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Responsibilities:
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We are currently seeking a dynamic and business savvy Counsel with significant experience handling complex technology and commercial contract matters.
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In this role you’ll have the opportunity to:
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<li>Provide strategic support and legal guidance in structuring, drafting, negotiating, and interpreting complex commercial agreements with vendors, partners, and other third parties in the areas of technology, including but not limited to software and hardware licensing and maintenance, e-commerce, SaaS/Cloud, and digital marketing. </li>
<li>Provide high quality, specialized and practical advice in business-to-business arrangements and advising on issues like IT consulting/outsourcing arrangements and software/hardware supply and implementation agreements.</li>
<li> Partner with business, compliance, and government relations stakeholders to engage, educate, and help guide regulatory and industry policy globally related to innovative technologies impacting the financial services industry.</li>
<li> Manage outside counsel to support the development, application and protection of Company patents.</li>
<li> Work with outside counsel and internal resources to provide day-to-day advice and strategic guidance regarding the domestic and international implementation of the Company’s brand, including associated trademark and copyright related matters. </li>
<li>Support the Company’s investments and acquisitions by conducting technology-related diligence on companies.</li>
<li> Build cross-functional teams with business, compliance, law and strategy partners to solve for novel legal issues presented by the application of new technologies in financial services.</li>
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Willing to consider applicants at the next level based on experience.
</div>Qualifications:
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We’re looking for someone with:
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<li>Requires JD and 5+ years’ experience as an attorney with technology expertise </li>
<li>Must be admitted to practice in the state employed within twelve months of hire</li>
<li> Requires knowledge of the relevant area of law and its application</li>
<li> Must be able to work as a member of a team and independently on a self-motivated basis</li>
<li> Requires superior written and verbal communication skills</li>
<li> Must be able to apply knowledge of the law to make sound judgments, communicate, and interact with others in a professional manner</li>
<li> Some travel may be required</li>
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Preferred skills:
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<li>7+ years’ experience as an attorney is preferred </li>
<li>Experience with patents is preferred</li>
</ul> Salary Range Information: Salary ranges below reflect targeted base salaries. Non-sales positions have the opportunity to participate in a bonus program. Sales positions are eligible for sales incentives, and in some instances a bonus plan, whereby total compensation may far exceed base salary depending on individual performance. Actual compensation for all roles will be based upon geographic location, work experience, education, licensure requirements and/or skill level and will be finalized at the time of offer. Salary Range: $127000 - $179000 / year Additional Information:
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This role offers the ability for in-office, hybrid (blending both office and remote work in a typical workweek), and remote work arrangements. You’ll work with your leader to determine which option may align best based on several factors. Locations for hybrid talent include Des Moines.
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<p><b> Work Authorization/Sponsorship </b></p>
<p>At this time, we're not considering candidates that need any type of immigration sponsorship (additional work authorization or permanent work authorization) now or in the future to work in the United States? This includes, but IS NOT LIMITED TO: F1-OPT, F1-CPT, H-1B, TN, L-1, J-1, etc. For additional information around work authorization needs please use the following links.</p>
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Nonimmigrant Workers and Green Card for Employment-Based Immigrants
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<p><b> Investment Code of Ethics </b></p>
<p>For Principal Global Investors positions, you’ll need to follow an Investment Code of Ethics related to personal and business conduct as well as personal trading activities for you and members of your household. These same requirements may also apply to other positions across the organization.</p>
<p><b> Experience Principal </b></p>
<p>While our expertise spans the globe, we're bound by one common purpose: to foster a world where financial security is accessible to all. And our success depends on the unique experiences, backgrounds, and talents of our employees – individually and all of us together. Explore our core values, benefits and why we’re an exceptional place to grow your career. </p>
<p><b>Principal is an Equal Opportunity Employer </b></p>
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All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status.
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