Legal Director, Legal Transactions

Responsibilities

• The ideal candidate is an individual who thrives in a sales environment, has excellent written and verbal skills and a proven ability to work collaboratively in a team setting. Strong interpersonal skills are also key to success in the role, as is the ability to work under strict timelines.

Requirements

• JD plus 10-15 years combined law firm and in-house legal department experience with at least 6 years of experience in drafting and negotiating complex agreements in a high-pressure tech sales environment
• Substantial experience negotiating SaaS agreements, Data Protection Agreements, Business Associate Agreements, vendor/supplier contracts, and reseller agreements for technology companies
• Familiarity working across the globe, to support multiple time zones and cultures
• Experience with telecommunications law, artificial intelligence and data privacy frameworks, including GDPR, CCPA and HIPPA, is strongly preferred
• A passion for developing strong, collaborative working relationships with Legal and Compliance teammates and peers
• Strong working knowledge of business processes for Cloud business capabilities like go-to-market, customer experiences, finance processes, and operational efficiencies
• Dedication to and compassion for the customer experience is a must
• Self-motivated, energetic, excellent interpersonal, organizational, conflict-resolution skills
• Gravitas and the proven ability to develop collaborative working relationships with a strong team of sales and other company business units
• Demonstrated experience working efficiently with attention to responsiveness
• A self-starter who possesses a strong work ethic
• High degree of flexibility, independence, initiative, and detail orientation
• Ability to present complex ideas in easy-to-understand language
• Highly organized and able to handle multiple activities and manage high volumes simultaneously
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced and continuously changing environment
• Work Location: This role is hybrid. 3 days a week (T, W, TH) in our San Ramon office is required.
• Additionally, the total compensation package for this position may also include an annual performance bonus, stock, and/or other applicable incentive compensation plans.
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Benefits

Additional Information

Join us in bringing joy to customer experience. Five9 is a leading provider of cloud contact center software, bringing the power of cloud innovation to customers worldwide. Living our values everyday results in our team-first culture and enables us to innovate, grow, and thrive while enjoying the journey together. We celebrate diversity and foster an inclusive environment, empowering our employees to be their authentic selves. Five9 is looking to add a world-class commercial attorney to join its legal and compliance team. Location Location: San Ramon, CA, Dallas, TX or East Coast preferred; hybrid or remote work will be considered for the right candidate. If hybrid, 3 days a week (M, W, TH) in office is required based on location

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