Company: Security Services Holdings, LLC d/b/a Protos Security
Job Title: Junior Commercial Counsel
Reports to: Senior Commercial Counsel
FLSA Code: Exempt; Full-time
Location: Norwalk, CT - On-site/Hybrid
Security Services Holdings’ subsidiary, Protos Security (“Protos”), is the largest technology-enabled Security Officer Management company in the U.S. Protos is a game changer in the security and software industry, revolutionizing the way security is managed and delivered.
Protos Security is looking for a Junior Commercial Counsel to join our dynamic, collegial, lean legal team onsite in our Norwalk headquarters. This role is an opportunity for a motivated lawyer with a passion for contracts, excellent problem-solving and relationship building skills, and an ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment. Primary responsibilities include reviewing, drafting, advising, and negotiating contracts ranging from internal non-disclosure agreements to complex, customer-facing sales contracts with Fortune 100 companies.
Essential Duties & Responsibilities:
- Support multiple Sales and other internal teams in reviewing Non-Disclosure Agreements (NDA), Statements of Work (SOW), Master Services Agreements (MSA), and preparing responses to Requests for Proposals (RFP).
- Prepare, communicate and negotiate exceptions to contract terms within corporate guidelines.
- Be a perceptive problem-solver with a talent for spotting areas of concern and independently researching solutions.
- Assist with ancillary information requests related to contractual and business matters.
- Review and negotiate Sales Contracts, Purchase Orders, Change Orders, etc.
- Ensure contracts comply with legal, regulatory and organizational policies.
- Evaluate necessary contracting processes to protect company liabilities while supporting project teams.
- Participate in evaluation of contractual payment terms with the accounting team.
- Assist in the processing of incoming litigation.
- Contribute to team-level operations through virtual engagement toward continuous improvement.
- Communicate all questions and concerns to team members.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
- Opportunity to learn and grow into other areas based on individual interests.
Qualifications & Experience:
- Bachelor’s degree and a Juris Doctorate degree from a U.S. accredited law school with a minimum of 2-3 years of post-graduate professional experience.
- Excellent negotiation, drafting, problem solving and communication skills.
- Strong reading comprehension and interpretive skills.
- Knowledge of commercial law, U.S. legal system, and general legal principles.
- Ability to apply legal concepts to real-world scenarios.
- Exceptional attention to detail and ability to analyze legal terms.
- Strong work ethic and ability to multi-task and prioritize.
- Willingness to assume responsibility and adaptability for the role.
- Ability to prioritize workload based on business value.
- Highly responsive with a service-oriented attitude.
- Collaborate and develop strong working relationships with internal stakeholders.
- Ability to work in an organized manner under tight deadlines.
- Advanced knowledge in Microsoft Office.
- Proficient in Contract Management Systems.
- Prior in-house experience preferred; familiarity with contract templates is a plus.
- Licensed to practice law in the U.S.
Physical Demands:
- Must be able to lift and carry at least 10 lbs.
- Must be able to sit or stand at a computer for long periods.
- Manual dexterity to use keyboard and input information.
- Must be able to understand and speak clearly.
Benefits:
- Competitive compensation and benefits package.
- Health, Vision, Life, and Dental Insurance.
- Employee Assistance Program.
- Flexible Spending Account / Health Savings Account.
- Retirement Plan 401(k) with Employer contribution.
- Excellent Paid Time Off package (24 days).
- A fun and collaborative work environment.
Protos Security provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type.
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