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Cision is seeking a full-time attorney to join its Legal Department. We are seeking an attorney with strong transactional experience to work closely with sales staff, marketing teams and other business groups within Cision on contract matters.

Essential Functions

Drafting and negotiating commercial contracts for various business units including NDAs, MSAs, technology agreements, partnership agreements and vendor contractsProviding legal support on transactional, corporate governance and compliance activitiesProviding support and day-to-day legal advice to Cision’s various business units including IT, and international entitiesAdvising on various other commercial initiatives within Cision which may include compliance activities and policiesReview key RFPs and proposal responses for legal complianceCoordinate training and awareness activities for Sales related to business issues and standard counterargumentsResearching and analyzing various legal issuesPerform other duties as required

Qualifications

JD degree from an ABA accredited institution and active Bar membership5+ years of legal experience, preferably with 3-5 years software and services contract drafting and negotiation experience in the technology fieldFamiliarity with legal/licensing concepts such as intellectual property, limitations of liability, indemnification, etc.Familiarity with technology and/or software-as-a-service (SaaS) licensing a plusExcellent written and verbal communication skillsComputer skills, especially Microsoft OfficeAbility to prioritize and work under tight deadlines in a service oriented and sales-driven environmentStrong interpersonal skills, and ability to interact effectively and work diplomatically with individuals at all levels within the organizationOrganized, efficient and able to handle multiple tasks with ease and professionalismWillingness to master new and unfamiliar areas of practiceCertificates, Licenses & RegistrationRequired: JD degree from an ABA accredited institution and active Bar membershipPreferred but not required: Notary public

As a global leader in PR, marketing and social media management technology and intelligence, Cision helps brands and organizations to identify, connect and engage with customers and stakeholders to drive business results. PR Newswire, a network of over 1.1 billion influencers, in-depth monitoring, analytics and its Brandwatch and Falcon.io social media platforms headline a premier suite of solutions. Cision has offices in 24 countries throughout the Americas, EMEA and APAC. For more information about Cision's award-winning solutions, including its next-gen Cision Communications Cloud®, visit www.cision.com and follow @Cision on Twitter.

Cision is committed to fostering an inclusive environment where all employees can be their authentic selves and perform at their best. We believe diversity, equity, and inclusion is vital to driving our culture, sparking innovation and achieving long-term success. Cision is proud to have joined more than 600 companies in signing the CEO Action for Diversity & Inclusion™ pledge and named a “Top Diversity Employer” for 2021 by DiversityJobs.com.

Cision is proud to be an equal opportunity employer, seeking to create a welcoming and diverse environment. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, veteran status, or other protected statuses.

Cision is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. In keeping with our commitment, Cision will take the steps to assure that people with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations. Accordingly, if reasonable accommodation is required to fully participate in the job application or interview process, to perform the essential functions of the position, and/or to receive all other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact hr.support@cision.com

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For Individuals based in New York, Illinois, Colorado, Washington, and California, Cision is required to disclose a salary range for this role. This compensation range is specific to these states, however base pay may vary depending on a range of relevant factors.

Remote USA Pay Range

$124,000 - $124,097 USD