Corporate Legal Counsel (Duquesne)

Reporting to the General Counsel, the Corporate Counsel role is responsible for handling various aspects of the legal portfolio of the company, while identifying and mitigating risk. The Corporate Counsel will provide legal guidance on a variety of matters organization-wide, including a heavy focus on negotiating and managing client, vendor, and supplier contracts, reviewing and writing internal legal contracts, and handling other associated matters for the company. The incumbent will also support the commercial functions of the company and other functions as needed. This role has the opportunity to develop into additional practice areas including international trade and labor and employment, depending on the interest of the candidate and the needs of the business.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES :

Contract Management

• Manages, reviews, and negotiates third-party, vendor, purchasing, and customer contracts.
• Oversees active and prospective supplier contracts.
• Works alongside the sales and product development teams to ensure compliance while facilitating business needs.
• Handles key contract callouts for customers, including tracking and updating stakeholders on key requirements, addressing renewal requirements, and identifying annual obligations / requirements within the contracts.
• Provides commercial support and legal advice to cross-functional company teams.
• Reviews and advises on cybersecurity policy, data privacy agreements, software licensing agreements, and various other Information Technology items, including internal company IT policies (data retention, information security, etc.).
• Manages real estate, building, and equipment leases.
• Drives the implementation of a Contract Lifecycle Management system and other legal tech related tools.

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