Recognized by the North Carolina Technology Association as a 2020 “Software Company of the Year” at the NC Tech Awards, insightsoftware is one of the fastest-growing and most successful software companies in the world. We help our global customers achieve greater levels of financial intelligence across their organization with our world-class financial reporting solutions.

We are hiring an Assistant General Counsel to lead insightsoftware’s commercial transactions team and contribute to other legal areas of the business, subject to opportunity and interest. The Assistant General Counsel reports to insightsoftware’s General Counsel and is an essential member of the insightsoftware management team. A successful candidate will be a dynamic, adaptable leader eager to lock arms with like-minded individuals on the legal team and other departments.

·       Grow, lead and mentor the commercial team

·       Ensure the Legal department continues to effectively manage significant deal flow that continues to increase as a result of continuous M&A activity

·       Continuously streamline, scale and drive excellence in insightsoftware’s contract operations as insightsoftware rapidly grows by using software tools, new and improved processes/templates/guides, intellect and out-of-the-box thinking

·       Provide practical advice to management and the Legal team on legal issues and risks

·       Develop robust reporting and uncover insights into our customers, contracts and contract operations by leveraging AI and other capabilities of our LinkSquares’ contract management solution

·       Negotiate complex (i) software licensing agreements, partner agreements and data privacy agreements with customers and partners and (ii) vendor agreements

·       Regularly advise, support and problem-solve with our Sales, Customer Success, Professional Services and Finance teams

·       Efficiently integrate newly-acquired companies into insightsoftware’s contract processes and operations

·       Lead management/resolution of contract disputes

·       Support in other Legal areas as needed

·       JD and admitted to a bar in any U.S. state

·       8+ years of experience in software industry, including commercial negotiations in software sales

·       3+ years experience managing a team of commercial lawyers and/or contract administrators, including setting strategic vision, delivering results and building a high performing, inclusive, and engaged team

·       Strong knowledge of key legal concepts and tactics in negotiations

·       Demonstrated experience improving contract operations

·       Thorough understanding of privacy law and information security issues as they relate to software contracting

·       Strong experience with contract management software and other technology tools in support of contract operations

·       People-focused leader who leads from the front and by example

·       Sense of humor

·       Passionate about building relationships and collaborating with legal teammates and key stakeholders

·       Customer-focused mindset and excellent internal client-facing demeanor

·       Problem solver - ability to resolve legal and business issues efficiently and effectively

·       Highly responsive

·       Ability to work under pressure, prioritize and manage workloads to meet deadlines in a challenging and fast-paced environment

·       Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills

·       Excellent judgment, analytical rigor, clear communication and business pragmatism

·       Demonstrated experience managing and resolving contract disputes

·       Willingness and interest to help with other initiatives/legal areas as needed

Raleigh or Boston-based candidate preferred but remote candidates in the Eastern Time zone will also be considered.

Applicant data will be kept confidential per EEO guidelines.

** At this time insightsoftware is not able to offer sponsorship to candidates who are not eligible to work in the stated work location. **