Active license to practice law or in-house admission eligibility in New Jersey
1+ years of experience in-house or as an associate at a law firm
Strong project management skills
Keen attention to detail
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Experience in technology or commercial contract drafting
Responsibilities
Draft, review, and negotiate various technology and commercial agreements
Counsel internal teams on legal aspects of technology services and privacy laws
Provide support to internal departments including Finance, Marketing, and HR
Assist with corporate governance and filings
Handle ad-hoc legal tasks and research projects
Prepare reports for headquarters' Legal team in Korea
Benefits
Top-notch medical, dental, vision, and prescription coverage
Wellness program
Parental leave
401K match and savings plan
Flexible spending accounts
Life insurance
Paid holidays
Paid time off
Additional benefits
Full Job Description
Samsung SDS America is looking for a corporate attorney to join our Legal Team. In this role you will work on a variety of technology transactions while supporting senior attorneys in the team and handling special projects as they arise. You will report directly to the General Counsel, providing a wide array of legal services and guidance.
The ideal candidate is a ready-to-learn, self-starting attorney that seeks to build a long-term in-house career in a global technology company, takes a holistic approach to business-oriented problem solving, and embodies high standards of ethics and accountability. High emotional intelligence and intellectual curiosity are additional qualities that will help you to be successful in this role.
Responsibilities:
Draft, review, and negotiate service agreements, statements of work, and other technology and general commercial agreements under the guidance of senior attorneys
Counsel internal business teams on (i) legal issues relating to the development and provision of managed cloud, IT security, email marketing, content management, and consulting services and (ii) U.S., Canadian, and European privacy laws
Provide legal support to various internal departments, including Finance, Marketing, and HR
Assist with corporate governance matters and oversee related filings
Assist with ad-hoc tasks and legal research projects
Prepare reports for HQ's Legal team in Korea as needed
Requirements
JD from an ABA Accredited Law School
Active license to practice law and/or capable of meeting in-house admission requirements in New Jersey
1+ years of experience as in-house counsel or an associate at a law firm
Strong project management skills and a keen attention to detail
Ability to successfully manage competing priorities
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Experience with drafting contracts for technology or other commercial transactions
Benefits
Samsung SDSA offers a comprehensive suite of programs to support our employees:
Top-notch medical, dental, vision and prescription coverage
