Legal Counsel – Commercial

is a leader in AI-powered data security and management Aided by an extensive ecosystem of partners Cohesity makes it easy to secure protect manage and get value from data xe2x80x94 across the data center edge and cloud Cohesity helps organizations defend against cybersecurity threats with comprehensive data security and management capabilities including immutable backup snapshots AI-based threat detection monitoring for malicious behavior and rapid recovery at scale Weve been named a Leader by multiple analyst firms and have been for Innovation Product Strength and Simplicity in Design Join us on our mission to shape the future of our industry Ready to secure the future of data with CohesityCohesity is seeking an outstanding lawyer to be based in India with 5 years legal experience to join our International legal team We are looking for someone who is enthusiastic about technology and self-directed learning enjoys being challenged and uses sound judgement in ambiguity This position will support both our rapidly growing local India sales team and other international regions and as such requires flexibility to support time zones across the globe All candidates should be interested in experiencing a fast-paced fun and growing culture This lawyers responsibilities will include partnering effectively with sales deal management sales operations finance and our technical teams The successful candidate will also handle general contract and corporate matters as necessary and will work closely with other lawyers in the Cohesity legal team including the Chief Legal Officer HOW YOU LL SPEND YOUR TIME HERENegotiate and draft a high volume of complex technology sales and partnering transactions and a variety of other commercial contracts including confidentiality agreements license agreements data processing agreements professional services agreements assignments and amendmentsDevelop and implement legal efficiencies to support sales channel and business development teams and improve our contract processes and operationsImprove and create contract templates and negotiation playbooks and provide internal training to sales sales operations and legal operationsWork closely with sales leadership deal management and company leaders on strategic initiatives in support of all business verticals and customer-facing transactionsProvide proactive strategic advice regarding business and legal issues and risksWED LOVE TO TALK IF YOU HAVE MANY OF THE FOLLOWING5 years of law firm and or in-house legal work experience preferably focused on technology transactionsLaw degree from a recognized university and license to practice in India the United States or United Kingdom Exceptional candidates without a license to practice in one of these jurisdictions will also be consideredSpecific experience in a SaaS cloud computing enterprise software and data privacy is highly valued but not essentialAdept at interacting effectively in a highly customer satisfaction focused environmentAdept at partnering with sales colleagues in fast paced customer facing transactions demonstrated competencies as a critical thinker and proactive problem solver with a willingness to roll up his her sleeves to get into the details and drive creative solutionsExcellent oral written and interpersonal communication skillsDetail-oriented excellent organizational skills and ability to manage multiple transactions and projects simultaneously under deadline pressureDemonstrated exceptional judgment and integrity with the ability to think strategically and give practical advice appropriately weighing legal and business objectives Essential to Success Willingness to be flexible to support time zones across the worldAbility to thrive in situations that are rarely clear-cut or by-the-book This team is nimble and inventive being willing to go beyond your comfort zone is essential to success A strong team player who can work well with business colleagues in high pressure situationsCommitted to his or her personal growth and development by actively seeking feedback and responding with action Data Privacy Notice for Job Candidates For information on personal data processing please see our In-Office ExpectationsCohesity employees who are within a reasonable commute e g within a forty-five 45 minute average travel time work out of our core offices 2-3 days a week of their choosing