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Boston, Massachusetts, US

Boston, Massachusetts, US

Scottsdale, AZ, US

• Independently review, draft, and negotiate complex technology related commercial global contracts primarily consisting of consulting services agreements, statements of work, software license and services agreements.
• Articulate company position and effectively negotiate complex legal issues with both domestic and international accounts with limited supervision.
• Interpret and draft contractual language for the above listed agreements incorporating legal and business concepts.
• Maintain a proficient working understanding of JDA's day-to-day functions and JDA's products and services.
• Respond to field requests for assistance with RFP/RFI/RFQs.
• Analyze contracts, conduct research and respond to complex questions on provisions of specific agreements.

• Draft and maintain standard and non-standard contracts and letter agreements such as confidentiality agreements, consulting agreements, master services agreement, clinical trial agreements, license agreements and.
• Liaison for Corporate Counsel dealing with both internal departments and customers in the administration of customer agreements and contract closings.
• Collaborate with Intellectual Property outside counsel for the completion of patent assignments and various IP documents.
• Point person for Investor Relations projects such as monitoring analyst reports, posting company press releases, as well as maintaining and updating IR power point presentations for internal and external meetings.
• Prepare company filings for compliance with both SEC and state corporation regulations in addition to the maintenance of all required stockholder forms.
• Responsible for companywide insurance renewal process as well as obtaining insurance certificates for clinical trials.

Nashua, New Hampshire, US

• Draft and maintain standard and non-standard contracts and letter agreements.
• Liaison for Corporate Counsel dealing with both sales representatives and customers in the administration of customer agreements and contract closings.
• Negotiate legal terms and conditions of complex multimillion dollar contracts with customers.
• Counsel sales representatives on business solution alternatives and recommendations.
• Ensure that product policies and procedures guidelines are followed with a focus on Revenue Recognition considerations and Sarbanes Oxley compliance.
• Maintain both a high service and confidence level with various individual and user groups who depend upon SkillSoft’s Finance and Administration Department to meet their essential business needs.

CA

• Draft and maintain standard and non-standard contracts and letter agreements.
• Liaison for Corporate Counsel dealing with both sales representatives and customers in the administration of customer agreements and contract closings.
• Negotiate legal terms and conditions of complex multimillion dollar contracts with customers.
• Counsel sales representatives on business solution alternatives and recommendations.
• Ensure that product licensing policies and procedures guidelines are followed with a focus on Revenue Recognition considerations and Sarbanes Oxley compliance.
• Maintain both a high service and confidence level with various individual and user groups who depend upon Cognos Legal Department to meet their essential business needs.

Boston, Massachusetts, US

• Prepared legal contracts for new and existing clients, including supporting documentation necessary to complete the contract process.
• Coordinated communication between Client Services, Legal and Sales Groups regarding client-specific legal documentation needs and resolutions.
• Interacted directly with clients (including clients’ legal counsel) regarding their specific legal documentation.
• Maintained a weekly status report to monitor new business prospects and clients.
• Served as the primary contact for Sales and Marketing, Client Services, Legal, Brokerage, Operations Installation and Finance groups for current client inquiries.
• Served as librarian and record keeper for current Fund Declarations for all Common Trust Funds and Tax Exempt Retirement Funds; worked in conjunction with Legal to ensure proper notification of new fund declarations.

Bachelor Of Science (B.S.), Criminal Justice

Associate'S Degree, Business