Lead Contracts Counsel

STRATACACHE delivers in-store retail experience transformation and exceptional customer journeys through a wide array of marketing technology. Our solutions enable retailers to learn deeply about their customers shopping preferences and behaviors, delivering targeted promotional or task-based messaging on any digital display. With 3.3 million+ software activations globally, we power the biggest digital networks for the world’s largest brands. Across the STRATACACHE family of complementary Marketing Technology solution companies, we have the technology, expertise, and track record to bring retail innovation that delivers results. Learn more about the STRATACACHE family at www.stratacache.com or on Social Media at LinkedIn, Twitter, and Facebook!

STRATACACHE values our employees in addition to the opportunity to join a collaborative team and do interesting work, we offer competitive compensation to our employees. Our comprehensive offerings include major medical, dental, vision, and disability insurance options as well as Employee Benefit Time, matching 401K, corporate discounts, and an Employee Assistance Program. We'll be happy to tell you more during the interview process!

STRATACACHE is searching for a Lead Contracts Counsel. This incumbent is a key member of the corporation's executive team, responsible for overseeing all assigned legal matters within the organization. Reporting to the CEO, their primary role is to provide legal guidance and support to the company's management and ensure that the company operates within the boundaries of the law. The ideal candidate must have previous experience with software licensing and software managed services agreements. Additionally, the candidate will need to have prior experience and/or a comfort level with being the sole in-house counsel and be prepared to assist with a variety of legal tasks both in the US and abroad.

****Please note: This position is onsite located in Downtown Dayton, OH****

Core Responsibilities:

• Contracts and Agreements: Draft, review, and negotiate a wide range of contracts, including but not limited to: Vendor contracts, partnership agreements, licensing agreements, service agreements, and ensure that contracts comply with legal requirements and mitigate legal risks for the company.
• Litigation Management: Oversee all legal disputes and litigation involving the company, work with external counsel to develop litigation strategy, manage legal proceedings, mitigate legal risks, and minimize potential liabilities arising from litigation.
• Regulatory Compliance: Stay informed about changes in laws and regulations that may affect the company, develop and implement compliance programs to ensure adherence to relevant laws and regulations, and provide guidance on regulatory matters to relevant departments within the organization.
• Risk Management: Identify legal risks and develop strategies to mitigate them and implement risk management policies and procedures to protect the company's interests.

• Being the sole internal counsel for a group of companies
• Taking over for an incumbent who is retiring
• Opportunity to build the legal function
• Deal making experience for companies selling software (on premise, SaaS, Managed Services)
• Highly preferred candidate come from the Software Industry
• Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree from an accredited law school and admission to the bar in the jurisdiction where the company operates required.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience handling software related services and/or manage services contracts required.
• Prior experience practicing law, with significant experience in corporate law, contracts, and commercial transactions is required.
• Experience as sole in-house counsel and/or a smaller 2-3 person law firm is desired.
• International experience is desired (Canada, Mexico, and/or EMEA).
• Ability to operate autonomously with strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, fluid environment and manage multiple priorities simultaneously.
• A high level of integrity and ethical standards.

** IMPORTANT: For immediate consideration, please FULLY COMPLETE & SIGN our online application when applying!

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