Join a fast-paced, innovative, data-driven startup named 2021 Best Tech Start ups In Chicago, that is changing the Supply Chain industry through real time tracking and end-to-end visibility.
About the role:
As Senior Legal Counsel, you will join a growing legal team that supports FourKites diverse product offerings with a focus on ongoing transactional matters. This is a unique opportunity to join an innovative high-growth leading SaaS company at the cutting edge of transformation.
Job Responsibilities:
- Provide primary legal support for a wide variety of commercial transactions (US and
international), including drafting, reviewing and negotiating commercial agreements:
primarily licensing and service agreements, partner agreements and NDAs - Support, review and assist with response to customer RFPs and building the RFP process.
- Provide input and assist in drafting various legal templates and sales and vendor training
materials to improve the delivery and scalability of legal resources - Drive and/or assist with various legal and cross-functional department projects including
projects related to corporate governance and compliance (including privacy) — doing the
legwork to make sure that the appropriate stakeholders are engaged and providing rigorous
follow through and iteration - Assist with M&A and other strategic transactions
- Develop strategic relationship with FourKites business leaders and proactively communicate
issues back to management and drive good business, legal and operational processes
throughout the organization
Qualifications: - 5+ years of experience in drafting and negotiating commercial agreements involving licensing
intellectual property, technology transactions and privacy ideally with a focus on enterprise
software and software as a service - Growth mindset, intellectual curious and professional drive.
- Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills, including the ability to connect with, and
gain the respect of, stakeholders at all levels and across departments, including our executive
team - Ability to deal with ambiguity, including functioning well in loosely structured situations
involving uncertainty or lack of information and being open to and responding flexibly to
change - Ability to interpret and comprehend complex legal documents and ability to convey complex
legal issues in clear and concise business terms - Ability to prioritize work flow, work independently and efficiently
- Strong and effective professional communication skills, both written and verbal
- Detail-oriented with excellent legal judgment, strong organizational skills and proven ability
to deliver creative, thoughtful, and business-oriented results - Ability to solve problems in a diplomatic, approachable, and practical manner
Education Experience: - J.D. degree from an A.B.A. accredited law school, distinctive academic record
- Member in good standing of Illinois state bar, or ability to become a member under Illinois’
in-house counsel rules
Who we are:
- We Are One Team
- We Have a Bias for Action
- We Are Customer Obsessed
- We Take Extreme Ownership
- We Know Attitude Matters
FourKites®, the leader in AI-driven supply chain transformation for global enterprises and pioneer of real-time visibility, turns supply chain data into automated action. FourKites’ Intelligent Control Tower™ breaks down enterprise silos by creating a real-time digital twin of orders, shipments, inventory and assets. This comprehensive view, combined with AI-powered digital workers, enables companies to prevent disruptions, automate routine tasks, and optimize performance across As the leader in AI-driven supply chain transformation, FourKites pioneered the Intelligent Control Tower™ powered by the world’s largest real-time visibility network. Our platform creates comprehensive digital twins of your supply chain with AI-powered digital workers to automate resolution, improve collaboration and drive outcomes across all stakeholders. Unlike traditional control towers, we enable true real-time execution and intelligent fulfillment, transforming both your supply and customer (edited)
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