Senior Counsel, Litigation & Commercial

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Requirements:

• J.D. from a top law school and admitted to practice law in at least one jurisdiction.
• 5+ years’ experience litigating complex business disputes, contract disputes, intellectual property matters, and/or other matters with nationally recognized law firm, with some in-house experience preferred but not required.
• Experience handling pre-litigation disputes and settlement negotiations.
• Some commercial contracting experience preferred, including reviewing and negotiating agreements such as Master Services Agreements, Service Agreements, SOWs, Service Level Agreements, and NDAs.
• Superior business acumen with an unrivaled commitment to providing responsive, pragmatic client service and balancing legal risk with business needs.
• Energetic, authentic, and friendly with a great sense of humor; capable of displaying strong negotiation skills and the ability to support difficult positions in a firm and patient manner.
• Effective communicator and relationship builder with the ability to interact with both internal and external professionals of all types and backgrounds.

Responsibilities:

• Manage litigation and dispute resolution matters, including selecting and overseeing external counsel.
• Directly handle pre-litigation disputes, working with internal teams and external parties to resolve issues efficiently.
• Provide strategic guidance to internal stakeholders on potential litigation risks and dispute resolution strategies.
• Partner with cross-functional teams to implement best practices that mitigate legal risks and strengthen the company’s overall risk profile.
• Provide general transactional support across the organization, ensuring agreements align with company policies and risk tolerance.
• Work with Sales, Finance, Procurement, and other internal teams to structure contracts that facilitate business growth while maintaining legal compliance.
• Remain informed of shifting legal landscapes in litigation, commercial law, and regulatory matters affecting the company.
• Help create and enhance legal playbooks and processes to improve efficiency as the company scales.
• Support the AlphaSense legal team on corporate and other general legal matters as needed.