of current commercial operations and processes
• Collaborate with various business owners and legal colleagues to develop process improvements, templates, and operational policies. At Varonis, we encourage new approaches and ideas and thinking creatively to constantly improve.
• Provide legal support for other legal compliance matters and special projects at the Company
• Provide training to the employees on legal topics, as needed