Associate Counsel - Vendor Contract (Technology)

Veeva Systems is a mission-driven organization and pioneer in industry cloud, helping life sciences companies bring therapies to patients faster. As one of the fastest-growing SaaS companies in history, we surpassed $2B in revenue in our last fiscal year with extensive growth potential ahead.

At the heart of Veeva are our values: Do the Right Thing, Customer Success, Employee Success, and Speed. We're not just any public company – we made history in 2021 by becoming a public benefit corporation (PBC), legally bound to balancing the interests of customers, employees, society, and investors.

As a Work Anywhere company, we support your flexibility to work from home or in the office, so you can thrive in your ideal environment.

Join us in transforming the life sciences industry , committed to making a positive impact on its customers, employees, and communities.

The Role

We are looking for a detail-oriented buy-side contracts Associate Counsel to join our fast-paced legal team to support our internal business partners. Must have experience with complex technology contracts, and an interest in evolving AI space.

To apply you must answer the questions provided, which may be answered within the application or by cover letter.

In this role, you will:

1. Review and negotiate a range of vendor contracts and provide related legal support to internal business partners in a decentralized procurement environment. Contracts include complex technology agreements, leases, design and construction services agreements, copyright license agreements, non-disclosure agreements, consulting and services agreements, media and advertising agreements, and event venue agreements.

2. Assist in maintaining a vendor contract database and perform other legal operations functions.

3. Assist in developing processes, templates, playbooks, and self-service contracts tools as Veeva continues to grow.

What You'll Do

• Review, redline, and negotiate vendor contracts (buy-side contracts)
• Respond to contract review requests, consult directly with internal business partners to define contract requirements, verify details and provide advice as needed
• Respond to inquiries regarding internal procurement processes and contract interpretation
• Document buy-side contract metadata to enable contract management
• Use electronic signing platform to send contracts for signature
• Work with the legal team and internal clients to define requirements for buy-side agreements, and develop playbooks, templates, and other resources
• Coordinate with the finance team and other stakeholders
• Other ad hoc special assignments

Requirements

• Graduate of an accredited law school and member in good standing of an applicable state bar or professional organization
• Experience in-house at a tech company, law firm, life sciences, or similar fast-paced environment
• 2+ years transactional experience reviewing, redlining, and negotiating agreements
• Core competencies include technology agreements, domestic privacy law and GDPR, commercial leases and construction agreements
• Ability to communicate clearly and concisely
• Strong aptitude towards drafting accurate documents, emails, and written materials, while still being concise and digestible for non-lawyers. Attention to detail is a must
• Proficient using MS Word including document editing, redlining and comparison functions as well as Adobe and G-Suite tools
• Ability to bring positive energy, agility and humility to a wide variety of tasks and bring a high-quality customer service approach to responsibilities

Nice to Have

• Experience with international transactions and agreements
• Completion of CLE focused on contract drafting and/or privacy law
• Completion of CLE focused on AI terms in contracting/AI risk governance, or relevant experience
• Experience with Freshservice or similar help desk intake/management tools
• Experience with B2B advertising contracts, hotel and venue agreements, and financial services agreements (audit/tax)

Perks & Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, and basic life insurance
• Flexible PTO and company paid holidays
• Retirement programs
• 1% charitable giving program

Compensation

• Base pay: $90,000 - $120,000
• The salary range listed here has been provided to comply with local regulations and represents a potential base salary range for this role. Please note that actual salaries may vary within the range above or below, depending on experience and location. We look at compensation for each individual and base our offer on your unique qualifications, experience, and expected contributions. This position may also be eligible for other types of compensation in addition to base salary, such as variable bonus and/or stock bonus.

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Veeva’s headquarters is located in the San Francisco Bay Area with offices in more than 15 countries around the world.

Veeva is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, religion, national origin or ancestry, age, disability, marital status, pregnancy, protected veteran status, protected genetic information, political affiliation, or any other characteristics protected by local laws, regulations, or ordinances. If you need assistance or accommodation due to a disability or special need when applying for a role or in our recruitment process, please contact us at [email protected] .