Main Responsibilities:
Provide accurate and timely counsel on a variety of legal topics (labor law, partnerships, international ventures, corporate finance, copyright, data protection, etc.)
Draft internal policies as needed and regularly monitor compliance
Research and evaluate legal risk factors regarding business decisions and operations
Draft agreements, contracts and other legal documents, implement feedback as needed
Mentor other team members by reviewing their work and providing constructive feedback, ensuring the quality of the final product
Provide clarification on legal language or concepts, including by developing educational materials as needed
Guide the implementation of business compliance standards like HIPAA;
Support the Accounting department with the collection of the overdue invoices through negotiations and, as needed, small claims litigation
Help resolve and clarify any other miscellaneous legal matters as they arise
Keep up-to-date about changes in relevant legislation, i.e. substantial changes in US state and federal laws as well as European and international/OECD legal developments)
Qualifications:
Law degree
Knowledge of US and international business law
Experience negotiating contracts and managing legal communications with enterprise clients
Experience with international employment and contracting relations and related legislation
Experience working with clients in the software/IT industry; understanding of the Software Development Life Cycle preferred
Experience with web research related to various policies, including contract law in developed countries, global variations in labor law, and software licensing matters; ability to identify credible sources
Ability to advise on legal documentation, negotiations, contracts, etc.
Understanding of legal dispute resolution channels, especially arbitration
Excellent communication skills
Excellent teamwork and self-organization
Creative problem-solving skills and eagerness to learn
Excellent written and spoken English
The secret ingredients that make us special:
for more details, contact us at
sales@scopicsoftware.comc