Mimecast

Mimecast

Associate Commercial Counsel, Business Legal Team

United States of America - Massachusetts - Lexington

Sponsorship not specifiedDetected 30 days ago
ComplianceProcurementContract ManagementCommunicationProblem SolvingOrganizational Skills

About the role

  • By balancing legal risk with practical business judgment, this position plays a pivotal part in driving the company's growth and maintaining robust legal compliance in a dynamic, fast-paced environment.
  • This position entails strict adherence to all applicable privacy and security standards and regulations.
  • include the protection of information, upholding confidentiality, and conducting all activities in alignment with Mimecast's policies.

Responsibilities

  • Draft, review, and negotiate commercial agreements (customer, partner, vendor, and data privacy contracts).
  • Manage legal risk and ensure compliance with relevant laws, regulations, and Mimecast policies.
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams (sales, procurement, product, compliance, and finance) to support business objectives.
  • Develop and deliver training and guidance on legal topics, risk management, and contract best practices.
  • Contribute to the creation and refinement of legal templates, policies, and processes to drive operational efficiency.
  • Support dispute resolution and pre-litigation matters as needed.
  • Ability to manage multiple priorities and work effectively in a fast-paced, global environment.

Nice to have

  • Proficiency with legal technology tools and contract management systems is a plus.

Compensation

  • The base salary range for this position is $100,000−$150,000 plus benefits.
  • Our salary ranges are determined by role, level, and location with individual compensation also dependent on factors such as qualifications, experience, and skills.

Benefits

  • The position may also be eligible for incentive plans and additional benefits, in accordance with company policy and local regulations.

Company info

  • Commercial Counsel - Business Legal Team - Hybrid based in Lexington, MA
  • The Commercial Counsel - Business Legal Team, serves as a key legal advisor and business partner, providing expert guidance on a wide range of commercial, vendor, and compliance matters across the organization.
  • This role is responsible for drafting, reviewing, and negotiating commercial agreements-including customer, partner, vendor, and data privacy contracts-ensuring alignment with company risk tolerance and business objectives.
  • Acting as the first point of legal escalation for regional issues, the Commercial Counsel supports cross-functional initiatives, and contributes to the development of legal policies, training, and operational efficiencies.
  • your race, age, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, ability, marital status, nationality, or any other protected characteristic won't affect your application.
  • Due to certain obligations to our customers, an offer of employment will be subject to your successful completion of applicable background checks, conducted in accordance with local law.
  • It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment.

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