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It’s not everyday that you consider starting a new career. We’re RingCentral, and we’re happy that someone as talented as you is considering this role. First, a little about us, we’re a $2 Billion annual revenue company with double digit Annual Recurring Revenue (ARR) and a $93 Billion market opportunity in UCaaS, Contact Center and AI-powered adjacencies. We invest more than $250 million annually to ensure our AI-enabled technology and platforms meet or exceed the needs of our customers.

RingSense AI is our proprietary AI solution. It’s designed to fit the business needs of our customers, orchestrated to be accurate and precise, and built on the same open platform principles we apply to our core software solutions.

RingCentral, Inc. is seeking a Corporate Counsel – Procurement to grow our legal team. This individual must be self-motivated and comfortable working in a fast-paced culture and will be responsible for supporting the procurement activities of various business units across RingCentral in collaboration with the procurement organization. The procurement legal team is responsible for negotiating domestic and international procurement contracts, including on-prem licenses and SaaS, marketing events and demand generation, recruiting, consulting, travel, networking, professional services, and distribution agreements. These transactions range from complex, high-value agreements with strategic partners to high-volume, standard procurement contracts with a broad range of suppliers.

This role will report to the Director, Legal – Procurement and will work closely with other members of the legal department as well as cross-functionally with other RingCentral stakeholders, particularly the finance, HR, operations, IT and marketing departments. This position also requires a desire and willingness to work on multiple and varied other legal projects for RingCentral, including those relating to process improvements, internal policies and projects to help in the overall administration of the legal function within RingCentral.

Responsibilities

• Review and draft a variety of procurement agreements customary to a fast-growing global cloud communications company.
• Collaborate with internal business clients, including the marketing, IT, engineering, sales, HR, finance and professional services teams, on a broad range of issues related to commercial contracting for inbound activities.
• Participate in negotiations with vendors in collaboration with contract negotiators and the procurement business organization.
• Work effectively with senior management to create strong trusted advisor relationships with business leaders, provide practical advice, facilitate creative problem-solving and informed decision-making.
• Develop, update and evangelize rules and policies relating to the procurement contract review and approval processes.
• Help develop templates, playbooks and clause libraries to improve the efficiency of the procurement contracting process.
• Coordinate engagement and oversight of outside counsel as necessary.
• Willingly assist Legal Department colleagues with projects and activities to contribute to a collegial atmosphere and to balance workloads.

Requirements

• Juris Doctor (or equivalent) degree and academic credentials.
• Membership to at least one state bar.
• 3-7 years as a transactional attorney, including experience at a law firm and/or in-house in a cloud communications or high-tech company, preferably in a procurement legal function.
• Excellent negotiation and drafting skills. Strong business judgment. International contracting experience a plus.
• Unequivocal commitment to ethics, integrity, confidentiality and discretion.
• Excellent organization and planning skills, with the ability to exercise independent judgment to prioritize competing demands and handle multiple projects simultaneously.
• Self-motivated and proactive with a strong sense of ownership to complete tasks. Able to work with minimal supervision.
• Experience working with contract lifecycle management systems (DocuSign CLM preferred).
• Ability to collaborate and function well in a team environment.

What we offer:

• Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, disability, life insurance
• Health Savings Account (HSA), Flexible Spending Account (FSAs) and Commuter benefits
• 401K match and ESPP
• Paid time off and paid sick leave
• Wellness programs including 1:1 coaching and meditation guidance
• Paid parental and pregnancy leave and new parent gift boxes
• Family-forming benefits (IVF, Preservation, Adoption etc.)
• Emergency backup care (Child/Adult/Pets)
• Pet insurance and Pet Telehealth
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) with counseling sessions available 24/7
• Free legal services that provide legal advice, document creation and estate planning
• Employee bonus referral program
• Student loan refinancing assistance
• Employee perks and discounts program

RingCentral’s Legal team handles issues from policies to contracts to lawsuits across every aspect of our business. The department proactively protects the company from threats, guides internal policy decisions and ensures we are always able to maintain our commitments to our customers. Your expertise in everything from contracts to lawsuits to policy will help protect the company from threats, guide internal policy decisions and drive ideas that change the way the world communicates.

RingCentral’s work culture is the backbone of our success. And don’t just take our word for it: we are recognized as a Best Place to Work by Glassdoor, the Top Work Culture by Comparably and hold local BPTW awards in every major location. Bottom line: We are committed to hiring and retaining great people because we know you power our success. RingCentral offers on-site, remote and hybrid work options optimized for the ways we work and live now.

About RingCentral

RingCentral, Inc. (NYSE: RNG) is a leading provider of business cloud communications and contact center solutions based on its powerful Message Video Phone™ (MVP™) global platform. More flexible and cost effective than legacy on-premises PBX and video conferencing systems that it replaces, RingCentral® empowers modern mobile and distributed workforces to communicate, collaborate, and connect via any mode, any device, and any location. RingCentral is headquartered in Belmont, California, and has offices around the world.

RingCentral is an equal opportunity employer that truly values diversity. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status. We are committed to providing reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities during our application and interview process. If you require such accommodations, please click on the following link to learn more about how we can assist you.

If you are hired in Colorado, the compensation range for this position is between $96,600 and $138,000 for full-time employees, in addition to eligibility for variable pay, equity, and benefits. Benefits may include, but are not limited to, health and wellness, 401k, ESPP, vacation, parental leave, and more! The salary may vary depending on your location, skills, and experience.