Contracts Attorney

Role: Contracts Attorney

Department: Corporate

Location: Remote, Germany or United Kingdom (German Speaking)

Job Type: Full Time, Non-Exempt

Help us Shape the Future of Data

Anaconda is the world’s most popular data science platform. With more than 26 million users, the open source Anaconda Distribution is the easiest way to do data science and machine learning. We pioneered the use of Python for data science, champion its vibrant community, and continue to steward open-source projects that make tomorrow’s innovations possible. Our enterprise-grade solutions enable corporate, research, and academic institutions around the world to harness the power of open source for competitive advantage and groundbreaking research.

Anaconda is seeking people who want to play a role in shaping the future of enterprise machine learning, and data science. Candidates should be knowledgeable and capable, but always eager to learn more and to teach others. Overall, we strive to create a culture of ability and humility and an environment that is both relaxed and focused. We stress empathy and collaboration with our customers, open-source users, and each other. 

Here is why people love most about working here: We’re not just a company, we’re part of a movement. Our dedicated employees and user community are democratizing data science and creating and promoting open-source technologies for a better world, and our commercial offerings make it possible for enterprise users to leverage the most innovative output from open source in a secure, governed way.

Summary

Anaconda is seeking a talented Contracts Attorney to join our rapidly-growing company. This is an excellent opportunity for you to leverage your experience and skills and apply it to the world of data science and machine learning.

What You’ll Do:

• Manage contract workflow, from intake to obtaining signatures and provide contract lifecycle support to stakeholders
• Advise on customer negotiations, including commercial aspects of the deal structure 
• Partner with Sales to manage complex deal structure processes, close plans and timelines for high-priority deals 
• Serve as point of contact for cross functional partners for contractual matters, including responding to process and status questions
• Proactively draft, revise, redline, and negotiate contracts
• Collaborate with stakeholders to interpret contracts and drive resolution of disputes related to contractual provisions
• Ensure contracts are approved, amended and/or terminated in accordance with relevant Company policies
• Support audit requests from Finance
• Develop and/or revise policies related to contract workflow in coordination with management and other partners
• Manage corporate governance documentation including; minutes, board consents, and corporate filings
• Manage customer EULAs and Terms of Service for corporate website and work with Marketing to ensure version controls and proper reporting and compliance both domestically and internationally
• Work with outside counsel supporting Corporate governance and IP and trademark management
• Assist in improvement of knowledge and document management infrastructure
• Anticipate and guard against legal risks. Research and respond to questions that arise
• from daily business.
• Other Duties as assigned

What You Need:

• Master of Laws (LLM) Europe degree 
• Proficiency in German is highly preferred
• 2-4 years of relevant law firm or in-house experience as a Contracts Administrator or Attorney
• Attention to detail and the ability to multitask, remain flexible, proactive and resourceful and perform at a high level in a fast-paced, dynamic environment
• Experience with negotiating MSA’s, NDA’s, SLA’s, SOW’s or similar technology contracts with large enterprise customers 
• Experience with procurement processes and functions at other technology companies and a passion for improving legal operations and contracting processes
• Excellent verbal, written communication and comprehension skills
• Team player and effective communicator with all levels of management and cross functional organizations. 
• Team attitude: “I am not done, until WE are done”
• Embody our core values:  
• Ability & Humility
• Innovation & Action
• Empathy & Connection
• Care deeply about fostering an environment where people of all backgrounds and experiences can flourish 

What Will Make You Stand Out:

• Experience working in a fast-paced startup environment
• Experience working in a open source or data science-oriented company

Why You’ll Like Working Here:

• Unique opportunity to translate strong open source adoption and user enthusiasm into commercial product growth
• Dynamic company that rewards high performers
• On the cutting edge of enterprise application of data science, machine learning and AI
• Collaborative team environment that values multiple perspectives and clear thinking
• Employees-first culture
• Flexible working hours
• Health and Remote working reimbursement 
• Additional paid parental leave for fathers
• Pre-IPO stock options
• Open vacation policy and monthly company days off known as Snake Days (Minimum 42 days off)
• 100% remote and flexible working policy – we embrace this fully through how we operate as a company.

An Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.