The Corporate Counsel's responsibilities include preparing contracts as well as preparing, reviewing, and negotiating a variety of other legal agreements. This position serves as a primary point of contact with internal and external parties in relation to customer contracts, negotiation of customer contracts, compliance issues, and other legal support.
*** We are currently in a hybrid schedule, 2 days on campus and 3 days WFH. ***
This position is located in our Cleveland, Ohio (USA) Headquarters.

Responsibilities:

• Draft, prepare, and review customer, supplier, and vendor contracts.
• Support the company’s sales staff and other internal departments with contract-related issues.
• Assist with inquiries regarding contract terms and liaise with key internal and external constituents (via phone, Zoom, Slack, and email) to discuss contract status and revisions.
• Support the continuous improvement of standard forms, contract terms, and legal processes.
• Perform legal research on critical areas such as accessibility, intellectual property, and privacy.
• Create and maintain documentation, memos, and other resources related to legal processes and company policies, e.g., privacy policies, terms & conditions, and EULAs.
• Assist with the preparation and responses to Requests for Proposals (RFPs) and Requests for Information (RFIs) and similar.
• Maintain confidentiality at all times and disperse information on a strictly need to know basis.

Requirements:

• Law Degree from an accredited law school.
• Member of a state bar in good standing.
• 0 - 3 years’ experience as corporate counsel (or similar role) at a technology company or in a law firm with transactional, business law, and licensing experience.
• Familiarity with the following areas: intellectual property, digital media, digital distribution, U.S. government contracting, and vendor contracts.
• Critical thinker who possesses a strong business acumen and excellent judgment.
• Must be able to work independently, manage multiple priorities, and pivot between responsibilities in a fast-paced, high-growth environment.
• Proficiency with the Microsoft Office suite.
• Well organized with strong attention to detail.

What’s Next:

As you’ve probably guessed, OverDrive is a place that values individuality and variety. We don’t want you to be like everyone else, we don’t even want you to be like us—we want you to be like you! So, if you're interested in joining the OverDrive team, apply below and tell us what inspires you about OverDrive and why you think you are perfect for our team.
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