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Associate Corporate Counsel

Meltwater
life insurance, parental leave, paid time off, 401(k)
United States, Texas, Austin
823 Congress Avenue (Show on map)
Jan 16, 2025
Description What We're Looking For: Meltwater is seeking an associate corporate counsel to join our legal team. The ideal candidate is passionate about technology and has a strong foundation in contractual negotiations and privacy law with the ability to manage legal issues in rapidly evolving areas, such as AI. You will bring exceptional communication skills, a pragmatic approach to problem solving and the ability to thrive in collaborative environments across teams and regions. What You'll Do: Serve as a key point of contact for sales stakeholders with respect to product related legal issues to ensure seamless deal support. Collaborate with product teams to understand the technical details of Meltwater's offerings. Negotiate product related contractual terms in key customer contracts, including terms related to AI, IP rights and privacy. Support the product teams in contractual negotiations with vendors and service providers. What You'll Bring: A Juris Doctor Degree (or equivalent) from an accredited law school. Active license to practice law 3-5 years of legal experience, either at a law firm or in-house (preferably technology, media, SaaS or cloud experience). Excellent negotiation, legal drafting, and communication skills. Ability to work effectively and support the product and sales teams, exercising sound judgement that incorporates strong legal analysis, a pragmatic approach, and consideration of business goals, risk tolerance, and stakeholder priorities. Ability to balance a high volume of legal matters in a timely and effective manner. Knowledge and understanding of doing business globally, including working across organizational, functional, and geographic boundaries. Strong EQ and interpersonal skills, a collaborative nature, and the ability to work and communicate cross-functionally. A team player who values client/customer service and professionalism. Fluency in both written and verbal business English: ability to dive into conversations and engage across borders! Willingness to embrace the best of both worlds with our hybrid work schedule. This role requires you to be in the office 2 days a week. The ability to legally work in the United States is required for this position. What We Offer: Flexible paid time off that allows you to have an enhanced work-life balance. Excellent medical, dental, and vision options 401(k) matching, life insurance, commuter benefits, and parental leave plans Complimentary CalmApp subscription for you and your loved ones, because mental wellness matters. Energetic work environment with a hybrid work style, providing the balance you need. Thrive within our inclusive community and seize ongoing professional development opportunities to elevate your career. Base Salary of $108,000 - $127,000 USD per year + 10% annual bonus Total compensation range for this position: $108,000 - $139,700 USD per year. Our Story The sky is the limit at Meltwater. At Meltwater, we believe that when you have the right people in the right working environment, great things happen. Our best-in-class technology empowers our 27,000 customers around the world to analyze over a billion pieces of data each day and make better business decisions. Our award-winning culture is our north star and drives everything we do - from striving to create an environment where all employees do their best work, to delivering customer value by continuously innovating our products - and making sure to celebrate our successes and have fun along the way. We're proud of our diverse team of 2,300+ employees in 50 locations across 25 countries around the world. No matter where you are, you'll work with people who care about your success and get the support you need to reach your goals. So, in a nutshell, that's Meltwater. We love working here, and we think you will too. Equal Employment Opportunity Statement Meltwater is an Equal Opportunity Employer and Prohibits Discrimination and Harassment of Any Kind: At Meltwater, we are dedicated to fostering an inclusive and diverse workplace where every employee feels valued, respected, and empowered. We are committed to the principle of equal employment opportunity and strive to provide a work environment that is free from discrimination and harassment. All employment decisions at Meltwater are made based on business needs, job requirements, and individual qualifications, without regard to race, color, religion or belief, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, marital status, veteran status, or any other status protected by the applicable laws and regulations. Meltwater does not tolerate discrimination or harassment of any kind, and we actively promote a culture of respect, fairness, and inclusivity. We encourage applicants of all backgrounds, experiences, and abilities to apply and join us in our mission to drive innovation and make a positive impact in the world.