Contracts Counsel

About Us

At Netwrix, our mission is to revolutionize data security by placing identity at the core - providing unparalleled visibility and control. Engineered and supported by over 900 highly talented, motivated employees and hundreds of trusted partners in nearly every geography, Netwrix solutions are relied upon daily by security professionals across more than 15,000 organizations in over 100 countries around the world.

Over the past two decades, Netwrix has expanded its market presence through innovation, organic growth, and strategic acquisitions, and are proud to be backed by renowned private equity firms, TA Associates and Centerbridge Partners. Netwrix maintains a global presence, fostering a remote-first work environment while encouraging and facilitating frequent face-to-face interaction with colleagues, customers, and partners.

Position Overview

Netwrix is looking for a seasoned Contracts Counsel to join our legal team.   

What You Will Do:

• Support the Director of Legal/Corporate Counsel and Contract Administrator in advanced contract and contract-related activities
• Negotiate intellectual property and information technology software licensing contracts
• Identify and assess legal and business risks, and escalate issues to in-house counsel as needed
• Review, draft and negotiate non-routine contractual provisions in nondisclosure agreements, software licensing agreements, channel agreements, service agreements, statements of work, and amendments
• Manage version control of all assigned contracts
• Partner with Director of Legal/Corporate Counsel and business teams at all levels and across multiple functions to effectively identify and remedy contractual process issues
• Work with Director of Legal/Corporate Counsel to advise business partners on potential legal risks while providing creative solution to support business goals
• Support in-house counsel with special projects as needed.

The Contracts Counsel is responsible for the following:

• Own advanced contract and contract-related activities, both for commercial contracts and procurement contracts.
• Manage one (1) or more counsel or non-counsel contract support personnel.
• Negotiate intellectual property and information technology software licensing contracts, including End User License Agreements and Cloud Services Agreements.
• Identify and assess legal and business risks and escalate issues to in-house counsel as needed.
• Review, draft and negotiate non-routine contractual provisions in nondisclosure agreements, software licensing agreements, channel agreements, statements of work, and amendments.
• Manage version control of all assigned contracts.
• Partner with Director of Legal/Corporate Counsel and business teams at all levels and across multiple functions to effectively identify and remedy contractual process issues.
• Work with Director of Legal/Corporate Counsel to advise business partners on potential legal risks while providing creative solutions to support business goals.
• Support in-house counsel with special projects as needed.

You are a strong fit for this role if you have:

• 2-5 years’ experience with negotiating software contracts in a law firm and/or in-house setting, preferably with a focus on commercial negotiation, privacy, and data security (US and global privacy and security regulations).
• Excellent contract review, drafting and negotiation skills.
• Experience reviewing and drafting complex contract terms and conditions including software licensing, indemnification and limitation of liability, data security, confidentiality, and termination rights.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills with ability to communicate with legal and business partners at all levels.
• Extremely organized, thorough, and accurate with excellent attention to detail.
• Ability to prioritize and manage multiple tasks and work streams to meet deadlines.
• Team player with strong relationship-building skills.
• Positive attitude with desire and initiative to develop and take on additional responsibilities.
• Ability to conduct at work in an ethical, honest, professional, and confidential manner.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office 365 (Outlook, Word, PowerPoint, and Excel), Adobe Acrobat, SharePoint.  Lexion experience preferred. 

Why You’ll Love Working at Netwrix:

• Unlimited PTO
• Excellent Health Benefits
• Paid Parental Leave
• Wellness Programs (walking challenges, virtual yoga classes, and virtual stretching exercises)
• On the Go Training Sessions on Topics that Matter
• Team Oriented and Collaborative Colleagues
• Casual and Innovative Work Environment
• Opportunities for Career Advancement
• Regular Town Hall to Keep You Informed

All Told…We’re a Culture that Truly Cares About our Employees, and Their Voice to Help Us Thrive! We welcome people across all different backgrounds and experiences and look forward to hearing from you!