Title: Senior Legal Counsel – Software Licensing and Commercial Contracts
Varonis Systems, Inc. seeks an experienced attorney with SaaS and software licensing and commercial contract experience. You will be a key member of our legal department. You will work closely with various departments to review/draft and negotiate contracts, ensure operational compliance, and provide general legal support to the Company. You will work closely with talented attorneys and commercial colleagues around the globe in a collegial environment that rewards, recognizes, and respects achievement. You will be encouraged and empowered to take initiative and have hands-on ownership of projects. Qualifications: J.D. from an accredited law school and active bar membership requiredMinimum 6 years of relevant legal experience acquired in a law firm and/or in-house environments, developing and negotiating SaaS, software, technology, and data licensing agreements. Significant experience with SaaS agreements is required.  Experience in the cybersecurity field or having worked for a cybersecurity company is preferred.Ability to prioritize and balance competing issues within a fast-paced, rapidly evolving environmentStrong critical thinking and problem-solving skills; ability to understand complex topics and identify critical issues promptly.Be detail-oriented, organized, efficient, and resourceful with strong follow-through skillsHave a practical, business-oriented approach to problem-solving and be able to effectively counsel internal clients by providing them with clear, concise, and commercial advice on established timelines to meet their business needsBe able to operate autonomously while being a team player who brings a positive, “can-do” attitude to the workplace and works collaboratively with other members of the Legal team and with internal clientsHave excellent communication (written and verbal) and interpersonal skillsDriven by intellectual curiosity and an eagerness to learn and recognized by colleagues for integrity and reliability Responsibilities: Draft, supervise, and close, a wide variety of commercial agreements, including licensing (SaaS contracts), channel (distribution agreements, reseller agreements, sale agent agreements, etc.), procurement, confidentiality, business development, and other commercial agreementsReview advertising and marketing materials and agreements to ensure that they are in compliance with legal requirementsProvide specialized legal expertise in the area of software licensing, including specifically privacy and security issues, and advise on customer license compliance issues and disputesAdvise on contract status and the legal liabilities associated with different transactionsSupport product teams as they develop and bring to market new technologies and product offerings by helping to identify and resolve go-to-market and license compliance issuesIdentify and assess legal and business risks of current commercial operations and processesCollaborate with various business owners and legal colleagues to develop process improvements, templates, and operational policies. At Varonis, we encourage new approaches and ideas and thinking creatively to constantly improve.Provide legal support for other legal compliance matters and special projects at the CompanyProvide training to the employees on legal topics, as needed We invite you to check out our Instagram Page to gain further insight into the Varonis culture!@VaronisLife Varonis is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, veteran status, and other legally protected characteristics.