**Title: Legal** **Counsel** ******–** ******Software Licensing** **and
Commercial Contracts**
Varonis Systems, Inc. seeks an experienced attorney with software licensing
and commercial contract experience. You can be located in either our North
Carolina or New York office. You will be a key member of our legal department
and will work closely with various departments to review/draft and negotiate
contracts, ensure operational compliance, and provide general legal support to
the Company. You will work closely with talented attorneys and commercial
colleagues around the globe in a collegial environment that rewards,
recognizes, and respects achievement. You will be encouraged and empowered to
take initiative and have hands-on ownership of projects.
Qualifications:
*
J.D. from accredited law school and active bar membership required
* Minimum 4 years of relevant legal experience acquired in a law firm and/or in-house environments, developing and negotiating software, technology, and data licensing agreements
* 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
Responsibilities:
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Draft, supervise, and close, a wide variety of commercial agreements,
including licensing, 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 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
* Provide legal support for other legal compliance matters and special projects at the Company
* Provide training to the employees on legal topics, as needed
We invite you to check out our Instagram Page to gain further insight into the
Varonis culture!
@VaronisLife
Varonis is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants
without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability,
veteran status, and other legally protected characteristics.