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.
Samsung SDS is the digital arm of the Samsung group and a global provider of cloud and digital transformation innovations. Samsung SDS delivers enterprise-grade solutions and services in cloud, secure mobility, analytics / AI, digital marketing and digital workspace. We enable our customers in government, financial services, healthcare, and other industries to drive business in a hyper-connected economy helping them to increase productivity, safeguard assets, and make smarter decisions.
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
- Wellness program
- Parental leave
- 401K match and savings plan
- Flexible spending accounts
- Life insurance
- Paid Holidays
- Paid Time off
- Additional benefits
Samsung SDS America, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, marital status, genetic information, medical condition, or any other characteristic protected by law.
Skills Required
- Juris Doctor degree from an ABA-accredited law school
- Active license to practice law or ability to meet New Jersey in-house admission requirements
- At least one year of experience as in-house counsel or a law firm associate
- Experience drafting contracts for technology or other commercial transactions
- Strong project management skills and attention to detail
- Ability to manage competing priorities successfully
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
What We Do
Samsung SDS America is a global provider of IT services, cloud computing, digital logistics, and enterprise digital transformation solutions. They operate in IT Service and Logistics segments, offering consulting, system design, integration, and global logistics services.
