EcoVadis

Corporate Lawyer (Legal Counsel Expert)

EcoVadis$135K — $160K *
US-AnywhereRemote in Washington, DC
Legal & Accounting
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Juris Doctor (J.D.) from an ABA accredited law school
  • 10 years as a U.S. transactional lawyer with 3 years in SaaS negotiations
  • Active license to practice law in the U.S.
  • Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills
  • Strong negotiation and contract drafting abilities

Responsibilities

  • Provide legal advice as the lead for legal requests
  • Guide Sales on contract risks and commercial solutions
  • Draft, review, and negotiate various commercial agreements
  • Maintain contract templates and oversee approval workflows
  • Train the Americas Sales Team on legal matters
  • Monitor regulatory changes affecting EcoVadis and provide recommendations
  • Coordinate support from external legal counsel

Benefits

  • Support with office and IT equipment
  • Flexible working hours
  • Wellness allowance for physical and mental wellbeing
  • Access to professional mental health support
  • Referral bonus policy
  • Opportunities for learning and development
  • Participation in sustainability events and community involvement
  • Peer recognition program
  • Employee-led resource groups
  • Robust 401K matching program
  • Comprehensive medical coverage for employees and dependents including health, vision, and dental
  • Monthly allowance for electricity and internet
  • Hybrid work environment (from office or home)
Full Job Description
As a key member of the EcoVadis Legal Team, the Legal Counsel Expert reports to the Head of Legal. You will provide legal support for transactional, compliance, and governance matters, acting as a trusted advisor to business stakeholders across the organization. Scope of duties and responsibilities • Provide legal advice, serving as lead lawyer on legal requests • Provide legal guidance on contract risks and commercial solutions, helping Sales team identify appropriate approaches while balancing business objectives and legal requirements • Draft, review and negotiate a wide range of commercial agreements, including SaaS agreements, contract addenda, NDAs, termination letters and other customer - facing document • Maintain contract templates, oversee internal approval workflows, and collaborate with insurance brokers on contractual endorsements • Provide ongoing training and training sessions to the Americas Sales Team on legal matters • Monitor regulatory developments impacting EcoVadis business, assess potential implications and risks, and provide timely updates and recommendations on actions needed to address upcoming requirements • Coordinate external legal counsel support • Perform other duties as reasonably needed and directed by Senior Management Qualifications • Juris Doctor (J.D.) from an American Bar Association accredited law school • 10 years of experience as a U.S. practicing transactional lawyer, including at least 3 years of SaaS negotiations • Active license to practice law in the United States • Excellent interpersonal, verbal, and written communication, negotiation and contract drafting skills, including the ability to correspond professionally and be approachable with legal advice tailored appropriately to the audience, both across EcoVadis and with contracting counterparty legal representatives Additional Information • Beginning: ASAP • Location: Anywhere in the US In return for your expertise and energy, we offer: • Support with all the necessary office and IT equipment • Flexible working hours • Wellness allowance for mental and physical wellbeing • Access to professional mental health support • Referral bonus policy • Learning and development • Sustainability events and community involvement • Peer recognition program • Employee-led resource groups • Great 401K matching program • Medical coverage benefits for you and your dependents including health, vision and dental • Monthly Allowance for electricity and Internet • Hybrid work organization (from the office or from home) Don't fit all the criteria but still think you'd be a good candidate? Please apply anyway to give our hiring team the opportunity to assess your skills and to learn more about what you could bring to EcoVadis. We're interested in hiring capable people, regardless of professional and educational background.

About EcoVadis

EcoVadis is a provider of sustainability ratings for global supply chains. The company's platform helps businesses assess the environmental and social performance of their suppliers, and provides them with tools to improve their sustainability practices. EcoVadis works with companies in a variety of industries, including automotive, consumer goods, and technology. The company was founded in 2007 and is headquartered in Paris, France.
Learn more about EcoVadis
Size
500 employees
Industry
Founded
2007

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