Counsel - Transactions And Technology

Job Summary

The Counsel – Transactions and Technology will fill a newly created position as Acuity Brands expands its Law & Business Environment team. We are looking for a business-minded attorney with extensive experience in commercial transactions and technology. This role will collaborate with other members of the law and business environment team and with business partners to support sales and internal operations, including product sales, SaaS services, software licensing, supply chain, and professional services. This position will have exposure to senior members of management.

Key Tasks & Responsibilities (Essential Functions)

• Supporting mergers and acquisitions
• Training company employees on legal and compliance topics
• Reviewing, drafting and negotiating:
• General commercial agreements, including sourcing, distribution, sales, consulting, confidentiality and other agreements
• Technology sales and licensing agreements, both software (SaaS/on premises/SDKs/mobile/firmware) and hardware, primarily focusing on outbound sales contracts
• Development agreements, services agreements, and other contracts with technology partners
• Developing and managing outside counsel resources worldwide (as necessary)
• Working with internal business customers to improve processes, all with a focus on end-user satisfaction
• Providing transactional counseling for internal business customers

Experience (minimum experience required)

At least 5-7 years of experience in a law firm or corporation. Previous in-house experience in a manufacturing or technology company preferred. A JD from an accredited law school is required.

Skills:

• Solid general business perspective, as well as the ability to effectively manage risk, while pursuing company strategies.
• Ability to maintain professionalism under pressure.
• Ability to work independently, manage and prioritize projects and meet deadlines while handling multiple tasks with minimal supervision.
• Ability to work well in a fast-paced and dynamic business environment. erelationships with others.
• Strong sense of ownership of tasks and responsibilities.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Must have:
• Strong analytical, drafting, problem-solving, communication and negotiation skills.
• Ability to work well with clients and colleagues.
• Initiative, with the ability to act decisively and exercise excellent judgment.
• Desire to work in a values-based environment focused on curiosity, integrity, customer-obsession, time, people, community, and a growth mindset.

Preferred Experience (i.e. industry experience)

Product sales, SaaS services, software licensing, supply chain, professional services, data ownership and licensing, and reseller arrangements.