Latitude is seeking a Virginia-based Senior Corporate Counsel to serve in the permanent position of Director & Senior Corporate Counsel for a global provider of internet infrastructure and DNS services. Interested candidates should have at least 12+ years of in-house legal experience drafting and negotiating complex commercial agreements, providing strategic legal advice to business leaders, and supporting the development and launch of new products and services in the technology field. Candidates must be licensed and in good standing in the state of Virginia or eligible for admission as a Virginia Corporate Counsel. This is a hybrid position in Reston, VA.
Responsibilities for the Director & Senior Corporate Counsel:
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Draft, negotiate and advise on a variety of complex commercial agreements (e.g., inbound and outbound technology licenses, service agreements, co-marketing and co-branding agreements, and software and SaaS agreements)
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Provide strategic legal advice to the Law Department and senior business unit leaders regarding the Company’s registry and product and marketing businesses
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Advise on contract interpretations and risk, policies and regulations related to the Company’s registry business, new product initiatives, advertising content and agreements, customer contract issues, and marketing programs
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Understand and leverage internal and external resources to ensure compliance with U.S. and international laws and regulations related to the Company’s products and advertising, as well as top level domain registry operations
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Ensure members of the Law Department are apprised of material developments and matters on a timely basis
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Operate in an open and collaborative manner as a “team player”
Requirements for the Director & Senior Corporate Counsel:
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12+ years of in-house legal experience drafting and negotiating complex commercial agreements, providing strategic legal advice to business leaders, and supporting the development and launch of new products and services in the technology field
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J.D. or equivalent degree from an accredited law school
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Licensed and in good standing in the state of Virginia or eligible for admission as a Virginia Corporate Counsel
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Experience drafting complex commercial agreements and leading negotiations, with an emphasis on technology and content licensing
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Experience supporting the development and launch of new products and services
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Experience reviewing technical presentations, whitepapers, marketing materials, and regulatory and compliance-related communications is a plus
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Aptitude to quickly absorb and apply new information and function as a trusted legal advisor with direct interaction with senior management
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Excellent attention to detail, superior oral and written communication skills, ability to deliver understandable and practice advice, and demonstrate well-honed analytical and project management skills
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Self-motivated team player with the ability to drive projects, identify and resolve issues and earn the confidence and cooperation of business leaders and legal colleagues
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Able to multi-task, organize, work independently in a fast-paced environment, and interface with all levels of management
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Eager to learn new industries, build new skills, and develop knowledge in emerging technologies
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Outstanding references
Position Details of the Director & Senior Corporate Counsel:
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Type of Role: Permanent
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Schedule: Full-time
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Location: Hybrid (Reston, VA)
Compensation
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Pay: The salary range for this role is $200,000 - $270,000. Pay is based on multiple factors including but not limited to work experience, qualifications, credentials, and location.
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Benefits: In addition to pay, a competitive benefits package is also provided, including medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance; 401(k) and generous leave policies.
Confidentiality
Latitude will not disclose your identity or propose you to prospective clients without your prior consent. Candidates selected for further consideration will be contacted.
About Latitude
Latitude is a full-service flexible legal talent company serving corporate legal departments and law firms nationwide. From Fortune Global 100 companies to start-ups and Global 50 law firms to boutiques, clients turn to us for top-tier attorneys and other legal professionals.
Latitude specializes in providing highly skilled former in-house counsel and Big Law attorneys for flexible contract engagements and permanent positions in dozens of practice areas, including commercial contracting, data privacy, M&A, employment, litigation, and more.
Founded in 2013, Latitude is a Chambers and Partners globally ranked flexible legal staffing company.
Latitude Contract Engagements & Secondments
Outstanding attorneys and other legal professionals who are seeking contract assignments or consulting/secondment roles choose to work with Latitude because of our competitive compensation and benefits, sophisticated and engaging work, a chance to work with great clients and peers, and a refreshing blend of freedom with self-designed boundaries. Our own experience as practicing attorneys and our client relationships enable us to effectively tailor our candidate proposals to the specific practice strengths and interpersonal attributes that matter most to our clients and to match our candidates with the opportunities that will be most fulfilling to them.
Our Specialty: Peer-Level Contract Attorneys. Latitude Attorneys have the level of skill, experience, and judgment as would be expected of a permanent member of our client’s corporate legal department or law firm and the versatility to step into challenging environments and hit the ground running. Latitude Attorneys serve on a full- or part-time contract basis, and work remotely or on-site at the client office.
Permanent Positions
Outstanding legal professionals who are seeking permanent positions choose to work with Latitude because of our deep market knowledge, career advocacy and extensive client base. Our own practice experience and client relationships enable us to effectively tailor our candidate proposals to the specific practice strengths and interpersonal attributes that matter most to our clients and to match our candidates with the opportunities that will be most fulfilling to them.
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