Legal Counsel at NICE Systems, Inc. in Sandy, Utah

Job Description:

At NICE, we don't limit our challenges. We challenge our limits. Always. We're ambitious. We're game changers. And we play to win. We set the highest standards and execute beyond them. And if you're like us, we can offer you the ultimate career opportunity that will light a fire within you.

So, what's the role all about?

We are looking for an experienced commercial and technology Legal Counsel to lead commercial and technology transactions and initiatives in support of NICE's business objectives. You will play a key role in NICE's sales growth in the Americas, with a focus on enterprise cloud transactions. The role will require legal expertise in cloud technology transactions across a variety of industries and markets. We will value your experience with data privacy law and security, as well as your knowledge of global SaaS industry trends. You will contribute to global initiatives, process improvements, and playbooks to help NICE scale for growth and improve contracting processes. This role will report to the Associate General Counsel for NICE Americas and can be based in one of the following NICE office locations on a hybrid (2 days per week in office) basis: Hoboken, NJ; Richardson, TX.

How will you make an impact?

• Lead complex commercial transactions across sales, product, and procurement functions;
• Serve as a legal representative on a number of cross-functional teams that drive NICE's strategy and business objectives;
• Build strong internal and external relationships while balancing the needs of NICE's business strategy and priorities;
• Provide deep knowledge of relevant aspects of United States and international laws concerning commercial terms, including data privacy and cybersecurity;
• Draft and negotiate outbound sales-related contracts, including SaaS, software license, strategic alliance, BPO, and OEM contracts;
• Anticipate changes to, and advise on, relevant laws impacting NICE's commercial activities and its customers;
• Provide continuous improvement of standard form agreements, playbooks, contract templates, and legal processes;
• Effectively advise, educate, and train on, and assist in, the enforcement of NICE's corporate policies and compliance programs;
• Implement initiatives that advance NICE's business including NICE's priorities and global strategy; and
• Perform other legal responsibilities as requested from time to time

• Law degree with excellent academic credentials
• 3+ years as a licensed practicing attorney with at least 1 year experience in outbound (i.e., sales) SaaS, cloud computing, and enterprise software transactions
• Active license to practice law in any U.S. state
• Substantive transaction experience with complex contract and/or licensing agreements, working with partners and experience working in fast-paced technology companies
• Experience in compliance, data security, privacy, and intellectual property matters, and a strong working knowledge of data protection laws and trends
• In-house experience strongly desired and previous experience in the legal department of a U.S. publicly traded company preferred

Join an ever-growing, market-disrupting, global company where the teams-comprised of the best of the best-work in a fast-paced, collaborative, and creative environment! As the market leader, every day at NICE is a chance to learn and grow, and there are endless internal career opportunities across multiple roles, disciplines, domains, and locations. If you are passionate, innovative, and excited to raise the bar constantly, you may just be our next NICEr!

Enjoy NICE-FLEX!

At NICE, we work according to the NICE-FLEX hybrid model, which enables maximum flexibility: 2 days working from the office and 3 days of remote work, each week. Naturally, office days focus on face-to-face meetings, where teamwork and collaborative thinking generate innovation, new ideas, and a vibrant, interactive atmosphere.

Requisition ID: 5572Reporting into: Director, Associate Counsel
Role Type: Individual Contributor

About NICE

NICELtd. (NASDAQ: NICE)software products are used by 25,000+ global businesses, including 85 of the Fortune 100 corporations, to deliver extraordinary customer experiences,fight financial crimeand ensure public safety.Every day, NICE software managesmore than120 million customer interactions and monitors3+billion financial transactions.

Known as an innovation powerhouse that excels in AI, cloud and digital, NICE is consistently recognized as the market leader in its domains, with over 8,500 employees across 30+ countries.

NICE is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, marital status, ancestry, neurotype, physical or mental disability, veteran status, gender identity, sexual orientation or any other category protected by law.