Associate Corporate Counsel (Dutch or German Speaker)
JTJ Group
Durban, KwaZulu-Natal
Permanent
Full-time
1 month ago
Associate Corporate Counsel (Dutch or German Speaker) - DurbanFull job descriptionABOUT DIGICERTWe're a leading, global security authority that's disrupting our own category. Our encryption is trusted by the major ecommerce brands, the world's largest companies, the major cloud providers, entire country financial systems, entire internets of things and even down to the little things like surgically embedded pacemakers. We help companies put trust-and abstract idea-to work. That's digital trust for the real world. JOB DESCRIPTIONAs Associate Corporate Counsel (Commercial Contracts), you will report directly to another attorney on the customer contracts team and be responsible to structure, draft, and negotiate complicated technology, distribution, licensing, and other commercial agreements, and provide legal support to the Sales team. Some travel may be required. This is a remote position. WHAT YOU WILL DO:Draft and negotiate technology agreements, including software as a service (SaaS) agreements and software license agreementsWork with partnership teams to negotiate and document partner/distribution relationshipsNegotiate ancillary agreements, such as NDAs, privacy agreements, and security agreementsReview and revise various form agreementsEnsure contractual compliance with industry standards and technical product requirementsSupport, build positive relationships with, and provide legal guidance to internal business teamsWork collaboratively to identify and implement process improvements and support updates to internal playbooks and templatesManage and meet internal SLAs, and help juggle priorities in a fast-moving environmentOwn specific legal projects and develop subject matter expertise regarding legal issues faced by the customer contracts team and internal business partners WHAT YOU WILL HAVE:Fluent in Dutch or German (written and verbal) and professional working proficiency in English (essential)Bachelor of Laws (LLB) or equivalentAdmitted attorney (and in good standing) in South Africa2-4 years relevant post admission experienceExperience with contract negotiation, interpretation, and administrationExcellent business acumen, well-developed, pragmatic problem-solving abilities, and high emotional intelligenceStrong work ethic, a "hands on" mentality, accountability, and the ability to work in a fast-paced, ever-evolving business environment while juggling and prioritizing multiple projects at the same timeEthical, adaptable, flexible, and comfortable with uncertainty and ambiguityDesire to take on greater responsibility as experience is gained and skills are further developedKeen diplomatic instincts and customer service mentalityAbility to work independently, employ good judgment, act with integrity, take ownership, and seek advice when necessaryThis role may require some travel PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONSExperience at a reputable regional, national, or international law firmExperience working in-house for a tech companyKnowledge or experience in data security and privacy SOME DIGICERT BENEFITSProvident FundMedical Aid + Gap CoverEmployee Assistance ProgramEducation Support ProgramGym ReimbursementLife InsuranceDisability InsuranceSabbatical
