Syniverse is the world’s most connected company. Whether we’re developing the technology that enables intelligent cars to safely react to traffic changes or freeing travelers to explore by keeping their devices online wherever they go, we believe in leading the world forward. Which is why we work with some of the world’s most recognized brands. Eight of the top 10 banks. Four of the top 5 global technology companies. Over 900 communications providers. And how we’re able to provide our incredible talent with an innovative culture and great benefits.
Who We're Looking For
General SummaryThis position reports directly to a senior level managing attorney and is responsible for providing basic legal analysis and advice across a broad range of legal issues of minimal to moderate complexity under general managing attorney supervision to the various functional departments of the company and provides basic legal services as required. This role requires a good working knowledge of common law legal concepts with respect to contract law and general contract drafting procedures.
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Some of What You'll Do
Principal Duties and Responsibilities:
• • Review and respond to internal commercial contract requests for new contracts, amendments to existing contracts, or other documents, which will require:
• Review any exceptions or modifications to standard commercial contracts, effectively negotiate basic to moderately complex terms and conditions with customers or vendors to address and resolve concerns and minimize corporate exposure with assistance from senior legal counsel as necessary.
• Identify issues of general scope requiring basic legal review and timely coordinate with internal functional departments (e.g., Sales, Product Management, Customer Service, Finance, etc.) as appropriate, and managing attorney, as needed.
• Provide a point of contact for Sales and other Syniverse personnel with regard to contract and other document and business issues.
• Ensure the accuracy of the company’s commercial contracts, amendments and renewals for assigned area of responsibility.
• Assist with drafting legal responses to customer Request for Proposals.
Perform the following:
• Prepare basic correspondence, contract file documentation, and internal memoranda for review by Legal management.
• Handle ad hoc contract-related work assignments from Legal management.
Job Requirements:
• Law degree, preferably Master’s degree
• 2+ years of commercial transactional law practice (in-house experience is a plus).
• Ability to read, interpret, draft, modify and negotiate legal documents, analyze legal situations, and assist senior counsel as assigned.
• Good business judgment and acumen.
• Strong interpersonal skills.
• Good verbal and written communication skills, including basic negotiation skills.
• Ability to balance basic legal liability issues and commercial interests of the business.
• Ability to successfully facilitate basic business deals with minimal impacts on revenue.
• Strong personal computer skills.
• Ability to manage a large workload with daily supervision and effectively prioritize workload and work concurrently on various matters of basic legal complexity.
• Decisive, well organized, efficient and detail oriented.
• Demonstrated analytical, conceptual and problem-solving skills.
• Enthusiastic, ambitious and friendly self-starter.
• Must work efficiently and effectively in an extremely fast-paced environment.
The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this job. It is not designed to be utilized as a comprehensive list of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job.
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Why You Should Join Us
Join us as we write a new chapter, guided by world-class leadership. Come be a part of an exciting and growing organization where we offer a competitive total compensation, flexible/remote work and with a leadership team committed to fostering an inclusive, collaborative, and transparent organizational culture.
At Syniverse connectedness is at the core of our business. We believe diversity, equity, and inclusion among our employees is crucial to our success as a global company as we seek to recruit, develop, and retain the most talented people who want to help us connect the world.
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Pay Transparency
In accordance with applicable pay transparency requirements, Syniverse will provide information regarding the salary range or compensation for this position during the recruitment process and prior to any compensation discussions.
Skills Required
- JD degree from an accredited U.S. law school
- Membership in good standing with the Florida Bar or approved in-house counsel status from the Florida Bar
- 2+ years of commercial transactional law practice
- Ability to read, interpret, draft, modify, and negotiate legal documents
- Ability to analyze legal situations and assist senior counsel
- Good business judgment and acumen
- Strong interpersonal skills
- Good verbal and written communication skills, including basic negotiation skills
- Ability to balance legal liability issues with commercial interests
- Ability to facilitate business deals with minimal revenue impact
- Strong personal computer skills
- Ability to manage a large workload and prioritize multiple matters
- Decisive, organized, efficient, and detail-oriented
- Analytical, conceptual, and problem-solving skills
- Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment
- In-house legal experience
What We Do
Syniverse is the world’s most connected company, revolutionizing how businesses connect, engage, and exchange with their customers. For decades, we’ve delivered the innovative software and services that transform mobile experiences and power the planet. Our secure global network reaches almost every person and device on Earth. Our communications platform is industry-recognized as the best of its kind. And each year, we process over $35 billion in transactions, revolutionizing how goods and services are exchanged. Which is why the most recognizable brands — nearly every mobile communications provider, the largest global banks, the world’s biggest tech companies, and thousands more — rely on us to shape their future. Thank you for connecting with Syniverse on LinkedIn. Our LinkedIn page is designed to be an environment where members can engage in respectful and encouraging conversation. All comments – whether in agreement or not – are welcomed and encouraged to foster lively conversation. Accordingly, when responding to a post, we ask that you keep your response respectful, and while we may not be able to monitor every post, please be aware that we reserve the right to remove posts and all material deemed inappropriate, at our discretion. This includes, but is not limited to, abusive, threatening, offensive, hateful, derogatory, spam, fraudulent, deceptive, disruptive, and marketing messages and content. Any violation of these rules may result in being banned, at our discretion.
