OVERVIEW:

The Corporate Counsel is responsible for administering commercial contracts and agreements, delivering legal advice to the business units and supporting company legal and regulatory policies. The role will be a key contributor in this department and will report to a Senior Corporate Counsel.

TEAM OVERVIEW:

The Stamps.com Legal Department is a collaborative group of legal professionals which manage the legal work for Stamps.com, ShipStation, Metapack, GlobalPost, Endicia, ShippingEasy, ShipWorks, ShipEngine and all subsidiaries in the family of companies.

COMPANY PERKS:

Competitive pay, 401k with company match, Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance, Employee Stock Purchase Plan, Educational Reimbursement, Commuter benefits, Discount programs, Inventor patent bonuses

COMPANY OVERVIEW:

Stamps.com (NASDAQ: STMP) is the leading provider of postage online and shipping software solutions to customers including consumers, small businesses, e-commerce shippers, enterprises, and high volume shippers. Stamps.com offers solutions that help businesses run their shipping operations more smoothly and function more successfully under the brand names Stamps.com, Endicia®, ShipStation®, ShipEngine®, ShippingEasy®, ShipWorks®, GlobalPost and MetaPack™. Stamps.com’s family of brands provides seamless access to mailing and shipping services through integrations with more than 500 unique partner applications. 

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Primary Objectives:

1. Administer commercial contracts and agreements.
2. Deliver legal advice, guidance and solutions to business units.
3. Support company legal and regulatory policies.

Essential Position Duties:

1. Administer commercial contracts and legal agreements.

• Drafting, reviewing, and negotiating a variety of commercial contracts, including master services agreements, statements of work, SaaS agreements, software and API license agreements, customer agreements, IT agreements, technology agreements, leases, non-disclosure agreements, consulting/contractor agreements, vendor and procurement agreements and similar agreements with minimal oversight.
• Reviewing, drafting and updating online service terms, legal disclosures and privacy policies.

• Evaluating issues and providing legal advice and practical solutions to support executives and professionals in the business units, including in the marketing, sales, business development, IT and product teams.
• Assisting with legal analysis, conducting research and collaborating with external counsel on legal matters related to commercial contracts, internet and website disclosure, marketing, industry oversight and regulation, international and cross-border regulation and general litigation.

• Conducting research and analysis regarding regulatory laws and industry best practices applicable to the business units.
• Reviewing and analyzing notices from external parties and filings with corporate compliance regulatory agencies, including coordination with multiple office locations.
• Collaborating to manage and improve forms, templates and procedures.
• Implementing procedures and work-flow related to company legal and regulatory policies.

Additional Position Duties:

• Sit for prolonged periods of time
• Utilize wrist and hands for a prolonged period of time
• Walk short distances
• Stand for short periods
• Speaking and conversing with others
• Lift up to 25lbs without assistance up to chest height

QUALIFICATIONS:

Required Education and/or Experience:

• J.D. from top tier ABA accredited law school, demonstrated academic achievement.
• Admitted to the California bar in good standing or registered (or eligible for registration) as in-house counsel in California.
• Four to Six (4-6) years of experience working at a top tier law firm or in-house for a corporation.
• Strong background in leading corporate transactions and complex commercial contracts required.
• Experience with SaaS, software and API license and technology agreements strongly preferred.
• Experience with cross-border transactions and international expansion a plus.
• Prior work representing public companies in connection with government or regulatory agencies a plus.

Skills and Knowledge:

• Sound and practical business judgment and decision-making skills.
• Highly organized, strong attention to detail and able to prioritize work to meet time-sensitive deadlines.
• Strong negotiation skills and ability to translate business needs into contract language.
• Able to manage and drive issues and projects cross-functionally.
• Pro-active and curious to learn new legal, business and industry concepts.
• Highly self-motivated and able to work independently.
• Flexible and team-oriented and perform well in a diverse environment with colleagues from a wide range of experiences and backgrounds.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Service-orientation and commitment to professionalism and teamwork.
• Sense of humor and strong interpersonal skills.

Computer/Software/Application Proficiency:                                               

• Microsoft Office Suite

Travel Requirements:

• None

Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled

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