Commercial Counsel

Description

Commercial Counsel

Harmonic is the worldwide leader in virtualized broadband and video delivery solutions, enabling media companies and service providers to deliver premium broadband, video streaming, and broadcast services to consumers globally. At the forefront of innovation, Harmonic simplifies streaming through advanced cloud and software-as-a-service offerings, as well as accelerates the deployment of next-generation gigabit broadband services. To learn more, go to “About Harmonic”.

Role Description

Harmonic is seeking an experienced commercial attorney with a strong technology transactions background. This is a fully remote role based in North America (East Coast time zone preferred) and reports to the General Counsel. This is an opportunity to join a small and collegial legal team within an innovative, dynamic and global company.

Location

Remote – this position is 100% Remote anywhere in US/Canada (East Coast preferred)

What you will be doing

• Supporting our global Video and Broadband business units
• Reviewing, drafting and negotiating contracts, such as hardware sales, software licensing, SaaS, support and reseller agreements, and inbound licensing and supplier agreements;
• Serving as a trusted, thoughtful and pragmatic business partner to teams and functions across the Company;
• Developing new, and improving existing, agreements and legal processes & practices;
• Providing legal, compliance and policy training to employees;

What you will need to succeed

• At least 5 years of relevant in-house and/or law firm experience; start-up experience a major plus;
• Experience structuring, drafting and negotiating a variety of commercial, licensing and SaaS agreements for technology companies;
• Experience with issues related to hardware products, software, IP and technology licensing, and SaaS businesses;
• Excellent business judgment, strategic thinking, creativity and adaptability;
• Enjoys managing and driving deals to closure;
• Excellent interpersonal skills, collaborative, and highly motivated
• Exceptional written and oral communication skills, with the ability to clearly explain complex issues and concepts;
• Attention to detail, high quality work product and the ability to efficiently manage multiple matters is a must.

Diversity, Equality, and Inclusion at Harmonic

At Harmonic, we believe that building and nurturing a global team with diverse backgrounds and voices is critical to our success. Together, we achieve excellence through creativity and innovation, build relationships based on integrity and mutual respect, and deliver the highest quality in every aspect of our business for the benefit of our employees, business partners and shareholders.

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