Corporate Attorney

Entrust is looking for an experienced and dynamic Corporate Attorney to join our customer-focused Identity Security legal.  

This role is perfect for a self-starter who thrives in a fast-paced, always evolving, collaborative environment while partnering with diverse teams across the business, to support the sale of cutting-edge AI-powered identity verification solutions. Not only will this role be pivotal in supporting the Americas Sales team for our Identity Security segment, a key focus of the role will also be advising on and negotiating complex strategic partner agreements, such as OEM agreements and other non-standard commercial agreements. If you’re excited to deliver exceptional client service and tackle complex, high-impact work at a global technology company, we’d love to have you join our team!

This will be a hybrid role based out of Entrust’s Shakopee, MN, headquarters, where the hiring manager and some key cross-functional stakeholders are based, and will work closely with some of our legal team members based out of our London office.

Responsibilities: 

·         Draft, review and negotiate a wide variety of commercial contracts in support of Entrust’s Identity Security segment in the Americas, including software and cloud-based agreements, professional services agreements, data protection agreements and other technology related agreements;

• Support strategic partnerships and go-to-market models, including negotiations with system integrators, managed service providers, and other commercially significant partnerships;
• Provide legal support and guidance to the global organization on a broad range of digital regulatory, compliance and ad-hoc matters as required;
• Lead legal team priority projects as may be assigned from time to time while effectively collaborating with other business and legal colleagues;

·         Work collaboratively across legal, sales, product, finance, procurement, compliance, information security, and other teams to coordinate resources and resolve issues in complex negotiations;

·         Develop a comprehensive understanding of the company’s business, products, and business practices in order to best serve the business;

Qualifications: 

Basic Qualifications  

·         Professional Background: JD from an accredited law school. Must be authorized and licensed to practice law in at least one state.

·         Experience: Minimum five years’ of relevant post qualified experience, with at least 2 years in an in-house corporate environment.

·         Work Authorization: Must be able to lawfully work within the US and have unrestricted work authorization for US.

·         Language Skills: Fluency in English (written and spoken) is required.

Preferred Qualifications and Approach: 

·         Commercial Acumen: Proven experience in interpreting, drafting and negotiating complex software and cloud/managed services technology agreements, including complex partnership agreements, for varied go-to-market models across multiple jurisdictions throughout the Americas.

• Communication: Exceptional communication and organizational skills, with the ability to think strategically and give practical and business-oriented advice.
• Time Management: Superior prioritization skills to efficiently manage a large volume and variety of commercial transactions in a fast-paced global environment.
• Flexibility: Approachable, adaptable and comfortable dealing with uncertain and ambiguous situations, with a creative problem-solving mindset and ability to work with cross-functional teams.
• Agile: Experience or interest in working for a fast moving, complex, technology company.

Compensation Range:

The anticipated starting base pay for this position is: $149,969-$219,955 per year (in the primary posting location). Actual compensation will be determined based on geographic location, education, skills and experience. This position is also eligible for the company’s discretionary annual incentive plan. In addition to your pay, Entrust offers eligible colleagues and their dependents comprehensive health and well-being programs which include medical, vision, dental, a generous 401(k) matching contribution, life and disability insurance, mental health coaching, virtual fitness programs, paid personal time off plus 12 paid holidays, parental leave and education reimbursement. Please speak with the recruiter for more details. Note: Benefit and Compensation programs are subject to eligibility requirements and other terms of the applicable plan or program. Entrust has the right to end, suspend or amend any of its plans at any time in whole or in part.

For US roles, or where applicable:

Entrust is an EEO/AA/Disabled/Veterans Employer

For Canadian roles, or where applicable:

Entrust values diversity and inclusion and we are committed to building a diverse workforce with wide perspectives and innovative ideas. We welcome applications from qualified individuals of all backgrounds, and we strive to provide an accessible experience for candidates of all abilities.

If you require an accommodation, contact accessibility@entrust.com.

Recruiter:

Steve Donahue

Steve.Donahue@entrust.com