Legal Counsel

Job ID#: 30140

Legal Counsel based in Houston needed for International consultiong firm 

Description:

• Drafting, reviewing, negotiating, and advising on variety of agreements and all types of contracts with Baringa’s clients and suppliers including professional services agreements, master service agreement, engagement agreements, license agreements, reliance letters, NDAs/Joinder, etc.
• Supporting Baringa’s US energy business unit in Houston by working closely with its consultancy staff and engagement partners in the office.
• Supporting the internal business functions of Baringa that are based in the United States on a wide breadth of matters.
• Conducting research and analysis on legal and contractual matters to ensure compliance with applicable laws, regulations, and company policies.
• Participating in proposal reviews (RFP, ITP) and providing an overview of legal Terms and Conditions, risks, and strategic considerations.
• Advising on privacy laws and regulations (US, UK and EU) with the ability to apply advice to real-world situations and execute on related tasks.
• Drafting and negotiating a wide range of technology agreements including technology/licensing/development agreements, technology partner agreements and vendor support.

Experience needed:

• Juris Doctorate required.
• Must be admitted to practice law in one or more states. Texas preferred.
• 3+ years’ experience at a major law firm and/or in-house legal department with commercial law experience (with emphasis on contract essentials), technology transaction experience and data privacy experience.
• Exhibits crisp, clear oral and written communication skills; demonstrates command of contract drafting and negotiation and the ability to analyse and reduce legal issues to straightforward, practical advice to be provided to business partners, including senior leaders.
• Organized with an ability to work independently and as part of a small team with the Senior Legal Counsel located in New York.
• Able to prioritize and manage time, and client expectations, in the face of competing demands, often without direct guidance as we scale our rapidly expanding business

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