Attorney, Contracts Specialist - Intellectual Property Management
Company: Iron Mountain
Location: Norcross
Posted on: June 12, 2021
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Job Description:
At Iron Mountain we protect what our customers value most, from
the everyday to the extraordinary, while helping them bridge the
physical and digital world. Our people have the opportunity to
bring their creativity to a workplace that thrives on change. Here,
you will be part of a team that doesn't just embrace what's
exceptional. It creates exceptional. JOB PROFILE: The Attorney, Contracts Specialist is responsible for
negotiating and resolving operational and legal issues relating to
Iron Mountain Intellectual Property Management's customer
agreements; collaborating with internal business partners to
develop contract negotiation strategy; and ensuring appropriate
risk in contracts by negotiating Iron Mountain-preferred language
whenever possible. KEY RESPONSIBILITIES: Draft, negotiate and advise internal business teams on a variety
of contractual documents including customer facing agreements in
support of the Intellectual Property Management division. Manage
multiple transactions at a time. Possess working knowledge of all Iron Mountain business lines
and the legal issues associated with them. Familiarity with
standard and fallback positions and ability to pose creative
solutions to help meet business needs. Work as an effective and collaborative business partner with
internal business teams including account, sales, procurement,
information security, privacy and compliance, and others. Develop
legal strategy for negotiations, clearly and concisely explain
terms of contracts to internal clients, present options for
negotiations, and negotiate directly with customers, partners and
vendors. Effectively manage workflow to meet multiple deadlines, as well
as the expectations of internal and external clients. Educate internal clients and ensure adherence to contracting
practices. Address contract compliance questions from Operations Teams.
Administer transfer of escrow material to customers as needed. Assist with annual updates to Iron Mountain's customer and
vendor contract templates and alternative language guides. Assist with creation of new contract templates to support new
service offerings as needed. Assist with various Contracts Team initiatives/projects as
needed. This role requires an individual with experience in balancing
legal positions and business needs, preferably in a law firm or
in-house position. This role requires complex judgments, in depth analysis
(business and legal), interpretive thinking and the ability to
independently develop innovative solutions. THE IDEAL CANDIDATE: Education: JD and active Bar membership is required Prior Work Experience: 0-2 years' work experience reviewing and
negotiating contracts. Basic knowledge of intellectual property law, computer law and
privacy law helpful. Knowledge of contract law and strategic approaches to
contracting for customer. Strong negotiation and drafting skills with an understanding of
negotiation strategies and implications of contract language
nuances. Strong communication and writing skills. Ability to assess issues from both legal and business
perspectives to clearly define risks, provide solutions, and
succinctly articulate positions. Must take initiative, be self-motivated, and flexible, and be
able to re-prioritize work as necessary. Team player who works well with others to meet goals and address
business needs, but who also has the ability to work
autonomously. Possesses a positive "can do" attitude and the ability to adjust
to rapid change/pace. This role requires an individual with experience in balancing
legal positions and business needs, preferably in a law firm or
in-house position. This role requires complex judgments, in depth analysis
(business and legal), interpretive thinking and the ability to
independently develop innovative solutions. WHAT'S IN IT FOR YOU? Be part of an ever evolving global organization focused on
transformation Have a support system where you have a safe place to voice your
opinion and share feedback Open space to be creative, strategize, brainstorm, and be your
true authentic self Global connectivity to learn from 26,000+ teammates across 52
countries Category: Administration Group Iron Mountain is committed to a policy of equal employment
opportunity. We recruit and hire applicants without regard to race,
color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), national origin,
disability, age, sexual orientation, veteran status, genetic
information, gender identity, gender expression, or any other
factor prohibited by law. To view the Equal Employment Opportunity is the Law posters and
the supplement, as well as the Pay Transparency Policy Statement,
CLICK HERE Requisition: J0027892
Keywords: Iron Mountain, Atlanta , Attorney, Contracts Specialist - Intellectual Property Management, Other , Norcross, Georgia
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