Legal Counsel

When you join Gartner, you’ll be part of a fast-growing team that helps the world become smarter and more connected. We’re the leader in our industry, achieving double-digit growth by helping clients make the right decisions with business and technology insights they can’t find anywhere else. Our associates enjoy a collaborative work environment, exceptional training and career development — as well as unlimited growth potential. If you like working with a generous, supportive, high-performing team, Gartner is where you want to be.

About this role:

We are seeking a Corporate Counsel to join our Legal & Compliance team. In this role, you will provide essential legal support on securities regulations, corporate governance, M&A and intellectual property matters.  Prior experience in IP law is not required for this role but is a plus. This is a unique opportunity to develop your legal career in a dynamic environment at a growing company and expand your practice area. 

What you’ll do:

Corporate:

Assist in the preparation and review of securities filings, including annual and quarterly reports (10-K’s and 10-Q’s), proxy statements, and current reports (8-K’s)Provide legal support on corporate governance matters, including board and committee meetings and corporate policiesEnsure compliance with New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) listing standards and regulations. Support M&A activities, including due diligence, contract negotiation, and integration processesProvide legal assistance in internal restructuring initiativesSupport the Investor Relations team on shareholder mattersSupport the Treasury team on financings and other treasury mattersCollaborate with the Compensation & Benefits team on equity and executive compensation mattersSupport the development and implementation of compliance programs and policiesStay current on changes in securities laws and regulations and advise the legal team and business units accordingly

IP:

Assist with a wide range of IP-related legal matters, including global IP enforcement, assistance with drafting of ‘cease and desist’ letters, online take down notices, and communications with Internet Service ProvidersAdvise internal stakeholders on copyright, fair use, trademarks and rights of publicity, provide IP-related pre-publication review of research, marketing and conference presentation materialsAdvise Gartner’s quote request team on permissible external use of Gartner IP in SEC and similar filingsAssist with management of large trademark portfolio, including working directly with outside counsel and internal business units, and maintenance of renewal schedulesGather, prepare, and file prosecution and use and renewal related documentation with the US Patent Office (USPTO) Trademarks Section, the World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO) and other international IP registration bodies as necessary

What you’ll need:

Juris Doctor (JD) degree from an accredited law school.Admission to a U.S. state bar and eligibility for admission as in-house counsel.Minimum of [3] years of experience ideally gained in a law firm or in-house legal department.Strong understanding of federal securities laws, including the Securities Act of 1933 and the Securities Exchange Act of 1934.  Familiarity with corporate governance best practices.Experience with M&A is a plus.

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Who are we? 

At Gartner, Inc. (NYSE:IT), we guide the leaders who shape the world.

Our mission relies on expert analysis and bold ideas to deliver actionable, objective insight, helping enterprise leaders and their teams succeed with their mission-critical priorities.

Since our founding in 1979, we’ve grown to more than 20,000 associates globally who support ~15,000 client enterprises in ~90 countries and territories. We do important, interesting and substantive work that matters. That’s why we hire associates with the intellectual curiosity, energy and drive to want to make a difference. The bar is unapologetically high. So is the impact you can have here.

What makes Gartner a great place to work? 

Our sustained success creates limitless opportunities for you to grow professionally and flourish personally. We have a vast, virtually untapped market potential ahead of us, providing you with an exciting trajectory long into the future. How far you go is driven by your passion and performance.

We hire remarkable people who collaborate and win as a team. Together, our singular, unifying goal is to deliver results for our clients.

Our teams are inclusive and composed of individuals from different geographies, cultures, religions, ethnicities, races, genders, sexual orientations, abilities and generations.

We invest in great leaders who bring out the best in you and the company, enabling us to multiply our impact and results. This is why, year after year, we are recognized worldwide as a great place to work.

What do we offer? 

Gartner offers world-class benefits, highly competitive compensation and disproportionate rewards for top performers. 

In our hybrid work environment, we provide the flexibility and support for you to thrive — working virtually when it's productive to do so and getting together with colleagues in a vibrant community that is purposeful, engaging and inspiring.

Ready to grow your career with Gartner? Join us.

Gartner believes in fair and equitable pay. A reasonable estimate of the base salary range for this role is 92,000 USD - 131,000 USD. Please note that actual salaries may vary within the range, or be above or below the range, based on factors including, but not limited to, education, training, experience, professional achievement, business need, and location. In addition to base salary, employees will participate in either an annual bonus plan based on company and individual performance, or a role-based, uncapped sales incentive plan. Our talent acquisition team will provide the specific opportunity on our bonus or incentive programs to eligible candidates. We also offer market leading benefit programs including generous PTO, a 401k match up to $7,200 per year, the opportunity to purchase company stock at a discount, and more.

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