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Science Exchange is looking for an Associate Commercial Counsel or Contracts Manager to support the Corporate Counsel & Data Privacy Officer in providing legal services for the organization. The role entails interacting with internal and external customers on an as needed basis, performing administrative tasks in support of the Legal department; reviewing, revising, and in some cases negotiating a variety of commercial agreements; and conducting legal research. The Associate Commercial Counsel role will also be expected to provide sound, timely and useful legal advice related to commercial agreements and product improvements. This role will also assist with general legal operations including the creation of SOPs and legal tools, language audits, drafting amendments, compliance initiatives, and working cross-functionally on special projects. A background in compliance is preferred.

• Responsibilities:

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  • Review, revise, and negotiate commercial contracts in accordance with company standards

  • Liaise with internal/external stakeholders regarding document and deliverables requests

  • If appropriate to the role, provide legal guidance to internal customers on commercial matters

  • Conduct legal research

  • Assist the Corporate Counsel & Data Privacy Officer in drafting contracts, SOWs, amendments, and exhibits templates, as well as creating SOPs, policies, legal tools, and conducting language audits

  • Assist in the creation of in-house presentations and legal educational materials

  • Implement and maintain department process improvements, workflows, and document controls

  • File documents, maintain contract management system

  • Assist with legal analysis, and due diligence
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  Education and Experience:

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  • For either role, a J.D. and Bachelor's degree and law license to practice in at least one jurisdiction are required

  • 3 - 5 years of experience negotiating complex commercial contracts, including IP licensing

  • 3 - 5 years of experience drafting and negotiating a high volume and variety of commercial contracts, nondisclosure agreements, contract amendments and statements of work

  • Knowledge of privacy and state, federal, and foreign data protection laws is a plus

  • Strong legal drafting skills are a plus

  • Highly skilled in MS Office, G-Suite, Apple computer products, and DocuSign

  • Proficiency in salesforce.com or other contract management systems is a plus
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  Key Competencies:

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  • Strong organizational and project management skills: attention to detail and accuracy as well as time management

  • Issue-spotting, in-depth analysis, and problem-solving skills

  • Initiative, teamwork, and customer-service orientation are critical

  • Confidentiality, discretion, and high privacy awareness

  • Independent, with excellent judgment in collaborating with others

  • Strong affinity for, skill with, and ability to teach others about technology

  • Enjoy working in a fast-paced work environment

  • Excellent interpersonal skills and a commitment to professionalism and collegiality

  • Eagerness to build legal knowledge and skills in a variety of subject matter areas

  • Willingness to take on novel challenges as needed to support the company's success