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ATTORNEY WITH SAAS / EDTECH EXPERIENCE
Mango Languages

   Location: Farmington Hills Michigan

  Time: 1 year ago

 

 
/ Remote
 
Are you a legal professional with a solid grounding in the SaaS and/or EdTech sector? Do you excel in navigating the nuanced world of commercial contracts, ensuring seamless compliance in these rapidly-evolving industries? If you have the prowess and the dynamic flair that makes for a standout legal expert in the tech and educational software space, you might be the ideal fit for our vibrant team.
 
Your remit will span a range of tasks, from drafting and reviewing contracts tailored to the SaaS and EdTech sectors, to establishing compliance norms and fostering collaboration with multiple internal teams. Your expertise will be pivotal in sculpting and sustaining systems that assure all our legal assets are structured and easily accessible.
 
At Mango Languages, we're a spirited ensemble, committed to transforming the language-learning domain. Our mission is to design avant-garde tools that cater to the diverse needs of learners in classrooms, organizations, and homes worldwide.
 

Responsibilities

    • Review, draft, and negotiate commercial contracts, with a focus on SaaS and EdTech agreements for both vendors and customers.
    •  Work with inhouse counsel to review and quality assure a variety of inbound and outbound SaaS and EdTech commercial agreements.
    •  Ensure internal company compliance with legal standards, occasionally focusing on data privacy and security relevant to the SaaS and EdTech sectors.
    •  Provide overflow support for inhouse counsel, including reviewing and negotiating various contracts.
    •  Own and enforce organizational legal compliance, especially as it pertains to the software and educational tech landscapes.
    •  Provide a second set of eyes on contracts prior to approval.
    •  Maintain open communication with stakeholders about ongoing legal considerations and industryspecific standards.
    •  Develop processes and organizational systems that maintain order and accessibility of legal documents and contracts.
    •  Keep legal training materials and best practices updated with trends in the SaaS and EdTech industries.
    •  Monitor organizational activities to ensure compliance with legal standards specific to SaaS and EdTech, which may include regular meetings with leadership.

Job Requirements

    • Law degree and bar certification in good standing from any US state.
    •  At least 5 years of experience reviewing and negotiating commercial contracts, preferably in the SaaS and/or EdTech spaces.
    •  Working knowledge of SaaS and EdTech legal requirements, with understanding of GDPR, CCPA, and other data privacy laws as a plus.
    •  At least 2 years experience working specifically with SaaS or EdTech companies.
    •  At least 1 year of project management experience.

Key Characteristics

    •  Able to plan and strategize at a high level.
    •  Active contributor willing to dive deep into details and provide hands on support.
    •  Selfstarter and highly motivated.
    •  Resourceful with a proactive mindset.
    •  Effective multitasker, able to manage various tasks under pressure.
    •  Extremely detail oriented.
    •  Strong communication skills, adept at bridging the gap between legal and nonlegal stakeholders, especially within the SaaS and EdTech arenas.
    • Bonus: Passion for language learning / Speaks a second language.
Mango was founded to empower deeper human connections through language. We believe that language is an adventure; a journey to be embarked on by those of a bold and curious spirit, and a passion to connect more deeply with their global friends. Our award winning language learning system is powered by proven methodologies and world class learning content. Available on mobile, tablet, and web based platforms, our software is designed to establish retention and rapidly build conversation skills through smart, adaptive technology.
 
Mango Languages is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. We do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment on the basis of a person’s race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), national origin, age, height, weight, marital status, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other legally protected category. All employment decisions are made solely on the merit and capability of an individual applicant.