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VAST Data is revolutionizing the data infrastructure landscape by enabling organizations to unlock radical intelligence and utility through innovative, simple, and transparent solutions. We’re on a mission to build the only data platform that can match the ambition of AI-era companies, and we need exceptional talent to help us achieve our vision.

Summary

We are looking for an ambitious, hands-on and proactive associate legal counsel to join our legal team. This role is ideal for an individual who enjoys advising on and negotiating various commercial contracts, has a strong desire to learn and develop their negotiation skills as they grow within this role, and can thrive in a fast-paced environment. Specific duties and responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

Responsibilities

Reviewing, drafting and negotiating various standard and non-standard contracts such as confidentiality agreements, evaluation agreements in support of the business needs and initiatives.
Managing the entire contract lifecycle of NDAs and the Evaluation agreements starting from initial drafting and negotiation to execution.
Provide legal support to the senior lawyers of the Legal Team with vendor agreements, marketing agreements and all channel partner agreements.
Work with internal key stakeholders on various topics including commercial terms and required contract approvals.
Identify commercial, legal and compliance risks arising from existing and contemplated commercial transactions and initiatives.
Monitoring legal, legislative and regulatory trends applicable to the business (i.e. data privacy, security and data protection laws).
Reporting matters as required to the Legal Director
Assisting with legal and compliance projects as requested.
Coordinating the signature process for all contractual documents.
Maintaining the filing of all contractual documents.

Requirements

Law degree from an accredited law school and active license to practice law
Minimum of 1 year of relevant legal experience in a similar role
Excellent written and oral, negotiation and communication skills
Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and prioritize high priority tasks
High level of attention to detail with excellent organization skills, and ability to work independently and also to be part of a team.
Prior in-house experience in a fast-paced environment working to tight deadlines
Experience in a high-growth technology company is a plus, as the ideal candidate will be adaptable and familiar with the fast-paced nature of the tech industry.
Enthusiastic and self-motivated with strong problem-solving skills and a willing helpful attitude

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