Legal Counsel -Technology (10-15yrs of experience)

The Opportunity

“Join our dynamic and growing legal team with a world-class analytics company. FICO’s solutions support smarter fraud, risk, marketing and customer management decisions for thousands of businesses worldwide. You’ll build strong relationship with internal and external customer, utilizing your legal expertise to provide practical advice while achieving business results.” - Legal, Vice President

What We’re Seeking

• Juris Doctor degree. Licensed to practice law and in good standing in any jurisdiction.
• 10-15years of relevant experience.
• Experience in software licensing, preferably in a corporate legal department.
• Strong analytical and contract formation, preparation, drafting, review, management and negotiation skills.
• Ability to identify key risk and policy issues in any transactional situation/opportunity.
• Basic understanding of United States software intellectual property law and practices.

What You’ll Contribute

• Draft, review, negotiate and translate a variety of agreements (sales, service, subcontract, software, procurement, non-disclosure) for assigned internal and external clients.
• Review defined contract terms, limitation of liability, intellectual property indemnity, license grants and warranty, revising accordingly consistent with FICO policies and procedures;
• Support sales/business teams on opportunities including support of the RFP process and contract terms requiring approval.
• Provide contract review coordination across businesses (product, services, finance) in support of clients.
• Support department for contract template revisions, contract interpretation and translation, as requested.
• Protect FICO from unnecessary contract liabilities, damages and penalties.
• Identify red flag risk areas, working with business team to seek appropriate approvals.

Our Offer to You

• An inclusive culture strongly reflecting our core values: Act Like an Owner, Delight Our Customers and Earn the Respect of Others.
• The opportunity to make an impact and develop professionally by leveraging your unique strengths and participating in valuable learning experiences.
• Highly competitive compensation, benefits and rewards programs that encourage you to bring your best every day and be recognized for doing so.
• An engaging, people-first work environment offering work/life balance, employee resource groups, and social events to promote interaction and camaraderie.