Legal Counsel

Check Point Software Technologies

$95K — $115K *
Legal & Accounting
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 2+ years of experience in commercial or hi-tech law
  • JD from an accredited law school
  • Familiar with standard contract terms for sales of products and software
  • Experience in supporting Marketing or Sales teams
  • Effective verbal and written communication skills
  • Experience in cybersecurity and export regulations is a plus
  • Proficient in MS Word and Excel
  • Excellent contract negotiation and development skills
  • Eligibility to work in the US without sponsorship.

Responsibilities

  • Master the entire contracting cycle, infusing legal expertise into various agreements
  • Negotiate standard and personalized contracts with clients for mutually beneficial outcomes
  • Provide guidance to HR to ensure employment practices comply with legal standards
  • Support litigation efforts, leveraging strategic thinking to handle disputes
  • Collaborate with Sales, Finance, Marketing, and HR for a comprehensive understanding of business needs
  • Identify potential legal risks proactively to safeguard the organization’s interests
  • Foster teamwork among legal professionals to address challenges and celebrate successes.

Benefits

  • Opportunity for dynamic collaboration across multiple departments
  • Engagement with a passionate team of legal professionals
  • Ability to impact policy and practices within the organization
  • Involvement in exciting legal challenges and innovations
  • Support for continued legal learning and professional development.
Full Job Description
Job Description

Responsibilities that Keep You on Your Toes:

Master the Contracting Cycle: You will take charge of the entire contracting cycle, injecting your legal expertise into sales contracts and a variety of other agreements, such as purchasing and marketing deals. Get ready to showcase your negotiation skills and creativity!

Thrilling Negotiations: Put your persuasive powers to work as you negotiate both standard contracts and personalized agreements with our esteemed clients. Your ability to find win-win solutions will be pivotal in shaping our partnerships.

Empower Our Team: You will provide invaluable guidance to our HR department, ensuring that our employment practices are compliant, fair, and in line with legal standards. You will play a crucial role in shaping our employee experience.

Legal Warrior: Prepare to embrace the challenge of litigation support. Your sharp legal mind and strategic thinking will be instrumental in handling legal disputes and safeguarding our organization's interests.

Why You'll Love Working with Us:

Dynamic Collaboration: By collaborating closely with teams from Sales, Finance, Marketing, and HR, you will develop a deep understanding of our business and have the opportunity to make a lasting impact on our success.

Team Spirit: Join a dedicated and passionate team of legal professionals who thrive on teamwork. Together, we will conquer legal challenges and celebrate our achievements.

Risk Taker Extraordinaire: As a legal expert, you will play a pivotal role in identifying potential legal risks that could impact our organization. Your keen eye for detail and proactive approach will be highly valued.

If you are a dedicated team player with an unwavering commitment to excellence and a thirst for exciting legal challenges, we want you on our team! Join us on this thrilling journey as we shape the future of legal counsel at Check Point Software.

Qualifications
  • 2+ years of experience in commercial/hi-tech law
  • JD from an accredited law school.
  • Familiarity with standard contract terms and conditions for sales of product and software.
  • Experience supporting Marketing or Sales.
  • Demonstrate effective verbal and written skills.
  • Cybersecurity experience a plus
  • Export regulations experience a plus
  • Working knowledge of MS Word and Excel.
  • Excellent contract development and negotiation skills.
  • Must be eligible to work in the US without sponsorship from an employer now or in the future.

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