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Description and Requirements

Lenovo is seeking a Legal Senior Associate for its Legal Global Contracts Team (GCT), reporting to the North America Contracts team leader. This candidate will provide legal support for commercial transactions using project management, process innovation, technology and tools to deliver legal work in a way that drives both improved risk-mitigation and improved efficiency.

Responsibilities:

* Drafting and negotiating a high volume of complex technology, sales and partnering agreements, vendor and supplier agreements, public sector contracts, and other commercial contracts including confidentiality agreements, license agreements, data processing agreements, professional services agreements, assignments and amendments; contracts for Direct and Channel sales, RFP/RFIs, resale, nondisclosure, software license/sublicense, evaluation, cloud contracts, XaaS (e.g., DaaS, SaaS etc.), flexible consumption models and other commercial agreements.

* Developing and implementing legal efficiencies to support business teams, and improving contract processes and operations

* Reviewing existing, and creating new, template agreements and negotiation playbooks to build the team's knowledge base, and ensure consistency and speed

* Working with clients and the legal team on strategic initiatives in support of all business units

* Providing proactive advice regarding business and legal issues and risks

* Collaborating with internal and outside counsel, technology experts, marketing and sales teams, product developers as well as with Lenovo's customers and suppliers as needed

Required Qualifications:

* JD or LLM and admission to practice

* 3+ years of drafting and negotiation experience in a fast-paced environment, preferably focused on technology transactions

Preferred Qualifications:

* Experience with Governmental Contracting (Locals, State, Federal).

* Demonstrated effective interpersonal interaction in a highly customer-satisfaction focused environment

* Demonstrated exceptional judgment, integrity and ability to give practical advice appropriately weighing legal and business objectives

* Proven track record in building strong, trust-based relationships with diverse client groups

* Proficiency in utilizing contract management technology for client/company reporting, and workflow management

* Experience in change management as a result of implementation of company-wide policies and procedures

* Ability to manage multiple transactions and projects simultaneously under deadline pressure

* Demonstrated exceptional judgment, integrity and ability to give practical advice appropriately weighing legal and business objectives

Location: Preferred locations include the Raleigh, NC area or the Chicago, IL area; remote positions may be considered. For "on-site" roles, Lenovo leverages a flexible workplace schedule that includes 3 days in the office and 2 days remote.

Travel Expectations: 0%

The base salary budgeted range for this position is $110,000 to 117,000. Individuals may also be considered for bonus and/or commission. Lenovo's various benefits can be found on www.lenovobenefits.com.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any federal, state, or local protected class.

Additional Locations:
* United States of America - North Carolina - Morrisville