Senior Counsel
Blue Bell, Pennsylvania, Us
- Drafted, structured, and negotiated various global information technology agreements:SaaS, ASP, VAR, distribution, software licenses, services, teaming, strategic alliance,OEM, IP, hardware procurement and non-disclosure in support of the procurementorganization and in accordance with corporate and industry accepted guidelines andobjectives while minimizing risks and liability to the company. Worked closely withSales, IT, Finance, Marketing, Risk Management and vendors.- Advised and counseled business clients and management regarding contractual rights,obligations, and risks, including clarification and interpretation of terms, offeringappropriate alternative terms, and assisting in resolving conflicting business interests.- Provided legal counsel and advice to all business units regarding strategic alliances withMicrosoft Corporation, Oracle Corporation and other major technology corporations.Drafted and negotiated all related agreements to achieve mutually beneficial relationshipsin accordance with company objectives.- Identified key legal and business contract issues and managed the escalation process forapproval of non-standard contractual terms to ensure compliance with company policiesand risk tolerances.- Reviewed and approved engineering requests for use of third party commercial softwarein company solutions and offered legal guidance regarding requirements and strategies tomitigate company exposure to liability.- Assisted in defining requirements for implementation of a contract lifecycle managementsystem and developed templates and standard terms for utilization in the tool, resulting inimproved efficiencies in the contract lifecycle.
