AddressZoomies help people stay connected so they can get more done together. We’ve built a best in class unified communications platform and today help people communicate better around the world. We’re problem-solvers working at a fast pace to design solutions with our customers and users in mind. Here, you’ll work across teams to deliver impactful projects that are changing the way people communicate and enjoy opportunities to advance your career in a diverse and inclusive environment.
What you can expect
Zoom is looking for a Senior Commercial Counsel to join our award-winning and dynamic-legal team. This role is a great opportunity for a lawyer with a passion for technology, excellent problem-solving skills, and an ability to thrive in a cutting-edge environment. The primary responsibility will be to review, draft, advise, and negotiate complex customer-facing technology contracts. In addition, the position will be called upon to provide a variety of other general commercial legal services to the organization and its constituents. The ideal candidate will have excellent communication skills to interface with the sales team, cross-functional teams, and external customers. This position reports to Sr. Commercial Counsel (Manager).
Responsibilities
Review, draft, and negotiate SaaS master subscription agreements, master services agreements, data processing addendums and agreements, professional services agreements, statements of work, service schedules, support and service level terms, and other legal documentation.
Provide legal and business advice to the organization with a primary focus on SaaS agreements and cloud-subscription agreements.
Ensure that all contracts are consistent with internal corporate policies, revenue recognition requirements, processes, and risk tolerances.
Lead strategic and cross functional projects in support of the Commercial Legal Team to achieve legal and business objectives.
Work cross-functionally to draft commercial terms for new products and services.
Assist with the creation of contract templates, playbooks, guides, and policies.
Become a trusted advisor and business partner across the company by assisting and advising the business and internal constituents.
What we’re looking for
15 + years combined experience (which may be a combination of law firm and in-house legal department experience, with experience in a fast-paced US technology company preferrable).
Law Degree from an accredited institution.
Active license to practice law in at least one EU/UK jurisdiction and able to provide legal advice under applicable rules.
Fluency in another language (Spanish, French, Arabic) is an advantage.
Excellent negotiation, drafting, and communication skills with the ability to support sales departments and an ability to lead diverse teams through complex and time-sensitive negotiations and projects.
Proven track record of identifying, creating, and implementing contract process improvements.
Experience supporting SaaS or cloud organizations and related revenue recognition concepts and issues.
Experience with data privacy and security laws and related contract provisions.
Ability to manage multiple clients’ demands and projects with shifting priorities in a fast paced and dynamic environment.
Ability to communicate effectively, empathize with others, and resolve conflicts or disagreements.
Highly responsive with a service-oriented attitude with the ability to give succinct, commercially-driven legal advice.
Ways of Working
Our structured hybrid approach is centered around our offices and remote work environments. The work style of each role, Hybrid, Remote, or In-Person is indicated in the job description/posting.
Benefits
As part of our award-winning workplace culture and commitment to delivering happiness, our benefits program offers a variety of perks, benefits, and options to help employees maintain their physical, mental, emotional, and financial health; support work-life balance; and contribute to their community in meaningful ways. Click Learn for more information.
About Us
Zoomies help people stay connected so they can get more done together. We set out to build the best collaboration platform for the enterprise, and today help people communicate better with products like Zoom Contact Center, Zoom Phone, Zoom Events, Zoom Apps, Zoom Rooms, and Zoom Webinars.
We’re problem-solvers, working at a fast pace to design solutions with our customers and users in mind. Here, you’ll work across teams to deliver impactful projects that are changing the way people communicate and enjoy opportunities to advance your career in a diverse, inclusive environment.
Our Commitment
We believe that the unique contributions of all Zoomies is the driver of our success. To make sure that our products and culture continue to incorporate everyone's perspectives and experience we never discriminate on the basis of race, religion, national origin, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age, or marital, veteran, or disability status. Zoom is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and is an affirmative action employer. All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.
We welcome people of different backgrounds, experiences, abilities and perspectives including qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records and any qualified applicants requiring reasonable accommodations in accordance with the law. If you need any assistance or accommodations due to a medical condition, or if you need assistance accessing our website or completing the application process, please let us know by emailing us at careers@zoom.us.
