Corporate Counsel

Job Description

The Corporate Counsel reports to the Director of Legal and is responsible for collaborating with key business partners in order to help advance strategic corporate initiatives. They work closely with all company divisions, including the sales, security, IT, HR, software development, and marketing, as well as colleagues across the legal department. This is a full-time position with remote, hybrid and on-site opportunities available. Candidates must live in California.

Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality, proactive, service- and business-oriented legal advice on a wide variety of legal matters, helping maximize value and mitigate risk

• Review, draft and negotiate complex commercial contracts, including software license agreements, master services agreements, cloud/SaaS agreements, data processing agreements, vendor contracts and nondisclosure agreements

• Develop templates and provide training to business leaders involved in contract negotiation and management

• Work with the Director of Legal and outside counsel as needed in the management of litigation and dispute matters, including intellectual property and contract disputes

• Draft, review and update compliance policies and procedures, and develop and deliver compliance training to employees

• Collaborate with outside counsel and assisting in the maximization of quality, cost and efficiency of acquired outside legal services

• Collaborate with internal clients on contracting process improvements to facilitate greater consistency and efficiency and drive best practices in overall contract management

Requirements

• Education and Experience

• JD from an accredited law school

• Member in good standing of the California State Bar

• 5+ years of relevant experience at a law firm or corporate legal department (prior in-house counsel experience strongly preferred)

• Proven track record of reviewing, drafting and negotiating complex commercial contracts

• Experience with software license agreements is a plus

• Knowledge and Skills

• Expertise in drafting and negotiating software license and related agreements

• Experience in one or more additional practice areas relevant to the business is a plus, e.g., intellectual property, labor and employment, technology transactions, data privacy and security, and government and regulatory

• Driven and self-motivated with a passion to learn from your colleagues and collaborate to find practical solutions

• Team focused and collaborative work style; willingness to build expertise and tackle new challenges in an evolving practice

• Exceptional listening and collaboration skills, and effective oral and written communications, presentation and facilitation skills

• Ability to interact across all levels within Inductive Automation with confidence and diplomacy

• Ability to exercise mature and reliable judgment while enjoying the company's enthusiastic, informal and fast-paced environment

• Demonstrated ability to work efficiently, prioritize workflow, meet demanding deadlines, and manage multi-faceted projects for a fast-moving and fast-growing business

$150,000 - $185,000 a year

Pay

Based on the Sacramento region, the new hires minimum and maximum target salary for this role is $150k - $185k.

Inductive Automation's ranges are market-driven and set to allow for flexibility. Although it is not typical for an individual to start at the top end of the range for the position, compensation decisions are dependent on: the facts and circumstances of each case, work location, job-related skills, experience, relevant education or training; and other business and organizational needs.

About Us

Who are we?

Champions for industrial automation innovation and driven by a mission statement to empower our customers to swiftly turn great ideas into reality by removing all technological and economic obstacles, we create and deliver solutions that relieve pain points, bring efficiency to operations and optimize integration.

Why Choose Inductive Automation?

Our passion goes beyond customers. We celebrate your personal and professional milestones, and we support our teams with meaningful work in a collaborative environment.

We find that great work-life balance inspires teams to do their best work and empowers people to live their best lives. That's why diversity, fun, and flexibility are ingrained into our work culture.

The Inductive Automation team understands the importance of personal growth and social connection. So things like time for professional development, or company and team activities are baked right into the schedule to keep us all engaged, connected, and prospering.

Benefits and Perks

100% Covered Health Care: Don't pay a dime for your medical, dental, and vision insurance.

Work/Life Balance: Create a work schedule that fits your needs.

Paid Time Off: Receive paid holidays, vacation, and sick time.

401k with Match: Save for the future with our company-matching 401k program.

World-Class Headquarters: While on-site, enjoy complimentary snacks and beverages, then challenge a friend to a game of pool, table tennis, shuffleboard, or foosball.

Adjacent Nature Reserve: On-site employees enjoy breathtaking views and adventures that energize and inspire.